| What are Travertine tiles? Travertine is the name | | | | very important role. The bathroom can become too |
| given to a stone that comes from limestone. Marble | | | | bright if you have strong lighting, coupled with |
| is another type of stone that comes from limestone. | | | | polished Travertine tiles. If you have strong lights, it's |
| Usually, when deciding on building materials for your | | | | best to downplay the light a little by installing |
| bathroom, you will come across these 2 types of | | | | textured tiles. |
| stone. In terms of characteristics, both are very | | | | Tip 2: Use different tiles for different purposes. |
| similar. | | | | The surface of the tile can serve practical issues as |
| For instance, it's helpful to know that both Travertine | | | | well. For instance, for floor tiles, many homeowners |
| and marble tiles don't go well with anything that's | | | | like matte tiles better as there is more friction. |
| acidic or alkaline. That means if you are considering | | | | Friction can help prevent unwanted accidents in the |
| using such materials for your bathroom, you shouldn't | | | | bathroom. You don't want your flooring to be |
| be storing acidic liquids in your bathroom. Sealers will | | | | slippery, especially if you are in a hurry during the |
| offer a certain degree of protection. But it is still | | | | morning rush! In this case, you can use the polished |
| better to avoid having acid liquids come into contact | | | | surface for the construction of your bathroom |
| with the stones. | | | | vanity, and use the textured tiles for the flooring. By |
| So what is so special about Travertine tiles and why | | | | mixing the two types of tile, you create a different |
| is it gaining popularity with homeowners? | | | | look, and a more functional bathroom. |
| Travertine, after processing, comes in many different | | | | Tip 3: Consider the colors. |
| colors. You can find tiles in such colors - ivory, beige, | | | | The surface is just one important element. The other |
| walnut or gold. The finishing can be very different | | | | crucial element is the color of the tiles. What color do |
| too. A finished tile can be matte or shiny. A tile with | | | | you think is most appropriate for your bathroom? |
| a polished surface will reflect the most amount of | | | | Remember, you can choose from these colors - gold, |
| light, while a tile with a matte (textured) surface will | | | | beige, white and grey. These are the most common |
| reflect the least amount of light. You can use the | | | | colors. The entire bathroom can be constructed with |
| different surfaces to help you create the look and | | | | one single color, or a few colors. It is advisable to |
| feel that you want. Here are some tips that you may | | | | keep to just 2 colors. More colors will just complicate |
| find useful. | | | | the design. Choose matching colors for your tiles and |
| Tip 1: Consider the lighting. | | | | your bathroom vanities and you will get a great |
| Due to the reflective nature of the tiles, light plays a | | | | looking bathroom! |