How to repair scratches on Travertine
Scratches on travertine can usually be repaired at home using fine polishing compound. For deeper damage you'll want a stone restoration pro.
What you'll need
- • Stone polishing powder or compound
- • Soft microfiber cloths
- • Distilled water spray
- • Felt or cotton buffing pad
Step-by-step
- 1Clean the area with pH-neutral stone cleaner.
- 2Sprinkle polishing powder directly on the damage.
- 3Mist with distilled water to form a paste.
- 4Buff in tight circles with a damp microfiber for 2–3 minutes.
- 5Wipe clean, inspect, and repeat if needed.
- 6Reseal the area after 24 hours.
Do not use
- Super glue — Yellows over time and won't accept polish.
- Hardware-store wood filler — Doesn't bond to stone and looks plastic.
- Acidic cleaners during repair — Etches the surrounding stone and ruins the patch blend.
When to call a pro
Damage covers more than a quarter, the chip is on a visible edge, or the stone is rare/expensive. Pros can color-match precisely and refinish the area invisibly.
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