All about Travertine Tiles and maintaining them



Known for their classy shades and luxurious appearance, Travertine Tiles are popular across the UK, U.S, Europe, Australia, and Japan, among others. The Tiles stand out with their elegant demeanor without dominating other elements in the background. Due to this characteristic, they are often confused with marble. Because of their density and solidity, they are used in indoor floor applications, shower places, walling, backsplash, facades, and decorative accents.

Ideally, Travertine Tiles have a thickness of 12mm. They usually fall into two major classifications, namely unfilled and filled. As the name suggests, Unfilled Travertine has natural holes on the surface which give an organic look to the stone besides offering slip-resistance. The holes can be left unfilled if one wants a rugged look.

Filled Travertine is meant for indoor use as the holes are filled with resin to avoid dust or moisture from penetrating. Tiles used indoors are honed, meaning they are smoothened to a matte finish. This makes the stone comfortable to walk on and smooth to touch.

Like all natural stones, Travertine Tiles are also sealed to create a shielding layer against moisture, dust, debris, bacteria or fungi, and other kinds of damage. Sealing also helps tiles retain their colour, luster, and texture. If installed and maintained properly these Tiles last several decades. Occasional cleaning with a damp cloth does the job well. You should avoid cleaning agents with citrus or vinegar as they can penetrate the surface and cause irreparable damage to the tiles. Additionally, you should keep away from pH-neutral substances to remove stains.

With proper care and regular maintenance, Travertine outlasts the life of buildings. Sit back and soak in the calmness as these tiles allure you with their charm.  

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

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