My friend has just recently discovered the joys of home renovation and every Sunday he can be seen at the DIY stores in search of something or the other. His latest project is installing a new bathroom floor and some decorative tiling in the dining room. He has opted for a travertine bathroom with travertine bathroom tiles and travertine brick mosaic in the dining room.
What are travertine tiles
Travertine is a natural stone, sometimes mistakenly said to be a form of limestone or marble. Although related to limestone, it actually has a unique composition. Travertine is basically formed from the accumulation of calcareous (calcium carbonate) deposits in areas where mineral rich, carbon dioxide saturated waters exist, such as natural artesian springs, hot springs and caves.
Travertine is a very porous stone. Its pits and rough texture are caused by air bubbles and organic matter that appeared over the aeons of time nature took to produce the stone. The variations in colour, from nearly white to red, come from the mixtures of minerals that found their way into the stone as it was being formed.
Naturally slip-resistant, travertine is an excellent choice for walkways, pool decks and other applications where water is present. You can choose from a variety of different tile shapes, each of which produces a distinct look when laid. Smaller "cobblestone" pavers are very popular right now and give you the feeling that you are walking down a laneway in Milan.
As anyone who has seen the exterior of a Roman cathedral can testify, travertine makes a marvellous building material. Rough-tumbled travertine tiles used as cladding accents can transform an ordinary wall into the exterior of a Tuscan villa. If you are thinking of using travertine on your interior walls, look into cross-cut "saturnia" travertine. Travertine cut across its natural grain structure like this has a distinctive appearance all its own.
In order to get the best effect of travertine brick tile natural travertine stone is cut into tiles before being tumbled to soften the surfaces and edges, producing a more rustic appearance. This travertine brick mosaic adds an element of contemporary design to any room.
If you wish to opt for travertine effect tiles instead of travertine brick tiles then you will find that travertine vinyl tiles are great. The latest in 3-D digital print technology allows for designers to capture the look of hand-carved stone. The apparent authenticity even extends to the variations among individual tile pieces, so you can create a travertine floor that looks like no other.
Beauty aside, luxury vinyl tiles are made for contemporary lifestyles. Kids, pets, and all the activity that a busy household can stir up are easily a match for luxury vinyl travertine tiles. Their durable surface can handle dropped plates, juice spills, and heavy foot traffic without staining or scratching. And while the luxury vinyl surface looks identical to natural stone, it actually feels warm and comfortable underfoot. Both travertine effect tiles and travertine brick tiles can make a room look stylish.
What are travertine tiles
Travertine is a natural stone, sometimes mistakenly said to be a form of limestone or marble. Although related to limestone, it actually has a unique composition. Travertine is basically formed from the accumulation of calcareous (calcium carbonate) deposits in areas where mineral rich, carbon dioxide saturated waters exist, such as natural artesian springs, hot springs and caves.
Travertine is a very porous stone. Its pits and rough texture are caused by air bubbles and organic matter that appeared over the aeons of time nature took to produce the stone. The variations in colour, from nearly white to red, come from the mixtures of minerals that found their way into the stone as it was being formed.
Naturally slip-resistant, travertine is an excellent choice for walkways, pool decks and other applications where water is present. You can choose from a variety of different tile shapes, each of which produces a distinct look when laid. Smaller "cobblestone" pavers are very popular right now and give you the feeling that you are walking down a laneway in Milan.
As anyone who has seen the exterior of a Roman cathedral can testify, travertine makes a marvellous building material. Rough-tumbled travertine tiles used as cladding accents can transform an ordinary wall into the exterior of a Tuscan villa. If you are thinking of using travertine on your interior walls, look into cross-cut "saturnia" travertine. Travertine cut across its natural grain structure like this has a distinctive appearance all its own.
In order to get the best effect of travertine brick tile natural travertine stone is cut into tiles before being tumbled to soften the surfaces and edges, producing a more rustic appearance. This travertine brick mosaic adds an element of contemporary design to any room.
If you wish to opt for travertine effect tiles instead of travertine brick tiles then you will find that travertine vinyl tiles are great. The latest in 3-D digital print technology allows for designers to capture the look of hand-carved stone. The apparent authenticity even extends to the variations among individual tile pieces, so you can create a travertine floor that looks like no other.
Beauty aside, luxury vinyl tiles are made for contemporary lifestyles. Kids, pets, and all the activity that a busy household can stir up are easily a match for luxury vinyl travertine tiles. Their durable surface can handle dropped plates, juice spills, and heavy foot traffic without staining or scratching. And while the luxury vinyl surface looks identical to natural stone, it actually feels warm and comfortable underfoot. Both travertine effect tiles and travertine brick tiles can make a room look stylish.