Uses of Travertine in Low Traffic Areas

Travertine is a type of limestone deposited by mineral springs specifically hot springs. Rock formations called stalactites mostly found in caves, primarily consist of travertine. Travertine often has a natural yet elegant appearance. This stone type only comes in neutral tones such as white, tan, brown, and cream.

Travertine imported into many countries for building and construction projects comes from quarries in Italy, Iran, Mexico, Turkey, and Peru, where this natural stone is quarried. Travertine is sometimes sold as marble, but marble is actually quite a different product than travertine. Even though they are both a type of limestone. They each have their own unique character that are suitable to different remodeling projects

Travertine Limestone

Travertine is a form of limestone that is forged in mineral hot springs all around the world. It is known for its consistent color, long streaks, and elegance. Travertine has a soft, elegant look is perfect for giving a relaxing vibe to any area. It is available in many different beautiful shades of beige, white cream, red and gold. With the proper maintenance travertine can last for a very long time, however, since it is porous and vulnerable to acidic liquids it will require proper sealing. Travertine is best suited for low traffic areas like bath surrounds, bathroom flooring, wash stations and showers. It can also look fantastic as a kitchen backsplash.

What Does Travertine Look Like?

Travertine is often visibly porous, giving it a more natural, textured look. However, when sanded down and sealed, travertine tiles are smooth and suitable for flooring or as shower tiles. This stone is relatively soft and absorbent, so it requires a few coats of sealant to prevent debris from penetrating the stone.

Travertine’s colors are typically warm and range from the lightest white or cream to beige, gold, brown, and even red. Slight color and pattern variations between tiles keep them from looking too uniform. This type of stone is also available in a variety of finishes, including polished, honed, brushed, saw cut, and tumbled.

What are the Best Uses of Travertine?

Most commonly, travertine is used indoors for bathroom flooring, but they can also be used in kitchens, outdoor spaces, and to decorate walls, ceilings, and countertops. Before being polished and honed, the tile provides a high friction surface suitable for use outside to prevent slipping. For this reason, you often see travertine tiles and pavers installed by pools, but they’re somewhat rough on bare feet if they’re not sanded some. Once honed, travertine is very easy to clean by just wiping with a damp cloth. The only other care the tiles need is a yearly sealant application. This helps your tiles resist wear and tear, allowing them to last for many years.

Travertine in Low Traffic Areas

Generally Speaking, travertine is perfect for low traffic areas in the home. Travertine is an ideal natural stone material for bathroom vanity tops, bath surroundings, flooring, and backsplashes. You can use Travertine as a countertop however you must be very careful. Travertine countertops are susceptible to damage from harsh spills that will leave permanent staining.

Travertine or Other Types of Natural Stone

If someone asks me whether they should use travertine or other types of natural stone, I ask about how they will use the material and tell them how they differ to give them a good idea of what to expect when making a decision to use travertine or other types of natural stone.

There are many advantages to travertine. It is lower costs in comparison to other types of natural stone such as marble, granite and onyx. It has a uniquely textural and aesthetic difference that could appeal to more modern design tastes. Travertine is also a much greener alternative to marble and even porcelain. On the other hand, travertine is a lot more fragile than other types of natural stone because of its texture.

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