How to Fix Holes in Travertine

How to repair travertine holes quickly, easily, and safely using the Travertine Filler Kit from My Stone Care.
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[@BigPowerAL]

My experience with this product: Mix filler up - drywall mud consistency. Overfill hole in travertine. Let stand. Let it set up - about 10 to 15 minutes Take old credit card or clean putty knife and remove excess filler. Wipe off with damp sponge for clean up.

[@FreshlySnipes]

I needed this thank you! I just put travertine coping in around my pool and the little holes everywhere are sharp and will cut someone or their swimsuit. I will definitely use this

[@ZPrezton]

My marble installer also a friend as I’m in the construction industry taught me with non sanded grout. Basically the same technique. The bag of grout lasted 20 years

[@mattblandin7648]

This was very helpful and seems very simple. My only complaint is the audio is very hard to hear at points.

[@Mikey374]

It wasn’t so bad for me

[@Galactusz007]

My outdoor masonry Barbacue grill has a travertine table top...and I love the little honeycombs holes throughout. I love the rustic look. I just used a sealer, but no filler.

[@BigPowerAL]

Additionally, get light and dark colored filler to blend to your specific tile color!

[@YoungWorldChangers]

I think you are amazing. Thank you for your time and information. I really appreciate you.

[@avolley711]

Can you hone/polish after this fill is applied and dried?

[@grandpabear]

Thanks. Very Helpful. So do you seal it after it sets up or is it ready to polish or wax?

[@mystonecare1910]

Yes. Seal 72 hours after the repair has been made.

[@cyberlightbeing]

I guess this can be a used to repair crack lines in travertine too?

[@iryan9652]

Thank you so much for this video. It was extremely helpful!

[@lakesrun]

I agree!

[@LocalAutosOnline]

Can it be applied on a vertical tile (already installed)?

[@aheartofworship27]

Hello John, great video. Do you have a video on how to clean stone floors and the various products I can use? I heard castile oil is good. Thanks

[@mystonecare1910]

If you like the look, that’s fine. Please make sure you keep it sealed.

[@AnyHouseCleaning]

So interesting video. Thank you. I heard so many good things about Stone Pro. I heard that you offer classes?

[@andreayoder7862]

Can I also fill cracks in travertine too? If I am going to clean the entire floor and waterproof the floor, does this need to be done before or after filling?

[@AnyHouseCleaning]

I have a customer who has travertine in his back patio. The patio has a screen enclosed in front of lake so many wholes and the bad part is that it has green mildew for the weather. It is so sad that he had this problem. We pressure washing the whole back patio but seeing this video, I may suggest to fix those holes. It is a large area. Any Thoughts?

[@diegoacevedo6916]

Can you used this product for grout as well? I have a ceramic tile floor instaled yesterday with very litle space between the tiles . I was wondering if i can use this product to apply as grout insted?

[@jimluciano9448]

Are there different colors or is it all that color?

[@dogdefender6946]

Thank you for this!!

[@Alexkpz888]

This is great stuff! I have two “tiles” of travertine in 2 side tables. They have holes after use. I want to use this. The top isn’t unfinished like the tile you are filling, it’s shiny. Can I still use this filler?

[@janetmaree8582]

Question… I have a travertine sink that has severe corrosion in the basin. Will this product withstand constant water and wear and tear? I’ve read a few reviews that say it never fully cures and hardens.

[@AoP893]

Hi, What grit polishing pad would you start with to do a routine polish/re-seal on a travertine table top?

[@3CandiesInTX]

I am sorry for any stupid questions. I am trying to repair my travertine patio. I understand I can use this product to repair holes in the travertine tiles. How about regrouting? Can I use this product to fill my old grout? Thanks

[@mystonecare1910]

Christina Zaderenko Hi Christina. Your question is not stupid at all! The product isn’t suitable for grout replacement; you’ll need to purchase grout for the fix. Measure the width of your grout lines. If the width is 1/8 inch or less, purchase non-sanded grout for the repairs. If the grout line is greater than 1/8 inch, purchase sanded grout. Both sanded and non-sanded grouts are readily available at your home improvement stores.

[@mystonecare1910]

Hi Christina. Your question is not stupid at all! The product isn’t suitable for grout replacement; you’ll need to purchase grout for the fix. Measure the width of your grout lines. If the width is 1/8 inch or less, purchase non-sanded grout for the repairs. If the grout line is greater than 1/8 inch, purchase sanded grout. Both sanded and non-sanded grouts are readily available at your home improvement stores.

