subject: Travertine Pavers: Withstanding The Test Of Time [print this page] Home improvement projects that require flooring options choose travertine pavers as their first option. The reason for their choice is simple- travertine pavers have shown to withstand the test of time and appear as good as new, year after year. They are used in flooring and building. The travertine pavers are not new in the world of home dcor; they have been used since ancient times and have been a very important part of building of houses and home dcor. The roman building structures were made of travertine pavers and that is the reason why they stand till date. The quality of the stone improves with time and there is no harm that time can do to travertine pavers. Hence, the building that uses travertine pavers stands as new.
In tropical regions, this stone is used due to its cooling properties. Around the globe it is preferred due to its ability to withstand a wide range of temperature without any surface cracking. This stone lasts for ages and you can not expect it to crack and scale like brick pavers.
Travertine pavers come in three finishes and are used by millions around the globe to give their homes a stylish look. These three finishes are suited for the place in which they are used. The honed or chiseled finish is the first choice of the takers and it is best suited for outdoor and landscaping work. For project work, different thickness and sizes are required for varied types of work and the stone does come in many sizes and varying thickness so that makes travertine pavers the best option for project works. The different thickness and dimensions cater to the different needs of different houses. Hence, this stone works well for almost all types of homes no matter what the requirements of the house is. The next finish is known as tumbled finish and it is also best suited for outdoor use. The last finish is known as antique finish which is popularly known as cushioned or pillow edged pavers. This type of finish resembles the ancient Roman flooring. It has many types of pieces composed together. This lends a very interesting look to the house.
These pieces of antique finish age together to give it a worn out look so that they building appears royal and palatial which has an olden times feel to it. Nowadays, different techniques are used to give the pieces a worn out look that is required by many. The use of travertine tile flooring around pools and patios is very useful because the stone provides a non slip surface and hence that rough surface can avoid slipping and falling. So while doing your house next time, you can use this stone so that your house stand s like new. Do remember that Marble tiles are very economic and highly demanding in both residential as well as commercial field and the same applies to travertine tiles.
