Get to Know Your Flooring Series: Travertine

When it comes to flooring your home, you have many options. Between, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and stone options, it can be difficult to decide on what fits your attitude and lifestyle. One interesting option that is gaining in popularity is travertine tiles.

Travertine is a kind of limestone. It comes in a variety of colors, from light grey to deep coral red, so it is easy to find a shade that matches your existing color palette. It also comes in a variety of patterns and finishes, depending on how it is cut and smoothed. So whether you like smooth and simple, or rustic and pocked, travertine will suit your needs.

As a porous stone, travertine will need to be sealed before being used as flooring, especially in damp areas like kitchens or bathrooms. However, since it is porous, it also lighter and easier to cut than other stone or ceramic options. This makes travertine ideal for rooms with odd corners that may require irregular cuts to fit the floor into.
Travertine is not as durable as some stone, so consider that you may need to buff out some scratches or replace a whole tile every now and then. However, its light weight and wide availability of colors ensures you will be able to replace them easily with tiles that match exactly.

It doesn’t matter if your style is trendy and chic or traditional and rustic, travertine comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and finishes that can form the foundation of any room’s design. It costs a bit more than some other options, but it is an investment in the continued beauty and function of your home.

This post was written by Thais Sousa. Follow Thais on Google.