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 consideration in order to help you in making the right decision and guide you throughout this process.

Budget

In order to plan this appropriately, it is best for you to budget your project in order to figure out how much you can actually afford
– What is your budget? If your dealer knows the actual budget they can advise you towards something that fits you properly within that budget
-What is the price of the flooring per square foot? It is best for you to know the price better per square foot than per tile since you will figure the overall project cost by using square footage.
-Is there an advantage for paying cash for the tile and installation?
-Are any of the travertine tiles on sale? If so, do they have enough for your project?
-Is there a discount if installation is done by the same company?

Usage and Accessories

Please take into consideration the way that the tile is going to be used. Also you need to gain information about installing such as finishes and tile size.

-How can the tile be used? There are various types of tiles, some of them being primarily used for places such as backsplashes or fireplaces while other types are suited for flooring
-What size tile do you need for your project? In order to make things easier for you, you need to know the size of the room in order to find out what size tile flooring you will need. Take samples in different sizes to see how it will look in your room.
-What type of tile is best for the foot traffic it will receive?
-What type of finish do you want and what finishes are available?
-What type of cut was used on the tile?
-What is the grade of the tile (primary, secondary, third)?
-What kind of sealer does the company use?
-What accessories are available and what is their cost?

Installation and Warranty

You need to take into consideration the installation costs before advancing in this process. Also consider the warranty offered on the tile.

-What kind of subflooring do you have? The cost of installation may depend on if you have wood or concrete subfloor
-Is there a fee for removing and disposing of the current flooring? In case you are removing the existing flooring yourself, you need to find out where to take it to be disposed of and the cost to do so.
-What kind of warranty is offered on the tile?
-Can you inspect the crates of tile before installation and will you be reimbursed for broken tiles?

Financing

Even though installing flooring can be quite expensive, many companies offer financing. In order to obtain it, there are a few questions you will need to ask:

-Is a down payment required?
-What is the available credit limit?
-What are the estimated monthly payments?
-Is there a fee to open a line of credit?
-Is there an annual fee?
-What are the terms of the loan and the interest rate?
-Are there any special incentives or promotions associated with using in house financing such as deferred payments?