Sunday, May 8, 2011

Travertine Kitchen Countertops Make a Beautiful Addition to Any Kitchen

Travertine kitchen countertops offer a wide range of colors from red to coral shades of tan and many others. Travertine is a type of stone belonging to the same family as marble and limestone, so it's not the hardest type of stone on the market. It has the same beauty and versatility as a marble, but with a more natural look. Travertine is available in either slabs or tiles, and if you go for those tiles will vary in size from small mosaic tile type with a large 36 "square.

Travertine is formed when source water comes up through layers of limestone, and then evaporates. While creating the essence of travertine limestone mixed with other minerals and is the result of travertine stone. During the creation of travertine gas bubbles trapped when the gas comes out and forms crystals which also gives their natural porosity and texture.

Travertine has a very uneven texture gives it a natural rugged look. If you are looking for a more polished surface, you should order a travertine filled and polished to give a high shine gloss type finish. The second goal was dropped and the name will give the surface more weathered look of age and then polished or matte finish.

Pros:

-nice look and feel

-A wide range of colors

-When sealed properly it will resist stains and scratches (minor scratches can be buffed out)

-cost compared to other types of stone

Cons:

-is not resistant to all acids

-requires more maintenance than other types of stone

Travertine kitchen countertops are on the low side of the price range, compared to other types of stone at least, and will range from $ 5 to $ 15 per square foot plus installation. Installation cost is also much smaller than most other types of stone and will be about the same price as most of the laminate. If you go to the travertine tile you can try the do-it-yourself project, but if you have decided on the panel to recommend it to professional work. If you want to look and feel of stone, but can not afford the cost of travertine kitchen countertops are the perfect choice for your family.

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