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High-Traffic Flooring For Busy Spaces

The flooring is the foundation for the rest of the room. It needs to be fashionable, easy-to-clean, and durable, especially in high-traffic areas throughout the home. Whether you are laying new floors in a single room or updating the flooring throughout the home, choosing the right product is a crucial . . . Read more

Tumbled, Honed and Polished: Travertine Tile Finishes

Travertine tile is a go-to natural stone material used in stunning homes and stylish businesses all over the world. Its timeless beauty blends seamlessly into traditional and modern décor styles,  and its understated elegance adds rich depth to any room it graces. There’s more to travertine tile than you might . . . Read more

How to Polish Your Travertine Floor Tiles

Travertine tile is a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor flooring because of the wide variety of color options and variations you can achieve with this durable material. This ultra-strong flooring has a tendency to look dull over time. You don’t need to call in the professionals to restore . . . Read more

Travertine Tile: Versailles and French Pattern

When you’re trying to lay floors that will stand up to the test of time, travertine tile arranged in a Versailles pattern makes a classic choice. Travertine is a popular choice for floors both inside and outside the home because it provides a wide variation of color options and remains . . . Read more

The Friction and Slip Resistance of Travertine Tile

A common question asked by those interested in installing travertine is “how slippery is travertine tile?” This question is open to interpretation and opinion, and can be affected by a number of factors. There are some general rules that can be applied to how slippery different travertine finishes are in . . . Read more

Is Travertine Right For Me?

  Travertine stone has gained much respect in home decorating. It is a soft stone, similar to limestone, but because of its density, it is also considered a type of marble, suitable for many decorating and flooring options.  Its bucolic yet elegant look makes it ideal for neutral or traditional . . . Read more

Types and Grades of Travertine Tile

Before purchasing your travertine tile, it is important to become familiar with industry terms in order to choose the type and grade of tile most appropriate for your purposes. While there is no industry standard name for the grades of travertine, most establishments use the names listed below. The two . . . Read more

How is Travertine Tile Made?

Travertine is a natural stone, pulled from quarries in various locations all over the globe. Travertine deposits are commonly found in: Iran, Turkey, Mexico, Peru, and China. The tile will have a different appearance depending on the region it comes from, due to the different geological characteristics in those areas. . . . Read more