Monday, 17 November 2014

Travertine Tiles & Flooring and Benefits

What is Travertine Stone?

A sedimentary rock that is close in chemical composition to limestone is Travertine. This stone is a type of natural stone. It has become a very popular building material. Many people prefer this material to construct different areas in house/ property. They use it for different purposes such as, in floors, in and around fire-place, in shower-area, and around sinks etc. Now days, people are using it in constructions of outdoors as well. Most of stone surfaces require a degree of extra care so that they can be maintained. This is to maintain their natural beauty. Same applies to Travertine tiles and flooring. There are many benefits and advantages of using stone type travertine for constructing buildings, be it residential or commercial. These tiles are used for indoor-construction and for outdoors as well.

Following are features of this purposeful stone type:
  • It is warm, elegant and durable.
  • It is a medium-density, porous material. And it is sealed in a way to promote durability.
  • It is available in different sizes and shapes.
  • It is available in different textures and colors as well. There are muted neutral shades of tan and gray to bright bold shades of coral.
  • It can be polished, honed or textured.
  • It holds an aesthetic appeal. It looks elegant and beautiful. It gives a luxurious appearance to house or area.
  • However travertine already looks old and weathered, it is not trendy and has in fact been around for centuries. So, it is one of the best options for people want classy look for their house/ property.
  • Other type of stone such as marble has durability and aesthetic value but it is expensive. On the other hand, travertine is available at a lower price along with same durability and aesthetic appeal as marble has.
  • It withstands temperature extremes of hot and cold and stays cool even in direct sunlight.

 If you are thinking to go with the travertine stone to construct or install flooring at your place/ house or property, you are thinking it right! You can just go with the option considering your needs are fulfilled, as this type of stone is functional as well as holds aesthetical values. Constructing or building a property has become a type of investment for many people, so why not to make more beautiful, more purposeful and more long-lasting property.

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