Travertine tiles are a great choice if you are wanting a classical Roman look in your home. 


Travertine stone is a natural sedimentary rock that is formed when carbonic minerals are precipitated out of solution in a natural hot spring pool.  This just means that as the hot water comes up from the surface it brings different minerals with it.  When the water enters the above ground pool it evaporates leaving layers of the minerals on the bottom of the pool.  Eventually these layer are buried under layers of dirt and rock and then they harden into stone.

Travertine tiles turn out many hued and have a deep, rich look due to the many layers of minerals which make up the rock.  The Romans prized travertine as a building stone because it was so beautiful and because it is relatively easy to work with.  This stone was originally quarried near the town currently called Trivoli.  The name of this area used to be Tibur and thus the name of the stone which came from this site was lapis tiburtinus which means stone of Tibur.  Over the years, due to language changes caused by invading armies, the name was corrupted to Travertine which is what we say now.

Most any color scheme can match travertine tiles because of the natural earth tone base.  The basic color is shades of browns and tans but then the addition of minerals can add almost any color under the rainbow.  These tiles give a very natural feel but also a feeling of history because travertine tiles are actually what most people picture in their minds when they think about Roman architecture.  The tiles can be used as wall tiles, floor tiles, and countertops or worktops.  They are also very popular as stepping stones in the garden or yard.  They offer a very elegant addition to anywhere they are utilized.

Travertine Tile

For people looking to save a little money as they carry out home renovations, Travertine Tile is becoming a popular choice.  It looks great and really does a great job at fitting into a smaller budget.


When renovating your bathroom you have so many choices open to you that it can be hard to pick just the right components to bring your work all together. Sometimes it helps to start with one simple product and work the rest of the renovation into that. For example you might want to pick out a beautiful walkin shower that you have had your eye on an pick everything else to suit that, creating a stylish, unique room in the process.

One thing that I have a real love of at the moment and which I use in a high percentage of the bathroom renovations I do is travertine tile. You might not have heard of this, as the name doesn't ring a bell with many people unless they take an active interest in tiles in general. One thing you can be sure of though is that you will have seen this beautiful tile product installed somewhere and will have admired it, even if you couldn't put a name to it.

Travertine tile is gaining popularity because it is fashionable but also because it offers a very high standard of finish for a great price, especially if you compare it to marble which can cost a fortune if used on a large area. It can be used on floors or walls and will certainly go great with the modern walk in shower you have your eye on.

Its a 100% natural product that is pitted, giving it a unique look and feel, you can be sure that your bathroom will stand out from the standard fare available from high street suppliers.

There are only a couple of negatives associated with this product:

1. It is prone to breaking during transportation so ensure you have your delivered by someone that is going to take care of it or by the retailer, who will replace those that break.
2. It is sensitive to acids such as lemon juice and certain cleaning products so you have to be careful to keep such things away to ensure your tiles continue to look at their best.

As long as you can put up with those couple of disadvantages of the travertine I think you will be more than happy with your choice.