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From the ancient days, travertine mosaic tiles, were the preferred building stones in Rome and Greece and were used in the construction of many government buildings as well as the homes of the wealthy. This was because the stone was known for its durability and abundance. It also came in a variety of colors and this looked very attractive when it was fabricated into beautiful mosaic patterns.

Today, there is a great renaissance of travertine mosaics because of its natural beauty with architects and designers using it for bathrooms, kitchens, floors and walls. Traditionally, the stones were cut with the grain to create a linear vein pattern and this was used in many applications for many decades. However, stone manufacturers discovered the beautiful swirly patterns that were created by cutting the stone against the grain and this is what is used in today’s travertine tiles. This led to the stone acquiring the name Saturnia in many countries. The tiles can also be used in all kinds of floors and walls and it comes in various designs. It is no less durable than it was in the ancient days. It is also available in many new patterns which include hexagon, subway, rhomboids among other unique shapes.

With the discovery of its various patterns, the travertine tiles have gained a lot of popularity with up to 70 percent of applied stone flooring in the United States using it with the cross-cut design. Many people have opted to use the travertine bathroom tile because of its durability and range of colors. The designs made from the stone are quite beautiful and owing to its natural earthy colors of beige, gold, brown and red, it can blend in well with any bathroom accessories. They provide quite a bright look for the bathroom and do not have the cold effect accompanied by the premium tiles. Today, the designers of this type of tile also make it easier to clean; and thus, it is less susceptible to staining and highly recommended in the bathroom.

The travertine tiles may have all these advantages when used in any room. However, it is important to know that the travertine bathroom tile tends to react with acidic solutions because it is mainly composed of natural stones. When choosing a bathroom tile, it is always important to consider the aesthetic aspects, slip-resistant factor and travertine tiles have been able to withstand this.