[@jenimah-clemes6137]

Can I mix regular acrylic paint to it to adjust the color to match my travertine floors that have many different light and dark shades? I'm just filling cracks.

[@preppygurlofc]

Do you have to use a sealer once completely dried?

[@christinepunter2571]

Hi

[@raymondsouthwood247]

GREAT VIDEO

[@annnugent2113]

What can I put on Travatine to cover some dark spots that look like dirt. It is in a very obvious spot. Ann

[@FixItWithMe]

What’s the reasoning for fixing holes on travertine besides for esthetics? Can u just leave it as is? Thanks

[@chriszebra7806]

Very dark. Need more light for better viewing.

[@cinder2994]

Thankyou for this video....fantastic! Would this product/process be suitable for use on travertine floor tiles in a shower recess? Thanks.

[@mystonecare1910]

Cinder Yes, it would. The fills should be sealed after they are fully cured with a high quality impregnator.

[@mystonecare1910]

Yes, it would. The fills should be sealed after they are fully cured with a high quality impregnator.

[@AnnaMattison]

I have a travertine farmer style sink that I would like to use your product on. It would be very difficult not to use my kitchen sink for 72 hours. Do you think it's feasible to do half at a time and shield it with plastic? Also would need to seal it afterwards right?

[@mystonecare1910]

Anna Mattison Hi Anna. I recommend you use a transparent knife grade polyester resin on the sink. You’ll need colorants in the following colors: buff, white, brown and ocre.

[@MaruyaSAg]

What sealer (not shiny, just a teeny bitty bit of sheen) do you recommend for travertine?

[@mystonecare1910]

Ner Bland Gloss on travertine is generally achieved by polishing, not by the use of a topical, film-forming sealer. While you can use a topical for gloss, topicals will add a new (and more difficult) set of periodic maintenance issues, i.e. periodic stripping and re-application. If you want to go that route, I recommend Lithofin Care Seal because it is easy to apply, non toxic, and can be removed without the use of high intensity strippers and mechanical equipment. Here’s the link: www.mystonecare.com/Lithofin-MN-Care-Seal-1-Liter-p/lith-mn-care-seal-1.htm

[@mystonecare1910]

Gloss on travertine is generally achieved by polishing, not by the use of a topical, film-forming sealer. While you can use a topical for gloss, topicals will add a new (and more difficult) set of periodic maintenance issues, i.e. periodic stripping and re-application. If you want to go that route, I recommend Lithofin Care Seal because it is easy to apply, non toxic, and can be removed without the use of high intensity strippers and mechanical equipment. Here’s the link: www.mystonecare.com/Lithofin-MN-Care-Seal-1-Liter-p/lith-mn-care-seal-1.htm

[@krisbutt1310]

HELP - our travertine has formed "patches" of rough area. It has spread substantially over the last year. Some patches are over 1 foot square. Is this a product we would skim on that large of a rough area. Not necessarily deep holes just rough and discolored?

[@randomrealestateinvestor1694]

Get it professionally honed and polished

[@amandarogers1919]

Aloha! I am bullnosing some Travertine which is very airy, so am getting a good deal of pocketing in my rounded edges. Would this be a good product to fill bullnose irregularities? Would I be able to put it on before polishing, then let it cure, then polish with this product in place, so I end up with a consistent finish? Thank you!

[@mystonecare1910]

Hi Amanda. I would use polyester resin on the voids prior to polishing.

[@GBNTGroup]

This isnt a How To video, its a commercial.

[@debbieg8260]

so its dry (cured) after one hour? what about using this on a sealed travertine tile? Not enough info in this video. I just fixed cracks and holes using an epoxy and hardener and it came out great and dried within minutes, but I am interested in this product. can this product be used to fix cracks? and do you have to use sealer afterwards? thanks for any help.

[@mystonecare1910]

debbie schneider No. It is not a polyester resin; full cure is 72 hours. If you’ve had such good luck with poly resins, you should continue to use them. This product is for people who have larger amounts of repairs to make (10x faster than resins), or those who don’t want to be exposed to the toxic chemicals and fumes from polyester resin (“epoxy”) products.

[@mystonecare1910]

debbie schneider No. It is not a polyester resin; full cure is 72 hours. If you’ve had such good luck with poly resins, you should continue to use them. This product is for people who have larger amounts of repairs to make (10x faster than resins), or those who don’t want to be exposed to the toxic chemicals and fumes from polyester resin (“epoxy”) products.

