How To Stain Travertine Tile: Step By Step Process Of Staining Travertine Tile Floor


Step By Step Process Of Staining Travertine Tile Floor

A travertine floor is a kind of floor that produces a rustic accent to the interior of the home. One of the best ways when it comes to enhancing the color of the stone is to stain it. Travertine is one of the most popular design choice for professionals as well as do-it-yourself designers. If, for any reason, you do not like the color of the travertine in your living spaces, then you can easily change it up. The surface of the travertine floor is porous, which in turn help soak up the stains as well as pigments very well.

Things You Will Need

  • Wood Stain
  • Travertine Cleaner
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Dry Cloth
  • Sponges
  • Travertine Sealer
  • Paint Rollers
  • Painters Tape

Step 1: Prepare The Travertine Floor

First of all, clean the travertine with the help of a vacuum cleaner in order to get rid of every piece of debris stuck inside its pores if it is unfilled. It is important to go through all the sections of the floor. Find a good stone cleaner, buy sufficient amount of supplies and apply it on the floor. Use the cleaner as instructed before wiping the floor dry.

Step 2: Test On An Inconspicuous Area

Testing is very important, so make sure not to skip this step. Finding the right staining color is not an easy task, so it is important not to stain the floor all at once. Track down a section of the travertine in an unnoticeable area for testing. Apply the stain in a circular motion with the help of a sponge. Wait for a few hours for the stain to dry. Check the resulting color to find out whether it is too light, too dark, or just right. If it is too light, spread a second coat of stain. For a dark color, use less stain cover during actual application. Do this by spreading the stain thinly but sufficient enough to cover the tiles.

Step 3: Apply The Stain

Now, protect all the surfaces in contact with the floor, like walls, stair risers & door, using painter’s tape. Put on protective mask, gloves, safety glasses, as well as old clothing. Plan where to begin the staining process but make sure to have a well-planned exit point in order to avoid stepping on the wet stain after application. Keep all the windows and the door open in order to get proper ventilation. Apply a good amount of the stain onto a staining sponge before applying it in a circular manner on the starting point. Keep going in this manner, moving from tile to tile as long as the entire floor is covered with the stain. Allow the compound to dry for a few hours. If you are living in a cold region, permit the stain to dry overnight. If the stain needs another coat, spread a second coat and let it dry completely. Check whether the stain is enough or not. You can apply a color enhancer as an option if you want to boost the effect of the stain.

Step 4: Seal The Floor

For maximum protection of the floor as well as the coats of stain, you need to seal the stone using a natural stone sealer. Read & go through the instructions carefully in order to get the job done correctly. This generally consists of dampening the floor by spraying a bit of water onto the surfaces in order to get them damp. Allow the water to seep through a bit, position the sealer in a paint roller pan, and with the help of a paint roller, apply the sealer on the entire floor surface. Allow the sealer to dry for at least in between 48 to 72 hours.
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