Real Travertine Stone vs Porcelain look-like Travertine
Jamie Schroeder
4 years ago
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Comments (7)Peacock Pavers have to be laid on slab. Don't know if that would be an issue for you. We looked into them during construction (are made in our state) and I loved the samples. Very disappointed when I found out we couldn't use on our main level (which is 2 stories off back of house/not on slab). I have travertine flooring on our main level (kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, sunroom, etc). Sealed with Miracle Sealant 511. Dropped an oil based stain can lid upside down on the floor - wiped right up. It is hard, but I love it. We also did our lower level in travertine porcelain tiles, has rough edges so it's more realistic looking. I love it also. We've been in house just over 4 years, fyi. Stone and tile flooring comes in all prices points and quality. The lesser quality stone is thinner, and more like swiss cheese. Look for better quality to avoid above posted problems. With tile, there are SO many manufacturers of tile - look around more. My parents used a tile inside and outside of their lake home. We were going to use tile on our three verandas but used stained concrete on the back two and flagstone on the front. Good luck!...See MoreTravertine vs. Porcelain tile in a kitchen/entry
Comments (2)Travertine, especially if it's not polished, IS somewhat durable. It WILL scratch, but it won't really be seen. The problem is that that is for standard use. You're talking about heavy traffic, as well as chemically treated water from the pool. I think I'd opt for the porcelain. Also, if it gets that wet, and it's over woodframe (you didn't say if it was woodframe or concrete slab), you might think about using Ditra instead of cement board, and using Kerdiband over the seams of the Ditra to turn it into a waterproof barrier for the floor, as shown below:...See MoreAdvice for porcelain vs. travertine and our budget?
Comments (3)I can make the decision for you pretty quick. Is your substrate twice as strong as it needs to be for ceramic (porcelain) tile? That's what you need to be able to install travertine. Does the porcelain have to be sealed twice before installation and again afterwards and again as needed over the years with a sealer that costs $108 per gallon? Will porcelain scratch like travertine? Will porcelain stain like travertine even after it has been sealed? There! How's that?...See MoreTravertine look alike porcelain , classic style or a trend?
Comments (3)Go with what you like. Unless you are planning on selling in the very very near future I would choose items based on what you like and will like for a long time. If you like travertine and are confident you will like it until you are ready to re-do your kitchen then I would go with travertine (or a lookalike)....See MoreSkippack Tile & Stone
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