Timless Travertine

Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, and cream-colored varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate,  often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. It is frequently used in Italy and elsewhere as a building material.

Travertine is known rather to strengthen and improve with age. The colors of Travertine will not fade over time; they will maintain their natural color for decades.

Travertine is not only a timeless stone, but with each piece lies a story. In fact, the Romans used 100,000 cubic meters of the travertine in the building of the Coliseum which was completed in 80 A.D. [Even] to this day through natural disasters, stone robberies, and everyday wear it has held up beautifully to be over 2000 years old, so travertine isn’t just an option for your flooring design, but an opportunity to make a lasting impression.


When building or remodeling, nothing seems to be quite more of a focal feature to a room than one’s flooring. Its allurement and draw create a tone and atmosphere tying a room’s elements into a main theme for design. No tile more so than perhaps the travertine suggests such an infinitely ending contemporary beauty that has survived the ages.

Come in and see our samples at Nelson Tile and Stone. Our sales staff would be happy to assist you in finding just the perfect Travertine selection for your needs. We have lots of magazines with more ideas of how to use Travertine in your home, feel free to browse through them. You can also visit our vendors websites such as Pental or Daltile.


Happy Holidays,
Stacey