Jessica Ogg I work for The Tile Shop, which sells this particular stone-any natural stone has to be sealed. Think how you would seal your wood deck or floors to protect it from the elements. The sealers sold at the Tile Shop are designed to last 15 years!

Rebecca Zuurhoud You should be aware that anything that is acid based will penetrate most sealers and stain the stone. If you have pets that get sick or have accidents you will have an issue.

Jessica Ogg They make several cleaners which are designed for natural stone, we sell ones for travertine here at the store. Simply Clean will work as well. We have natural stone floors all over the store which I clean on a regular basis with out any issues. As long as stone is sealed, you wont have any problems! :)

jaddou87 thank you

Toni Sabatino Hi All,
I am a stone tile lover and while it is true that stone will etch and stain from acid based liquids, it is so beautiful. Floors like the natural gold travertine attached will perform well when sealed. I recommend steam cleaning and re-sealing every five years or so for heavily used kitchens and common spaces. The light travertine floor in the hallway photo has done well for a family with 2 small dogs, but has required some maintenance. Deeper floors with lots of shading , like the one you chose, will really not show stains too easily and generally real stone just gathers character with age.

celestecarinthia this does look nice but we have gone for porcelain tiles made to look like real stone, so low maintenance but still look good.

Through the Woods Fine Wood Floors, Inc. It's not surprising, but I love wood floors in kitchens. They provide warmth and comfort, both physically and visually. Cork is also a terrific choice and is avalable in a wide range of colors.