subject: Travertine Tiles As Kitchen Backsplashes Are Excellent For Any Home [print this page] Finishes Finishes
Travertine tiles are available in several types of finishes, including polished, honed, brushed and tumbled. For a grainier look, go for either tumbled or brushed. The former, however, carries more texture and a natural appeal, great for garden paths. For your kitchen, either honed or polished are great selections.
Cost
Before you buy travertine tiles, make sure that what you're buying is from Turkey, which is where most of these tiles are manufactured from. As for the cost, these tiles can start from two dollars up per square foot. There are, however, certain factors than can increase the cost of these tiles, including: rarity of color, location where the tiles are from, size and thickness, pattern and tenderness and coverage.
When buying tiles for your kitchen backsplash, remember to buy a little more than what you intend to. Having some spare tiles in case some of the installed are damaged is handy and can save you time and money. As for the maintenance, be sure to use only specialized cleaning solutions and stay away from generic commercial products.
If already have travertine flooring in your kitchen, you can follow that pattern when installing the tiles as backsplash. Furthermore, you may want to opt for larger-sized tiles to reduce grout lines and cleaning time during maintenance.
Once you bought yourself a set, all you have to do is to install them. These tiles are known to easily break if handled incorrectly. To make sure that your money will not be wasted, hire a professional to the task for you.
Professional travertine tiles installers will guarantee that the surface for the backsplash is flat and even. Its important to watch how the tiles are installed especially when a sealant is being used because these tiles will require sealing every now and then. You can also ask the installer for maintenance tips to ensure that your backsplash will always look new.
