Go Natural with Travertine
If you want to give your home a natural feel and look why not choose travertine.
Travertine, which has been used for paving since ancient times in Italy, Greece and Turkey, has its own unmistakable character. This natural stone is unique and has a warm, aged appearance that makes it the ideal choice for beautiful and distinctive wall tiles and floor tiles.
Travertine is a high quality natural stone that is honed and tumbled to create an attractive smooth surface with characteristic indentations. Marble and granite can be cold and harsh, whereas travertine is exactly the opposite: creating a warm welcome and feel in any room in a home.
Travertine is known for creating a rustic, casual feel which is perfect for use in a kitchen but also works just as well in a variety of rooms, including a more formal living room or other room in the home. It can be used in multiple areas of a home and can help rooms flow together and can give the illusion of a more spacious home.
If you are considering using travertine in your home there are a number of things you should consider when comparing it to granite and marble. Travertine is limited in the shades and colours it offers: it is mostly found in browns, beiges and golds.
You should always seal travertine. Even though it is extremely porous if it is sealed properly with the correct sealants it can even be used for bathroom floors. Travertine can look stunning in a bathroom and will give you a warm, luxurious feel. You can install travertine yourself, with tiles coming in a wide range of sizes. Make sure that you apply the right sealer to match the travertine tiles you choose.
