Travertine tile is used to create home or office decorative flooring. It is available in a wide variety of colors and finishes (honed, tumbled, polished, or brushed). These tiles can also be used as countertops and on walls as back splashes.
One of travertine’s unique features is no two tiles are exactly the same. It lets you design a one-of-a-kind floor. Replacing your current flooring or adding travertine tile to a new floor is sure to add value to your room or office.
Travertine tiles work well for both commercial and residential applications. Travertine is a very low-maintenance product. It works well in high traffic areas and busy offices.
Travertine is available in a commercial grade. The commercial grade is very heavy duty and a common choice for business applications. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your business associates and visitors.
Travertine is a low maintenance floor choice but it does require care or permanent damage can result. To clean follow the easy steps below:
1. Be sure your floor is professionally installed and well sealed after installation. Never allow a non-professional install your flooring. A proper sealing of the tile will ensure your routine up-keep is a much easier task.
2. Sweep the floor on a regular basis and mop with a wet mop after sweeping.
3. Always use a natural stone cleaner. Never, ever use any abrasive cleaners or rough brushes on your flooring. Scratches can result.
4. Wipe up any spills right away with a soft cloth. Be especially careful with any acidit spill. Travertine can be damaged by acid soils. Keep in mind that stains and scratches are more noticeable on polished Travertine tiles. Select honed Travertine when placing in rooms likely to be subjected to spills and heavy traffic.
5. It is recommended you use pads or coasters on furniture legs. It pays to protect your tile flooring.
Travertine works well in both indoor and outdoor settings. It is an especially popular choice for bathrooms, kitchens, in front of fireplaces, utility rooms, outdoor patios and office floors or lunchrooms.
After you have made your initial flooring investment you can be confident that your floor will be not only durable, serviceable, and beautiful but, if well-maintained, it will look attractive for many years to come. When you take into consideration all the benefits of Travertine tile, it is a very economical choice for your home or office.
