We sometimes get asked the question: “Why does my travertine have pores?” Surely others may be wondering the same, so we thought we’d put together a post about the nature of travertine. The beauty of travertine is in its natural state. Completely raw, unfilled travertine is so beautiful that it’s become a top request from […]

Great Photo-Essay on how to install a DIY walkway using travertine pavers by our client Christopher S. from Niceville, FL.

The best Travertine Tiles to use outdoors would be the Brushed & Chiseled or Tumbled finishes. Using a honed or polished Travertine Tile outdoors would be horribly slippery and is never recommended.  

Travertine Tiles are the likely Google search term for people beginning their search for pool decking. Consumers usually do not know the difference between travertine pavers that are 1.25 inch thick and travertine tiles that are 1/2 inch thick. The common misperception is that travertine pavers are for outdoors and travertine tiles are for indoors. […]

When it comes to exploring different options in regards to updating your home you will often times here contractors as well as designers talk about stone tiles. This might seem a bit left of center for novices, but it’s actually one of the best choices that you can make in order to upgrade your home’s […]

Whether you’re a homeowner that is a seasons veteran of the “DIY” method or you’re looking at hiring a professional to help you with renovations, it’s important to always know what methods are used for the installation process of any given function of your home. Even if you’re not going to be doing the work […]

For many homeowners upgrading the pool areas outside of the home can be difficult. It’s very easy to forget about upgrades and different changes because the water really takes away the major visual components that can be utilized. Even though these components are distracting, decking and other areas can still be improved with a certain […]

When it comes to building a foundation of expert design, most people don’t really think about the outside. It’s often times left as an afterthought to work on things on the outside of the home or buildings, but it’s an important part of tying together the look and feel of a property. If you are […]

Starting any home project can be a bit overwhelming with so many flooring options and designs. Choosing the right materials and making sure it fits your home can be challenging. However, Travertine Mart is dedicated to helping you make these difficult decisions. We are the leaders in travertine tile construction and are committed to bringing […]

Earlier this year TravertineInfo.com conducted a survey of 298 home-owners who had recently renovated their homes with some help from Survata.com. The respondents were asked a series of questions, based around whether people renovating their homes were using contractors or DIY.  In addition we wanted to know whether or not they were satisfied with their […]

Travertine is a natural stone that many people use in their homes. Travertine is naturally porous because it forms underground near hot springs where gases escape through the body of what becomes the slab. It is naturally porous and is a tan or whitish color. Honed is a term that applies to travertine tile that […]

Travertine is one of the most commonly used natural stones in homes today. The main differences between travertine and other stones are their appearance and their hardness. Its beauty and durability make travertine tiles perfect for floors and walls inside the home. Here are the Pros and Cons of Travertine Tiles. PROS # 1: The first […]

Travertine Mart now offers Silca Systems’ subfloor grates to convert your wood deck into a beautiful Travertine deck.  The durable Silca Grate grids are designed to withstand freezing temperature and the harsh effects of the sun.  Unlike deck boards which are known to warp, crack, distort, split, fade, and promote mold/mildew, natural stone pavers are […]

Today we’re marveling the wonders of The Salk Institute in La Jolla, California. The Institute was founded in 1960 by Jonas Salk who had sought to make a beautiful campus in order to draw the best researchers in the world. Salk enlisted the services of  Louis Kahn (b. 1901 – d. 1974), an American Architect based in Philadelphia, […]