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Tiles

Travertine floor tiles like all natural stones are made from a living material, noble and elegant, characterized by a variety of colors and a unique charm. Travertine tiles can bring a touch of authenticity and elegance to your home whether you use them indoors or outdoors.

Travertine a durable, easy to care for material can in fact be used inside or outside although each use might benefit from a different finish to the tiles or pavers. Travertine has been used for centuries to create lasting buildings. In fact the Roman Coliseum was built with travertine, and many of the ancient wonders of the world include travertine stones. Should you decide to use travertine floor tiles you are guaranteed not to have to replace you floor ever.

One problem you might encounter when choosing travertine floor tiles is the fact that [click to continue…]

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Bathroom flooring must by necessity be waterproof and resistant yet it must still be decorative, in as much as materials used like tiles, wood, or vinyl have to support a fair amount of weight. When using wood flooring, or cork flooring, you should choose woods or cork that have been treated to protect them against moisture. Carpet is definitively a bad idea for bathrooms because water can seep under and cause rot or mildew. There is on the market a carpet specifically designed for use in bathrooms however, you should still consider protecting the floor near the sink and tub. This of course does not keep you from using a bathroom rug. In this article we are going to explore a few bathroom flooring ideas and options. [click to continue…]

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Travertine Flooring Tiles Pros and Cons

January 4, 2010
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Travertine flooring is made from a natural stone that is becoming more and more popular, it is a relative of marble but is much less expensive yet it delivers great results on your floors, patios, and walkways. Travertine is a sedentary rock that is produced near sources of water in layers. This gives it its [...]

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Uses For Travertine

January 3, 2010

Travertine is a sedimentary stone, relative to marble but less expensive. It is used widely in homes for indoor tiling as well as outdoors.
It has been used for thousands of years with great success and durability. Some of the monuments built with travertine, by the Romans, are still standing.
So what are the uses you can [...]

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Travertine Tiles – A Primer

January 3, 2010
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Travertine tiles are cut from travertine a sedimentary rock with colors that vary from white to light beige to brown, including some pink, red or brown hues. Travertine tiles have been used for thousands of years and monuments made with travertine during the antiquity are still proof of this great material.
Travertine tiles are very effective [...]

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Natural Flooring

January 1, 2010
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Natural flooring materials are more and more sought after by aware and involved consumers.
What do wood, stone, lime, earth, cork and linoleum have in common? Used as floor covering all these are natural, resistant, salubrious, and respectful of the environment. Here is a little guide to help you choose the natural flooring material that will [...]

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Travertine Tile Versatility

October 1, 2009

Travertine tile is cut from genuine quarried slabs of stone and not made from ceramic or porcelain and therefore, naturally, have veins and grains and flaws.
Within the same piece of stone there can be a range of colors and natural textures that are then enhanced or slightly altered by the finishes they have been given. [...]

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