If your travertine sealer is streaky or scratched, removal can improve the look of the travertine. It is also necessary to remove the sealer if you wish to attempt to re-coat the tiles. Although removal is not difficult, it can be a time-consuming process. Depending on the type of sealer and how many coatings were applied, it may take several attempts to fully remove.
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Things You'll Need
Stone Cleaning Product
Mop
Soft Cloth
Scrubbing Brush
Acetone
Step 1
Pour a small amount of acetone directly onto the travertine. If removing sealer from a large surface area, such as a floor, start in the back of the room, breaking the room up into small parts.
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Step 2
Scrub the travertine tile with a scrubbing brush, to work the acetone into the tile and loosen the sealer.
Step 3
Dampen a soft cloth. Wipe away the acetone and sealer residue. Repeat the process as needed, until all of the sealer is removed.
Step 4
Clean the travertine tile once the sealer is removed from the entire surface. Spray a stone cleaning product on the travertine and mop or wipe clean.