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How Travertine Tile is Made

Travertine is a natural stone that can be found in quarries all over the globe. Most of travertine deposits are found in Mexico, Turkey, Peru, Iran and China. Because of the geological characteristics of each area, the tile will have a different appearance in every location from which is extracted. . . . Read more

Carpet DIY Videos

How to Install Carpet Tile We present you an overview on how to install carpet tile. Arama carpet tiles are used in the following video, but any carpet tile will install in a similar manner.         How to Install Carpet This is a basic overview of how . . . Read more

Travertine Flooring History

When hot springs water seeps through carbonate minerals sedimentary limestone is formed into what is called travertine. The scarring of this natural stone is made as the mineral and carbon dioxide rich water is permeating the stone and washes it over. Enhancing of the colors and the character of the . . . Read more

Travertine Buying Checklist

If you have decided that travertine suits you, then you need to prepare yourself before actually purchasing it. Firstly, you need to create a budget, know about the tile options and accesories, the installation costs, what warranty consists of and also acknowledge the possibility of financing. Take these facts into . . . Read more

Top 5 Hardwood Flooring Installation Patterns

One of the most important steps of the hardwood floor installation project is selecting the pattern. The choice of your pattern can shape the look of your floor and will also have an impact on your furniture placement. Even they use the same material, the top hardwood floor installation patterns have very . . . Read more

Travertine Buying Guide

This type of flooring represents a charming option which is suitable for a number of uses and in a variety of environments. It has been demonstrated that its uniqueness looking comes from the process of extraction and purification. Before buying, be careful that you know what grade tile and color . . . Read more

Colors, Finishes, and More

There are plenty of natural colors from which you can choose such as: soft ivory, pale creamy white, rich golden shades of walnut and honey, silvery greens, rustic reds, deep mocha coffee and so on. Even if some varieties of travertine are more consistent in color, the tiles don’t have . . . Read more

Travertine Tile Installation Tips

The installation of travertine is medium to high difficulty level and resembles with the installation on any other tile but keep in mind that you have to be extra careful. The three most important steps in installing are: preparation, laying the tile and grouting it to keep it all together. . . . Read more

Travertine: Pro or DIY?

There are many challenges that wait for you in case you want to install the flooring on your own. Before deciding whether you will do it yourself or hire someone for the project, there are certain aspects you will have to think about such as time, cost and prep work . . . Read more