Home Improvement Guide 101

The use of stone is a great way to create a naturally beautiful home. Although there are many different stones that people use as tile, travertine tiles are one such great option. There are many wonderful things about travertine and also some facts to keep in mind for maintenance.

Many don’t know what makes travertine different than other stones. This type of stone is what forms stalactites and stalagmites in limestone caves. Modern day technology can create travertine from heating supersaturated alkaline waters. Because of how the stone is formed, it creates pitted holes in its surface. Depending on the type of travertine finish you choose, these holes are either filled or left unfilled. An example of unfilled tile is tumbled travertine tile. This tile is tumbled to round and smooth the edges while the surface is left unfilled, which creates a more rustic look. Travertine tile is most commonly used in patios, garden paths, framing of a fireplace, bathroom showers, and in kitchens. The use of a travertine mosaic tile as a bathroom backsplash or kitchen backsplash is very common and creates a beautiful look. Mosaic tiles are the smaller ones that are great to use as a border to provide a contrast to the larger travertine wall tiles or floor tiles.

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Travertine tile is a popular choice in many household projects including bathrooms, flooring, and kitchen tiling projects. Travertine comes in a variety of finishes that enable the customer to pick the best finish for them.

• Tumbled travertine: This type of travertine has a variety of sizes and colors which makes it versatile for a variety of projects.
• Chiseled and brushed travertine: this tile has a very classic look that provides a perfect solution for travertine tile flooring. Its rough edges and brownish tinge provide a versatile look.
• Honed and filled travertine: this type of travertine is ideal for bathroom as well as kitchen. This type of tile has a smooth satin finish where most of the holes are filled during the processing of the stone and therefore requires little maintenance.

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