Travertine is quickly becoming one of the most popular building materials used in home flooring. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it’s also known for its durability, versatility, and low cost of installation. Travertine can be used in a number of indoor applications including wall cladding & flooring or for your outdoor patio and driveway, as it is traditionally used.

All of this great upside beckons the natural question, is travertine durable? The answer simply put is, yes! The durability of travertine is due to the way it is formed through the precipitation of calcium carbonate found around the base of mineral hot springs and limestone caves. In addition to being durable, the calcium carbonate material forms porous holes in the rock, which make it ideal for any driveway or patio installation as it absorbs water quickly. For indoor use however, these holes are filled and the stone is polished.

Travertine is not a new material, as the Romans had been using the rock to build some of their most famous buildings. The Coliseum in Rome, the Hierapolis, and the Ephesus in Turkey were all built using travertine rock and are still standing today!

Travertine is used widely in Europe, especially Italy, where large deposits of travertine rock are found. Europe’s longest castle, the Burghausen Castle, is found in Germany and is built mainly of travertine rock. It has been standing tall since the Bronze Age! A true testament to the durability of travertine.

Travertine has been widely used in modern architecture, the lobby walls of the Willis Tower in Chicago are made of travertine as well as the walls of the first floor of the UCLA Medical Center.

Not only is travertine popular because of its strength and durability, but also the aesthetic value that it holds which makes it a beautiful option for any area in your home.

Our goal at Travertine Info is to bring you the best travertine pavers and tiles at a great price. We work with some of the best travertine dealers to bring travertine out of brick and mortar shops and to your home. Travertine is ideal for outdoor patios, and indoor rooms, and can be used to create a beautiful home for your and your family, that will last a lifetime!