| If you think that travertine stone is all the same, | | | | the stone. It also helps protect the stone. That |
| this is not so. There are quality differences and | | | | being said, sealing is not necessary. |
| also different types of looks and finishing | | | | Is it better to dry lay the travertine pavers or |
| processes. Many people wonder which type is the | | | | set them in mortar? |
| best to use. You might have certain questions | | | | Dry laying the travertine is the answer. This gives |
| such as: | | | | a more natural look. It is an easy installation. Any |
| What are the differences between honed, filled | | | | movement over time can easily be rectified by |
| and tumbled? | | | | adjusting the position of the travertine. In addition, |
| Honed travertine, whether it be travertine stone | | | | it is much less expensive. Think of them similar to |
| or travertine pavers, has been polished, or | | | | concrete pavers. |
| sanded, in layers so as to remove many of the | | | | Are there differences in the travertine from |
| imperfections. Natural travertine can have many | | | | various companies? |
| nooks and crannies. Honing removes many of | | | | Yes, there definitely is. It is also important to get |
| these holes. | | | | samples so that you know if the look is what you |
| Filled travertine are stones where the existing | | | | want. Some companies do very little honing or |
| holes have been filled. This creates a smoother | | | | filling on their travertine pavers that are not |
| look to the stone. | | | | tumbled. There will be many holes. Although this is |
| Tumbled travertine are actually tumbled to give | | | | not a functional problem, it can be an aesthetic |
| cut pavers a rougher appearance. If you compare | | | | one. |
| tumbled travertine pavers to those that are not | | | | There are also various color choices from |
| tumbled, you will notice a difference in the edges. | | | | different companies. |
| The tumbled stones have rougher edges and the | | | | A good company will provide travertine stone |
| corners are less defined. Tumbled pavers are | | | | that has been finely honed and sometimes slightly |
| usually not honed or filled. | | | | filled. The colors will be those that are attractive. |
| Should travertine stone be sealed? | | | | They will also provide samples, which is so |
| This is actually a personal preference. Sealing | | | | important. |
| enhances the color, without giving any shine to | | | | |