Travertine tile is a natural stone used for floors or walls for your home or business. It has warmth, character, and a natural variation that makes your home stand out and be recognized. There are also different applications such as, patios, pool decks, porches, and any other floor or wall application that porcelain tile can be used.
The standard way to install your new floor is with zero grout line and with a mud set installation. A mud set installation is accomplished when a bed of cement is placed on the sub floor and then the travertine tile is placed on top. This provides a perfectly level surface for the tile to sit on, therefore a zero grout line can be used. If the sub floor is not level then a grout joint must be used. The only obstacle is that it raises the level of the floor about 1 to 1 1/2 inches, this can be an issue with some doors and cabinets. If it is a new construction make sure that it is built with those height requirements in mind and things will go smooth.
Standard travertine is honed and filled, this means that if there are any gaps in the stone, they are filled with a cement like material and then the tile is buffed to a smooth finish. These tiles come in a variety of sizes and colors. Sizes range from 4 inch tiles to 24 inch tiles. Colors range from light to noce. Light and dark travertine have the least amount of variation of all the tiles. Medium travertine has the greatest amount of variation from tile to tile, ranging in color from light to dark. There are other colors and variations of stone besides beige and brown, such as silver, gold, and walnut.
Travertine tile is the most versatile of all the stones and will provide you with years of durability and natural beauty.