Mosaics and Tile

Travertine is a natural stone that is known for its warm, rustic look. But travertine is not just about that. This blog reveals some of the lesser known facts about travertine stone encouraging you to buy it for your next project – Many medieval and ancient roman monuments are built using travertine. Burghausen Castle and Roman Coliseum are some of those monuments. Travertine is a type of limestone. Yes, you read that right. Technically, travertine is sedimentary rock which has deposits of calcium carbonate and other mineral deposits. Although found at different locations all over the word, travertine stone tiles that we buy in the United States are from Iran, Iraq, Italy, and Turkey. There are large holes, troughs, and tiny pores on the travertine stone surface. You will also notice irregular cracks and patterns on travertine tile. These are impurities, but they give travertine its unique look and feel. These impurities simply tell the story of the formation of travertine. When you ...

Earlier this month, we did a post – “Why It Is Important to Seal Travertine Stone Flooring and Wall”. In the blog post, we had made a promise that we would be doing a how to guide on sealing travertine stone. So, here it is. Check out the following pointers that offer some of the best practices to seal travertine stone tile – Use sponge or clean cotton towel to apply the sealant. You could also use a paint brush, paint pad, or sprayer. Wear goggles, gloves, and other safety gear to avoid touching the sealer. Remove the sealant residues from the travertine surface after five minutes. Use a microfiber cloth for this. If you are applying a second layer of sealer, allow at least 30 minutes (or as directed by sealer manufacturer) to dry the first layer. After the second layer, if there is a need for another layer of sealant, wait for at least 4 to 5 hours. Once the job is done, it is time to check if you have done it correctly. For this, pour some water on the stone surface (on a ...