Travertine Tile
October 2, 2014
Travertine is an very durable and one of the world’s most recognizable materials, The Colosseum in Rome is made almost entirely of travertine. travertine is also very resilient and will retain its color even when constantly exposed to weather changes.
Travertine pavers are perfect for use in areas that need that perfect look. Travertine comes in dozens of patterns that usually fit your exact decorative design needs. There are many exciting patterns to choose like, herringbone, star, diamond-cut, French, mosaic, fish, basket weave, rattan, and a host of colors. Ivory, walnut, beige, gold, yellow, red, and peach. Meanwhile, the different finishes that you can pick include antique, honed, and tumbled.
Travertine can stain when honed or tumbled, but polished travertine is nearly stain-proof and usually doesn’t need sealing.
Sealing is to guard against staining.