The Timeless Beauty of Travertine Wall Tile
Thinking about travertine wall tiles for your next home project? You have great taste! This beautiful and durable natural stone has been a top pick for thousands of years, it’s easy to see why. From the classic, neutral tones of white, tan or cream-colored travertine to warm shades of red, pink and yellow, travertine offers a look for everyone.
The Many Looks of Travertine
Travertine can be treated to achieve a variety of finishes ranging in feel from relaxed and organic to luxurious and elegant. Whichever tile finish you choose for your project, they will all offer the natural depth and variation this stone is famous for.
Honed Travertine: Mostly smooth to the touch. In honed travertine, holes and crevices are filled in before the stone is ground and buffed to create a smooth—but still matte—surface.
Tumbled Travertine: When travertine forms underground, water is trapped inside, creating pockets and tunnels throughout the stone. These spaces are responsible for giving cut pieces of travertine their legendary texture. Tumbling travertine with other stones subtly softens any sharp edges, enhancing this look.
Polished Travertine: The smoothest finish of all, polished travertine takes longer to produce than other finishes, because of the time needed to buff the stone to its distinctive glassy shine.
Brushed Travertine: One step smoother than tumbled stone. For this finish, a rotating wire brush is used to lightly smooth out holes and marks in the stone’s surface while still retaining the natural texture and matte finish.
Add a Travertine Tile Backsplash
If there’s one project that looks beautiful in every room, it’s a backsplash or accent wall, and travertine tile backsplashes are a great way to add functional beauty and layers of design to your space. A travertine tile kitchen backsplash elevates any cooking or gathering space. Subway tile is a go-to choice for bathrooms, and the natural color variations and marbling in travertine subway tile will guarantee that your space is truly one of a kind. And if you have a fireplace, consider redoing the surround with travertine tile, or even installing a permanent accent piece, like a mosaic, above the mantle.
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