Selecting Travertine Tile

Depending on how the calcium carbonate deposits formed to make travertine and how much foreign minerals mixed with the stone (such as iron deposits), you can bet a wide variety of travertine tiles. Stores sell tiles that are deep beige, grayish, or all the way up to a pure white. Travertine tiles can also come with fine, smooth, and glossy finish, or a more rough, chiseled surface. It depends on your tastes and what type of look you are going for with your home. Some types of travertine tile I've come across are Durango Commercial (a white-gray look common on the floors of commercial buildings), Walnut Dark (a dark beige, almost orange), Tuscany Ivory (a cream color), Tuscany Gold (a strikingly yellowish-orange), and Cremino Beige (just like it sounds, a cream beige color). There are also many more different colors of travertine tiles. Just shop around - there's something for everyone.