Travertine Tiles

Travertine is a versatile product because of its various finishes such as polished, honed, brushed and tumbled. Travertine is classified as a sedimentary stone and is a form of limestone

Travertine is one of the most commonly used natural stones in homes today and famous among architects. The main differences between travertine and other stones are their appearance and their hardness. Its beauty and durability make travertine tiles perfect for floors and walls inside the home. With its soft texture and soft colours, Travertine provides a sophisticated look to your home designs. Travertine is a versatile product because of its various finishes such as polished, honed, brushed and tumbled. Travertine is classified as a sedimentary stone and is a form of limestone.

1. Polished finish Travertine Tiles

Create a glance of luxury with the high shine from polished travertine. Polished travertine is smoothed and glossed over to urge a shiny reflective surface.

2. Honed finish Travertine Tiles

Honed finishes provide a smooth yet matte finish with no shine. Honed travertine can either be filled or unfilled. A honed look and texture is achieved by grinding and buffing one side of the unfinished stone.

3. Brushed finish Travertine Tiles

Utilize the natural look of travertine with a brushed finish. This textured finish features an unfilled exterior and provides a country yet sophisticated look. This look is obtained by brushing the surface of the stone with a brush or wire wheel until the well-liked texture is achieved.

4. Tumbled finish Travertine Tiles

The tumbled travertine pieces of stone are cut-sized and placed in a rubber-coated or plastic barrel with an abrasive grit and water. Sometimes a little amount of acid is mixed in. The tub/barrel is turned over once again, allowing the stones to rub against one another. The sides of the travertine are softened and worn down. This feature provides a way more natural look.