Travertine table top etch stain removal This is a Travertine table top with an etch stain caused by a forgotten pumpkin after Halloween. The acids from the rotting veg left a stain that penetrated the stone and had to be polished to renew the surface. 1 View of etch stain is very visible from anywhere in the room. 2 Etch clearly showing in the sunlight. 3 Another view of stain 4 After my repair the stain is completely gone without a trace and the table sealed to enhance the colour and protect from future spills. 5 Close up of the repair area after the polishing process. see more repairs