We were called by a client in Clophill to renovate a Travertine patio and composite decking. The client explained that the garden had been professionally designed and built however fifteen years had passed since then and it was now looking very weathered and was overdue a deep clean.
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The patio itself was laid with rustic unfilled travertine and the holes had become ingrained with detritus and the stone had become a dull grey colour with algae and blackspot staining.
Another part of the garden was laid with a non-slip composite decking in an Oak style. These modern deck boards are very low maintenance compared to wood and last a very long time however the non-slip surface does trap dirt. Although its not something we usually deal with I was confident I could use a similar technique to clean it.
I worked out a price for deep cleaning both areas and sealing the Travertine to protect it from ingrained dirt going forward. Happy with my quote a date was agreed for the work to start which was weather dependent.
Deep Cleaning a Travertine Patio and Non-Slip Decking
Working outside does have advantages in that there is a lot less preparation to do to protect other surfaces so it wasn’t long before we got to work with the application of Tile Doctor’s Patio and Driveway Cleaner.
This product was allowed to dwell and soak into the stone for a while before being agitated with fine carbide brushes fitted to a rotary machine. The brushes can struggle to reach into the recesses of the grout lines so these were given a good scrub by hand with a stiff brush and more patio cleaner.
Once done the soiled cleaning solution was extracted using a high-powered no mess van mounted machine that deploys water at high pressure through a wand and then simultaneously extracts the dirty water back into a separate tank. This system was an expensive investment however it makes quick work on projects like this.
Once the Travertine tile and grout was clean a floor fan was deployed onto the stone to speed up drying. Whilst that was happening the same process was applied to the none slip decking which came up like new.
Sealing a Travertine Patio
The weather stayed warm and the patio dried off nicely for my return the next day when I returned to seal the Travertine. I used Tile Doctor Ultra-Seal for this, it’s a no-sheen, natural look impregnator that penetrates the stone occupying the pores and preventing dirt from residing there going forward. The sealer provides maximum stain protection and will ensure any contaminates remain on the surface where they can be easily cleaned away.
I think you will agree the patio has been transformed by the renovation and now looks so much more inviting. Certainly, my client was so happy with the results that when we finished the sealing, they presented us with a lovely bottle of red wine.
Source: Travertine Tile Cleaning and Restoration Products and Services in Clophill Bedfordshire