Filled and honed
The pores are filled and the face is ground smooth and matte. It is the easiest finish to clean and the most uniform look, a good fit for interior floors.
Natural stone · Woodland Hills showroom
Travertine Flooring
Versailles patterns, pavers and classic finishes, coming soon to our online catalog.
Travertine is coming soon to our online catalog. Call (818) 963-0878 to check whether we have a matching sample at our Woodland Hills showroom, or ask us about a special order.
4.7★(53)4.8★(83)CSLB #1005283
Booking an in-home estimate? We’ll bring samples to your home.
The stone
What Is Travertine?
Travertine is a natural stone in the limestone family, formed in layers where mineral-rich water left its deposits behind. That history shows on every tile: small pores and voids, soft banding and warm color movement that ranges from ivory and beige through walnut and noce browns to cool silver.
Because no two tiles are cut from the same spot, the shade and texture shift from piece to piece. Look at several tiles, or better a laid-out section, before you settle on a color. That variation is the reason people choose it over a printed look-alike.
Surface
Finishes
Tumbled
Tiles are tumbled until the edges round off and the surface softens. The result looks aged and relaxed, and it hides wear and small chips well.
Brushed
Wire brushing opens up the texture for a slightly rugged, matte face that offers more grip than a honed tile.
Chiseled edge and polished
Chiseled edges are chipped along the sides for a rustic, old-world look. Polished travertine is shinier and shows deeper color, but it gets slippery when wet, so it is mostly used indoors and on walls.
The classic layout
Versailles Pattern (French Pattern)
The Versailles pattern, also called French pattern, repeats a set of four sizes: squares and rectangles that interlock into a module with no long straight grout lines. The effect is calm from a distance and detailed up close, which is why it suits entries, great rooms and other large, open spaces.
It takes more planning than a single-size layout. The sizes come in set ratios, the module has to be started square to the room, and the edges need more cutting. Plan for a little extra material, and plan the layout before installation starts.
Where it goes
Indoors and Outdoors
Inside, travertine works on living-area floors, bathrooms and in showers, as long as the shower is built over a proper waterproofing system; see our shower remodel work. It is also used around fireplaces (fireplace tile installation) and as a slab material for counters (kitchen countertops). Outside, thicker pavers suit patios and pool decks, where a tumbled or brushed face gives better footing.
Care is simple but specific. Seal it after installation and reseal as needed, clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner, and avoid vinegar, lemon and other acidic cleaners, which can etch the surface. For smaller-format stone, browse marble mosaics.
From layout to grout
Installed by Our Own Crews
Travertine is installed by our own crews, from layout and setting to grouting. Read more about travertine flooring installation, and ask about 12 Month Interest Free Financing *On Approved Credit*. Family Business Since 2007.
- Family Business Since 2007Woodland Hills showroom
- Installed by our own crewsLicensed, CSLB #1005283
- 12 Month Interest Free Financing *On Approved Credit*Call (818) 963-0878
- Delivery availableCharged separately based on job site location and project size.
Good questions
Travertine Questions
What’s the difference between filled-and-honed and tumbled travertine?
Filled and honed travertine has its pores filled and a smooth, matte face, so it looks cleaner and is easier to mop. Tumbled travertine has rounded edges and a softened, aged surface that hides wear. Honed suits modern interiors; tumbled suits rustic and old-world rooms.
What is a Versailles (French) pattern?
A layout that repeats four tile sizes, squares and rectangles, in an interlocking module. It avoids long grout lines and works well in large rooms and entries. It needs more planning and cutting than a single-size floor, so plan for a little extra material.
Can travertine go outside or around a pool?
Yes. Outdoors, thicker travertine pavers are a common choice for patios and pool decks. A tumbled or brushed surface gives better footing when wet than a polished one. Seal it, and use cleaners made for natural stone.
Does travertine need sealing?
Yes. Seal it after installation and reseal as needed, depending on traffic and finish. Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner; acidic products such as vinegar or lemon can etch the surface.
Can I see travertine before ordering?
Travertine is coming soon to our online catalog. Call ahead and we’ll check whether we have a matching sample at our Woodland Hills showroom. Booking a free in-home estimate? We’ll bring samples to your home. We can also discuss a special order.
Do you install travertine?
Yes. Travertine is installed by our own crews. See flooring installation for how we work.
Woodland Hills showroom
See Natural Stone in Person
Call ahead and we’ll check whether we have a matching sample at our Woodland Hills showroom. Booking a free in-home estimate? We’ll bring samples to your home. Ask us about a special order.
21030 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Mon – Wed & Fri10am – 6pm
- Thursday10am – 4pm
- Saturday10am – 5pm
- SundayClosed
Showroom details and parking · Woodland Hills is our only showroom.