Travertine Tiles – An Option For Beautiful, Economical Tiling
If you are in the process of researching a redecoration of your home then you might have heard something about travertine tiles as an option for either flooring or your walls. If this is the first you have come across this beautiful tiling product you are not alone as for various reasons its not as well known as many other natural products. One of the main reasons people don’t generally hear about travertine is that most people only take interest in tiles when they are doing decorating and since a tile can last a lifetime it can be rare for many of us to be hunting the market for these products.
One thing is for sure though, when you are introduced to travertine tiles and see the beauty they can impart on any room you will be enticed into learning more and perhaps buying them for your home. Most commonly used in the kitchen for flooring or walls but also of use to build counter tops and great for shower areas. If you live in a warm climate you might want to consider this product for flooring an entire house.
So what are the advantages of travertine? Well apart from its stunning beauty there is also the huge range of different color and textures which ensure that you will be able to find something just right for your needs. Also you’ll find that for the results its actually quite economical especially when compared to many other types of stone and marble.
Are there any negatives to using travertine?
Like everything you use in the decorating process there will be negatives to using these tiles but you can be rest assured that they aren’t particularly hard to live with. The only thing worth mentioning is that travertine isn’t resistant to acid erosion so you have to be careful with, for example, lemon juice and alcoholic drinks.
Rest assured, if you decide to put travertine to work in your home its a choice that you won’t regret.