[@govindamparamanandam1]

how do I find the exact match to my tile color?

[@Digiphex]

It doesn't match my travertine at all, not even close. It would be good if it came in white and then had some color tubes with it.

[@rahool041]

Is this product available in India ? Where can i contact ?

[@jessechuy68]

Where do I buy this travertine filler?

[@marksehnert1792]

I have a more or less pyramid shaped hole about 3" x 3" by 1/3 in deep. I have been told that this is too large of a hole to use Traverfill and that I need to use Tenax. Do you agree?

[@mystonecare1910]

Mark Sehnert You can use Traverfill, but you will have to do it two or three times because the fill will shrink in a hole that size. Tenax will shrink less.

[@mystonecare1910]

Traverfill will shrink in a hole this size. However, will adhere to itself, so once it shrinks, you can cap it with another application.

[@MaruyaSAg]

Would this (the dried up filler in the hole) be like grout - i.e., would look dark when it gets wet and lightens up as it dries? Or would it be the same color whether dry or exposed to water?

[@mystonecare1910]

Ner Bland It will appear darker when wet and will lighten as it dries. Once fully dried, it will be the exact same color as the dry powder in the canister.

[@mystonecare1910]

It will appear darker when wet and will lighten as it dries. Once fully dried, it will be the exact same color as the dry powder in the canister.

[@user-fh2oo7gh8e]

​@@mystonecare1910 Thanks. That's what I wanted to know. So, once fully dried/cured, the filler doesn't darken even when water is splashed on it?

[@mystonecare1910]

m The fills should be sealed with a high quality impregnator (penetrating sealer) 72 hours after the repairs are made. That being said, water absorption of unsealed Traverfill is less than that of unsanded grout.

[@mystonecare1910]

The fills should be sealed with a high quality impregnator (penetrating sealer) 72 hours after the repairs are made. That being said, water absorption of unsealed Traverfill is less than that of unsanded grout.

[@wheatking7107]

Where do u buy the kit?

[@JuanJimenez-xm4cu]

whats the difference between using this vs sanded grout?

[@mystonecare1910]

The addition of a vinyl adhesive and actual calcium carbonate in the mix; increased durability.

[@diomedtmc2124]

This stuff always sinks😢

[@amirkazemi2517]

F travertine....what a stupid stone. Im constantly filling holes

[@RobertKimballartist]

I can hardly hear it.

[@773creyes]

How much sq ft you think one can cover an hour?

[@mystonecare1910]

773creyes Totally dependent on the number of holes. For comparison purposes, it is approximately 7:1 per hour vs epoxy (7 holes fixed with Traverfill for every 1 fixed with epoxy).

[@mystonecare1910]

773creyes Totally dependent on the number of holes. For comparison purposes, it is approximately 7:1 per hour vs epoxy (7 holes fixed with Traverfill for every 1 fixed with epoxy).

[@mr.andmr.damato1277]

I don's see how this is easier than just troweling in matching non-sanded grout and then wiping with a tile sponge. MUCH faster and MORE effective, especially when you are working on a large area. This demonstration is a total joke

[@ana-despinatudor4363]

Those holes don't need "fixing". They are part of the natural characteristics of travertine. If you don't like the holes, don't buy travertine. This whole procedure lessens the value of the piece. Do you want to have a natural piece or a cheap stone that clearly shows lack of appreciation of its natural qualities?

[@olegster7110]

That "travertine filler" is just non-sanded grout that's repackaged, renamed and over priced :)

[@mystonecare1910]

You are mistaken; I’ve forwarded your comment to Stone Pro for review. You should not make malicious comments about products of which you have absolutely no knowledge regarding how they’re manufactured or what they contain.

[@mystonecare1910]

You are mistaken; I’ve forwarded your comment to Stone Pro for review. You should not make malicious comments about products of which you have absolutely no knowledge regarding how they’re manufactured or what they contain.

[@richardhernandez9249]

Will big box store 8 dollar grout work the same to fill all the holes and just seal it after it drys properly?

[@mystonecare1910]

Hi Richard, Grout will work, but will not last nearly as long. Our product has both an adhesive and materials that are not found in standard grouts. If you’re going to use grout, remember these rules: For holes 1/8 inch and smaller, use non-sanded grout. For holes larger than 1/8 inch, use sanded grout. Non-sanded will not hold in holes larger than 1/8th inch. Also remember that sanded grout used to fill holes will ‘loose’ sand when cleaned or polished with a floor machine, scratching the stone as it rotates.