Because most immigrants were poor when they arrived, they often lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where rents for the crowded apartment buildings, called tenements, were low. The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is in a building that used to be a tenement and it tells the story of immigrants in the City.
Change to a 115-grit diamond resin attachment and repeat the procedure as stated in Step 2. This attachment is less harsh than the 400-grit resin bond and will produce a smoother finish. Remember to constantly add water to the surface as you sand the travertine tile.
Tips. 1  Wipe your shoes on a floor mat before entering a room with travertine stone. 2  Clean up spills immediately to prevent etching or stains on your travertine stone. 3  Use coasters when placing drinks on travertine countertops. Clean up spills immediately to prevent etching or stains on your travertine stone. 2  Blot, rinse and dry the stone with soft cloths to avoid scratching marks into the surface. 3  Use coasters when placing drinks on travertine countertops.