Travertine Floors: Natural Stone Flooring for Your Property

Posted by Eric Barthelemy on December 8th, 2015

Natural stone flooring is a great investment for you property, especially if you want your floors to last for generations. Travertine is one of the best options when it comes to natural stone tiles. Stones have been widely used for centuries worldwide, and many structures that were built with it are still standing today. Travertine has always remained a preferred material for flooring, as it adds an opulence and class to your property.  

Fine texture and availability in bright shades of white, cream and grey increases the demand for Travertine. Such neutral shades broadens the scope of using these tiles for flooring. For they suit all styles adequately, thus installing these indoors can redefine any interior.  

However, it is important to purchase travertine from a reputable supplier to make sure that you are getting high-quality natural stone flooring for your property. Some suppliers can provide free samples of the tiles, so you know exactly what you are getting.

Travertine flooring elements come in different forms to best fit in all the locations of your property.  Travertine tile come in various textures including honed and filled, brushed and chiseled and many more based on the surface you may prefer. Making it versatile and efficient to be used in grand hotels, monuments and also other indoor and outdoor areas. Since travertine tiles and pavers are also durable they are used in driveways, and pool decks.

Honed and filled travertine tiles provide a luxurious smoothed surface without the glossy appearance. The surface is not as matte as tumbled travertine paver, but not as shiny and smooth as polished travertine. Hence, this option is great for rooms where you want to have the elegance and beauty of natural stone, but with a smooth surface. Polished travertine tiles are perfect if you want to add a sense of grandeur to the indoors. These tiles have a timeless beauty and also renders an extremely smooth surface, which is buffed until a high, shiny gloss is achieved.

Brushed and chiseled travertine tiles will add a dramatic flair to your floor. Their rustic features can make your flooring an attraction by itself. Brushed and chiseled travertine is perfect if you are aiming for an old world look, or they can be used to accent or break the monotony of a contemporary space. These tiles are honed after being fabricated, but the slight indentations remain unfilled. This way, brushed and chiseled travertine tiles retain the characteristics of natural stone, while providing a uniform finish. The chiseled edges add a more dramatic transition from one tile to another.

Tumbled travertine tiles feature a velvety surface with tiny natural features that add character to the stone. The indentations form due to CO2 bubbles, which were trapped in travertine while it is being formed. Tumbling removes loose pieces and sharp edges from the stone to make the surface slightly matte, while ensuring enough grip and friction for safety.

About the Company:
www.stone-mart.com Stone-Mart is a direct importer of Premium Quality Travertine and Marble with locations throughout Florida, including Tampa, ST. Petersburg, and Fort Myers with Naples and Sarasota opening soon. Stone-Mart has the largest on hand inventory of premium quality travertine and marble Tiles, Pavers, Pool Copings, and Mosaics in the United States with factory direct pricing. Their highly trained Natural Stone Specialists are ready to assist you in choosing the ideal marble or Travertine for your project, and have strong logistic partners to ensure the most cost effective options for delivery to your Business, Jobsite or Home.