Wonders of Travertine in Home Construction

Posted by Eric Barthelemy on March 8th, 2016

Travertine is a natural stone that has become popular as a material for home construction in the US due to its versatility, long-term value, and elegance. Travertine tiles provide an exceptional quality that is unmatched by other commonly used types of flooring like wood and ceramic tiles. They come in different types of designs, colors, patterns, and styles to suit your interior design goals. The tiles can dramatically transform your home into a more elegant and appealing space. Likewise, travertine tiles can increase your property's value and keep it looking elegant for the long haul.

The bold and dramatic patterns of each tile allow you to create a one-of-a-kind look for your home. Travertine is porous and naturally veiny stone. Go for a polished finish if you want to achieve sophistication and a touch of luxury for any application. Polished travertine tiles can be installed either vertically or horizontally, making them suitable for almost all projects, including walls, stairs, and showers.

In a raw state, travertine has a rough texture and pits, but it can be filled and then honed to achieve a smooth texture. This process results in a filled and honed finish, which offers a smooth and satin matte look. Filled and honed travertine tiles can be perfect for different applications like your showers, living rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, walls, and floors, especially if you want to achieve a subdued, elegant look.

Travertine tiles can also be finished with chiseled edges and a honed surface after fabrication, but without filling the indentations that naturally occur in the stone. This results in a brushed and chiseled finish, which brings out travertine's natural charm while providing a look of pristine and aged beauty. The edgy dimension of the finish provides an elegant and dramatic angle to any application—whether for a contemporary-style or a traditional-looking room.

For applications that require a higher amount of friction, travertine tiles come in a tumbled finish, too. Tumbled travertine tiles maintain the natural look of the stone with its unfilled surface. They come as pavers as well, so you can use them for outdoor applications like driveways, pool decks, and patios. The great thing about tumbled travertine tiles and pavers is that they can provide a touch of nature's beauty into an outdoor space, making it look effortlessly chic.

About the Company:

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 Tile, Travertine Pavers and marble Tiles, 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.