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Try Travertine Floor Tile for Rustic Charm

Travertine floor tile pattern comes from unique veining characteristics and from gradations, swirls and shifts in the density and tone of the inherent color.

It's typically less dramatic than marble, but it can be equally captivating... and of course it is perfect for that old-world Tuscan design theme.

travertine floor tile

Pits and pores also developed from the bubbling hot springs deep in the earth near where travertine was formed . . . enhance its rustic charm.

Surface finish options for your travertine counter top and floor tile are numerous. The most popular finish for countertop slabs is honed, which is a "matte" or non-shiny surface.

Travertine is typically not recommended for kitchen counter tops due to it's sensitivity to acidic foods and it's porosity (when honed) and susceptibility to staining with heavy use.

travertine color

When polished travertine tile is not very absorbent, however, it will etch very easily upon contact with acidic foods (coffee, alcohol, fruit juice, salad dressing, etc.) and alkaline cleaning products leaving dull spots and "glass rings" that require re-polishing.

Travertine floor tile however, can be tumbled, brushed, undulated, hammered, pillowed, polished or chisel-edged . . . and the pits and pores can and should be filled in otherwise they will simply collect dirt.

Tile Sizes for travertine flooring range from miniture mosaics up to 36-inch squares . . . which makes this stone a great choice for creating simple or intricate backsplashes . . . along with floors, tub decks, showers, walls and fireplace hearths.

Like Marble, travertine floor tile and counter tops must be treated with care.

Treatment with an impregnating sealer will protect it from stains and a honed finish will keep you from fretting about dull spots from etching the polish.

A honed surface will still etch, but it is not nearly as noticeable as on polished travertine.

Also, routinely using coasters and cutting boards will keep your travertine looking fabulous for years to come. For more in-depth information go to cleaning travertine.

One thing to note with travertine (and really all natural stone) is that they . . . age beautifully. Fears you may have about accidentally ruining your stone are really unnecessary.

Certainly, performing proper care and maintenance is prudent, but unlike almost every other building material in your home . . . stone will not decay. Witness the Roman Colosseum . . .

Rather it's natural beauty and patina is only enhanced through years of use. And if you do have a catastrophic stain . . . it's good to know that it can be repaired in almost every case.

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Travertine Floor Tile Questions & Answers

Learn even more! Click on the links below to see questions submitted by other visitors with complete answers and great info.

Stripping & Re-Sealing Travertine Floor  starstarstarstarstar
QUESTION: After using a stripper much elbow grease and scrubbing to remove the sealer from my giallo smooth travertine floor, there is a dusty film on ...

Sealing Travertine Floor  starstarstarstarstar
QUESTION: I installed a brand new travertine floor. I've heard that you must have it buffed and sealed.

Do professionals have to come in and do this ...

Filling Holes in Travertine Floor  starstarstarstarstar
QUESTION: I have travertine floor tile in my guest bathroom as well as the tub surround and separate shower.

It has been installed for 5 years and ...

New Travertine Floors Dusty and Gritty  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I installed travertine flooring in my house - about 1800 sq ft. I did not apply a sealer yet. My issue is the floors never feel clean - they ...

Honing Lippage on Travertine Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I had Travertine floor tile installed and the tiles were not level. There were 1/16th to 1/8th inch edges in some areas.

The installer ...

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