Travertine: The New Face of Tiles

Posted by Eric Barthelemy on March 17th, 2018

Travertine is among the most well-known types of natural stone used for flooring. This type of limestone is formed when minerals get dissolved in groundwater and are then moved by springs to the surface. Travertine is available in various earth tones, like tan, beige, rust, and brown.

The appeal and beauty of travertine can be hard to match. This material has been used in design and architecture since the ancient times. Monuments, temples, steps, and amphitheaters have been built with travertine. The stone offers a classic yet unique appearance with its light shades of gold, gray, tan, and rusty red tones. Travertine can also be found in various finishes. They can be filled or unfilled, and may come in a polished, honed, tumbled, and brushed finish. The polished finish offers a smooth and flat texture that is resistant to stain, but is a little slippery. The honed finish is perhaps the most commonly chosen option for floors since it is polished but not glossed. Tumbled and brushed finishes both give travertine a textured surface that doesn’t reflect light. Honed, tumbled, and brushed travertine tiles are best sealed in order to avoid stains.

Travertine is a versatile material that can be used in different applications, such as flooring, countertops, sink basins, and others. This makes it easy to design a particular space with continuity and cohesion. Travertine needs to be maintained a bit more than other flooring types, but with the right cleaning products, maintenance is no problem. Another good thing about travertine is that it is durable and it can withstand heavy foot traffic. The hardness rating of travertine is comparable to marble, but it can survive extreme changes in temperature (unlike other types of stone).

If you have a limited budget but still want your home to look classy and elegant, travertine is a great choice. Travertine is an option for luxury flooring, but it is often more affordable than granite or marble. The key to getting the most out of your travertine tiles is to buy them from a reputable seller. Choose retailers that source their products from the best quarries in order to ensure quality.

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, Marble Patios 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.