No matter how you slice it travertine is a very attractive stone. It looks durable, rich and sophisticated. Very few people find it unattractive. It is cut from a natural stone giving it a very special, great look that is much different than man made pavers.
Travertine is one of the best materials for pool and deck paving. Not only does it look great but is very functional. One of the best features is that it stays really cool underfoot in hotter conditions. It works out really well here in Florida during the summer. Walking around the pool in the heat of the summer in your barefoot will not be uncomfortable. Other decking materials can get hot and uncomfortable.
Since the look of travertine is diverse and not two stones are the same it gives a great natural look. If you need to replace a section of the deck there is no need to try to make it match the rest of the deck. It all looks different anyway. That is what looks cool about it. Your pool may be only a few years old but the travertine pavers make it look like it was built in the Roman empire.
Another benefit of travertine pavers around the pool is that you can get some friction under the feet. The likelihood of slipping in a puddle of water decreases. Kids really should not run around a pool but if they do they are less likely to slip on travertine than other types of pool decking.
Travertine is very durable for the outdoors. Take a look at the Roman Coliseum. That was made with travertine. How long has that thing been around? Thousands of years. Because it is durable you won’t have to clean it as much. In fact, this is a stone that wants to look weathered.
Travertine Pavers Use
On a commercial level travertine pavers have been used as streets, walkways in markets, malls, churches, strip malls and parks. The are used heavily in the landscaping industry. They are great for not only pool decks but also walks ways around your garden or yard, patios, decks, flooring in gazebos, stepping stones around the flower bed or garden as well as driveways. There are many uses for travertine for both the inside and outside of home and commercial real estate.
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This is all very true. I happened to work with travertine on nunerous projects and they have a very special look.
While travertine tiles are set in concrete, travertine pavers are dry laid giving travertine pavers some advantages over the tile.
1. The installation for dry laying is less expensive.
2. If anything were to happen the travertine pavers can be easily replaced.
3. There is no chance of the joints cracking.
There are man y types of travertine pavers. You can learn the differences between honed, tumbled, chiselled, etc. here:
Travertine Stone