Travertine
Travertine is a kind of limestone created naturally in its unique environment. Travertine is formed by accumulated mineral deposits from natural springs wherein other minerals mix with the calcite produced, creating unique swirls and movement that give the stone a distinct character.
Advantages of using Travertine Tile Flooring
Travertine Tiles are Versatile
Travertine stone is a true thing of beauty, especially when processed. It has 4 types of finishes you can choose to use in your homes, offices, and buildings.
- Tumbled – travertine stone with the high-textured finish and soft edges;
- Brushed – high-textured finish with a sophisticated appearance;
- Polished – travertine with a smooth and mirror-like finish; and
- Honed – travertine with a smooth matte finish
Travertine is a natural stone that comes in warm, Mediterranean earthy shades.
Travertine Tiles are Elegant
Travertine is a stone used by even the famed Michaelangelo and Bernini thanks to its beauty. It is a timeless and classic flooring option that would make your floors stand out. From smooth to mirror-like to highly-textured finishes, with travertine, you will never run out of options.
Travertine Tiles are Durable
Choosing travertine as our tile flooring is one of the best investments you can make as it is one of the most stable there is. According to the Mohs Scale of Relative Mineral Hardness, travertine is on the scale between 4 and 5, ranking just a little lower than granite and quartzite. With this, travertine flooring material will endure even the stand he hustles and bustle even on the busiest of days. Daily impacts such as a dropped vase or plate will not cause it any damage. Not only is it sturdy but it also is resistant to changes in temperature but also is resistant to stains.
Interested in trying it out? Go ahead ad see for yourself.