By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-12-21 13:55:15 | Word Count: 664
Polished travertine tiles can be a beautiful and durable solution for any Miami home. Travertine is durable, low maintenance, and can last a lifetime, making it an extremely worthwhile investment.
Travertine is a form of limestone that is created when minerals are deposited by water over long periods of time. The process of its formation makes each stone completely unique, as color and pattern variants are based on what minerals are present when the stone is formed.
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This natural stone can be found in a huge variety of colors ranging from a cream color to more of a reddish beige color. The range of colors can easily compliment existing fixtures like cabinetry and countertops.
It is a totally natural stone, and as such is considered “green” or eco-friendly. With the recent push for developers and designers to become more “green,” travertine has become a much more popular and stylish flooring option.
Travertine can also provide an ideal solution for allergy sufferers and those prone to illness. Its hard surface isn’t conducive to absorbing allergens or bacteria like carpet, making it much easier to effectively eliminate such irritants.
It’s also an extremely low maintenance surface. Travertine is easily cleaned with a broom, mop or dry cloth and mild cleaners. It is a very porous surface though, and spills should be cleaned up immediately to avoid staining. However, when properly installed and sealed, a polished travertine floor can last 2 to 5 times longer than another type of flooring. Travertine is highly susceptible to acids and citrus, and having the surface properly sealed is vital to maintaining it.
Travertine is also a wonderfully durable surface. It won’t crack or chip if something is dropped on it. As one of the hardest rocks available, an investment in travertine provides you with a long lasting flooring solution.
So, where can you find polished travertine tiles in Miami? Often big box retailers can provide a number of natural stone options. However, they’re often pricy and may not have the exact tile you want in stock. That’s when you turn to a wholesaler like Stoneline Group.
Wholesalers work directly with the manufacturer to provide you with a direct link to their product. They tend to have huge amounts of stock, and can offer larger discounts than other retailers as a result.
A wholesaler rarely has an item on backorder because of their large quantities, which eliminates you having to wait to get your renovation started, or having things totally put on hold. Ordering polished travertine tiles from a big box store can be risky as they often have a wide variety, but small quantities of each product.
Stoneline Group offers their clients only the best polished travertine tiles imported from Turkey. They even offer no minimum purchase for the southern states, which includes Florida. These types of companies can offer you the most bang for your buck when it comes to your high quality home renovation.
So, visit www.stonelinegroup.com today to get ideas for your home renovation, and see a gallery of their recent projects. Stoneline Group understands what you expect from a natural stone wholesaler in Miami, and is eager to get started on your polished travertine project today!
