Travertine Paver Vs Tile

Travertine tile is very porous in nature and can feature large pockets or gaps.

Travertine paver vs tile.

Our french pattern travertine tiles typically contain 416 sqft per crate. Pavers are usually rough to the touch and have chiseled edges unlike tiles which have a smooth finish. Travertine pavers are generally a similar thickness and they can be smooth with square edges or tumbled to appear more natural and rustic. Travertine tiles also usually have very square edges allowing them to be installed seamlessly for a clean look.

Resin fillers are added to travertine to fill these gaps and provide a smoother finish. Travertine tiles on the other hand are best used indoors or on a covered outdoor porch. Travertine tiles are typically about 1 2 thick while pavers are much thicker ranging from 1 1 4 2 inches in thickness. Our french pattern travertine pavers typically contain 176 sqft per crate.

Travertine is also becoming a popular choice for pool patios and is replacing river rock. Our 12 24 travertine pool coping typically contains 132 linear feet per crate. While tumbled travertine is very slip resistant polished travertine or travertine tiles can be slippery when it gets wet and a non slip treatment should be applied to these types. One of the biggest differences between travertine tileand travertine paversis the thickness of the material.

Their tumbled porous surface instantly absorbs water leaving the surface of the deck practically non slip. Since tile is thinner than pavers it needs traditional installation methods like using grout. Travertine pavers are most commonly used outdoors on pool decks patios walkways and driveways. Travertine pavers are also distinct from travertine tiles due to the thickness of the material which ranges from 1 1 4 2 inches thick and are cut into blocks.

Limestone pavers provide more variations in colors and can be beige tan or cream in hue. Travertine pavers are one of the more common landscape stones you ll see. At 1 25 thick they are extremely durable and suitable for almost any outdoor application. Travertine tiles on the other hand are typically only about 1 2 inch thick and are available in multiple sizes including mosaics and large squares or rectangles.

They are much thicker than tile and can range anywhere from 1 1 4 inches to 2 inches.