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.
How to clean travertine. Tumbled travertine stones have a rough surface texture, making this finish the most forgiving. Polished and honed travertine are more likely to suffer irreversible damage if not properly cared for. Scratches and chemical damage to the surface of your travertine will need to be polished out by natural stone professional.