Travertine tile for bathrooms and beyond
A lot of homeowners have started to like the natural stone and they are using it for many applications. Natural stone can be used for flooring in bathrooms, along with other applications such as wall mosaics, vanity tops, and tub surrounds. Many homeowners are choosing it for its elegant character and its beautiful range of color variations, venations, and patterns.
Is travertine suitable for bathrooms?
Travertine is a porous type of natural stone, which leads people to believe that it’s impractical for areas where water is almost always present. Travertine can indeed be used in bathrooms. If the installation is done properly, you will find that travertine is one of the most suitable stones for bathrooms.
The right travertine for your bathroom
The best travertine tile finishes for bathrooms are either hone-finished or tumble-finished. Hone-finished travertine has a matte finish that softens the stone’s appearance while tumble-finished travertine has an antiqued appearance that enhances the stone’s natural colors. These two finishes are able to withstand spills most likely to occur in bathrooms from makeup and other products.
Seal that travertine tile
To use travertine in the shower and other high moisture areas, you have to properly seal it with a suitable sealer. This will prevent the travertine from absorbing water and make it is easier to clean and maintain. Finding an experienced installer for your project is the key to a successful installation.
Travertine has also been used in bathroom fixtures such as sinks and bath tubs. You could do your whole bathroom in travertine.
Why travertine?
Travertine tile is an excellent choice for bathrooms because of its beauty and simple maintenance. Travertine is easy to clean and hardly shows water spots and soap scum. A squeegee works well enough to remove these stubborn stains.
Because there are a great many colors and patterns of travertine tile, your bathroom design options are endless.
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