How Travertine Tile Is Prepared For Flooring and Wall Tile

As old an option it is for a sturdy and reliable building material, travertine tile remains to be a highly diverse natural stone, suitable for all kinds of applications. Travertine was used in the ancient world, but can also be found as a major component of many modern buildings such as the Getty Centre in Los Angeles, and the UCLA medical centre. Travertine tile is used as floor tile in both residential and commercial settings, as well as a decorative option for wall cladding and backsplashes. Travertine tile has both indoor and outdoor uses, being a durable stone, and can be both functional and aesthetically striking.

The residential units offer high-end finishes, including hardwood floors
with radiant heat, recessed lighting, gas fireplaces with Carrera marble,
spa-like baths, and kitchens with CaesarStone counters, custom cabinetry
and Viking Professional appliances. There are three two-level condominiums,
reminiscent of Europe's terraced cottages, which have a single-family home
feel. Additionally, eight of the condominiums are easily accessed via
elevator from the underground garage parking. A landscaped central
courtyard, tiled in travertine, provides a pleasant outlook onto common
space shared by all units. Each unit includes one assigned underground
parking space.Learn more about travetine tile and buy at http://www.builddirect.com/Travertine-Tile.aspxProcessing travertine tilePARAMOUNT HDP According to Sean Cilona, Florida Tile's marketing director, Paramount HDP is a Color Body (interior color closely matches the glaze) Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile. One look will convince you that it was inspired by the travertine stone from the finest quarries of Turkey, right down to what is known as the bold trinity of popular and classic colors for this stone, Picasso, Argento and Antico. (See Florida Tile style colors, below.)"These residences all have such a unique feel, as soon as you walk through
the gate, you realize you've stumbled onto something completely different.
You're in a bustling part of the City, yet it's amazingly tranquil. The
quality of the new construction, the European feel and designer touches
really place it a notch above," remarked Gary Small, the listing agent for
the development and Realtor® with Zephyr Real Estate. Small has already
sold three of the residential units as well as the commercial unit.Sizes are 12x12, 18x18 and 9x18. The new 9x18 version updates the traditional rectangular wall tile format for which Florida Tile has long been known. According to Cilona, "The larger rectangular size adds a contemporary dimension of style while the Color Body Porcelain delivers quality and tremendous durability."� Brushed � a wire brush is used to give the surface of the travertine tile a worn, textured surfaceImage Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1136930Florida Tile PARAMOUNT HDP Colors: Empire (Argento Gray/Blue) Crest (Picasso Beige) Ultima (Antico Brown)After the travertine is quarried, it is strictly selected for color variances, and further assessed after it is cut for holes and chipped edges. Beyond the selection process, the travertine may be subject to any of the following processesSTREAMLINE The newest wall tile line from Florida Tile is Streamline, inspired by the classic 3x6 subway tile. This collection has been updated and features a modern twist.

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Author: Rob Jones