Pricing Travertine Tile

There are a variety of prices when considering purchasing travertine tile. The lowest price I've seen for plain commerical grade (no fancy coloration) travertine tiles is around $2.00 per square foot. If you want to spend a little more on 1st quality traverine tiles, you will spend around $3.50 per square foot. Some of the more expensive travertine tile can be up to $5.50 or more per square foot, but that's only if you want to go all out and get a nicely polished, 1st quality specialized travertine like a Durango Blend (a blend of beige and cream colored travertine). Be careful when you're shopping however, as some companies require you to purchase a bulk load of tiles to get the desired price.

One other thing when considering purchasing travertine tiles. You may see some stores refer to travertine as "travertine limestone" or "travertine marble". Don't be alarmed, as these two terms mean the same as just plain travertine tiles.

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.

Uses of Travertine Tile

Travertine is the most used stone in modern architecture, applied in commercial buildings, homes, and industries alike. For example, the Getty Center in Los Angeles is one of the most famous buildings that use primarily thick travertine walls. Travertine tile has become increasingly popular for walkways, patios, and floors also. It's simple, yet classical beauty is fitting for most public places. Travertine is defined by its porous surface when mined at its raw state. Most travertine tile sellers fill these wholes with grout, while some leave the stone to its natural, rougher look. This means that travertine can be purchased with one of these two options, with filled or unfilled holes. The grain of travertine makes it an excellent rock to polish and shine, making it a very attractive tile that can be placed indoors or outdoors.