By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-11-16 11:11:14 | Word Count: 664
Travertine is a natural limestone that’s deposited primarily in hot springs. It’s created as minerals are deposited when hot water bubbles to the surface. It is made highly porous as gasses slowly escape during its formation. As a result of this process, it comes in a variety of colors that are all highly unique. Using this natural stone is becoming more and more popular, and can bring an added elegance to any home.
Travertine floor tiles are durable and could last forever with proper care. Natural stone is porous, and travertine is no exception. A proper seal should be established upon installation to avoid ruining a beautiful investment, especially when it comes to floor tiles. High traffic areas are easily susceptible to dirt, moisture and harsh chemicals. Things like citric acid and high heat can damage an unsealed travertine floor easily. It should only be cleaned with cleaners meant for natural stone, and nothing that contains vinegar or citric acid of any kind. A travertine tile floor can even be damaged by standing water if it’s not sealed well. So, anyone considering installing travertine floor tiles should be willing to go the extra mile to protect and care for their investment by properly sealing it, and then maintaining it with appropriate natural stone cleaners.
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Travertine is available in a range of colors from a reddish beige color to an off white more creamy tone. The color of the stone depends on the minerals that were deposited during its formation. Therefore, no two travertine tiles are exactly the same.
It is also available in a variety of finishes. A honed finish provides a smooth, matte look. Polished travertine is smooth as well, but offers a high shine finish. Tumbled travertine has a textured, rough look and is often combined with rounded corners to provide a more antique look. Travertine can also be highly textured, or can have its pores filled in with another medium, providing a very unique look. In this process, the stone is then polished, however the filled in areas remain dull, which results in an interesting contrast within each tile.
Travertine is an imported natural stone that can come from all over the world. Companies like Stoneline Group import only the highest quality stone from Turkey.
Typical tiles sizes are square, and include 12 by 12 inches, 13 by 13 inches, 16 by 16 inches and 18 by 18 inches. However, Stoneline Group also offers a pattern that will give your flooring a bit more variety. The tile size you choose can depend on how big your space is and what kind of look you’re trying to achieve.
Travertine is perfect for any home or business and will bring a unique, elegant, and durable medium to a once drab space. Whether you want to do your bathroom, entryway, dining room, kitchen or some other space, Stonline Group can provide you with just the right travertine floor tiles to get your job done beautifully.
Visit their Web site today at www.stoneliengroup.com to see all the travertine flooring options available to you.
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