Travertine is best described as a mixture of both marble and limestone making it a durable building material and the ability of masons to shape for just any suitable purpose. These tiles come in a wide range of colours such as ivory shade to beige to deep reddish brown and can be even found in gold shades. It's a popular choice for any area in the home and are also be used as a decorative option. Apart from floors and countertops, it's also used in showers. As travertine is easy to cut and shape, these can be fit to places where other malleable stones are more difficult to install.

Travertine tile is used as floor tile in both residential and commercial settings and also has a prominent role to play in both indoor and outdoor uses. Being a durable stone, the popularity of these tiles seems to be undiminished, is getting more popular day by day while increasing the strength of owners to a great extent. These tiles have been relied upon for thousands of years, creating a place for itself in the development of civilization from the Ancient Greeks, to the Roman Empire till today's modern age with equal aspect and importance.

It remains a popular import for construction products all over the world. These tiles were not only used in the ancient world but in today's modern times its usage can be reflected in Getty Centre in Los Angeles. As these natural stones are formed beneath the earth's surface, they have a distinct look and appearance. These tiles can be stated as multipurpose flooring material which can give any part of the surroundings an extremely rich, elegant and a unique look. As compared to other marbles, travertine tiles are the less expensive ones and also enhance the beauty to make an interior a dream one.