Natural Stone Travertine

Natural stone travertine brings warmth and timeless beauty to kitchen and bathroom interiors, patios or walkways. This versatile form of limestone can be cut to any size, from large slabs to small tiles. When left in its natural state, travertine has a softly textured surface that lends itself to bathroom or kitchen floors, where water tends to gather and skid resistance is a concern.

Features of Natural Stone Travertine

Travertine forms naturally in geothermal springs or limestone caves. Softer than granite, travertine is also slightly porous, which gives the stone its unique texture. For centuries, travertine has been prized for its beauty and versatility by architects in Rome and Paris. The Romans integrated this classic stone into bathing facilities, temples, public monuments and theaters. Today, builders continue to incorporate travertine in cities from Los Angeles to Berlin.

When you examine a travertine tile or paver, you may notice tiny holes or furrows in the surface. These features are a result of the natural formation of the stone, which occurs through the accumulation of solid minerals in hot spring waters. Because travertine is softer and more porous than other flooring or paving stones, home owners or contractors must take care when installing this natural material. The relatively soft surface of travertine can be scratched or scuffed if handled too aggressively.

Today, much of the natural stone travertine used in homes in the US is imported from Turkey, Italy, Mexico and Peru. Stoneline Group, LLC imports travertine from its parent quarries in Turkey and ships this versatile stone throughout the world. With its inviting, earthy colors and honed or textured surfaces, travertine is a natural choice for interior or exterior tiling or paving.

Colors and Finishes

Available in rich shades of cream, white, gold, gray and brown, travertine tiles from Stoneline Group, LLC bring a warm hue and soft texture to your interior decor. Although travertine can’t achieve the high gloss of granite, many home and business owners appreciate the gentle glow of filled travertine tiles. The tiny holes and troughs in natural stone travertine can be left unfilled to provide a slightly rugged surface, or filled and honed to achieve a higher gleam.

The type of finish you choose depends on the use of the stone and the texture that best fits the function and style of your design. Unfilled gray or brown travertine lends a rustic yet elegant look to a patio or walkway. Filled travertine brings a lustrous shine to a master bathroom, but unfilled travertine may be safer underfoot in a high-traffic family bathroom. Use travertine to enhance kitchen or bathroom walls, floors or backsplashes. In a foyer, formal living room or private study, consider honed, marbled travertine as an elegant tiling material for floors or fireplaces.

Travertine brings the classic beauty of a stone prized for centuries to any home or business. To find high-quality natural stone travertine in a spectrum of rich colors and appealing textures, contact www.stonelinegroup.com. Stoneline Group, LLC has provided high-quality natural stone at competitive prices for over 30 years.