They vary in thickness but are usually around 1 25 inches thick.
Travertine for outdoor use.
Travertine pavers can be installed sand set but the tiles require thin set or mortar.
How to use travertine tile outdoors.
Turkish travertine is very common and in most instances is less expensive than the italian.
Be aware however that some companies offer very inexpensive travertine for use outdoors and may seem to be a great deal.
Travertine is a natural stone product created inside of hot springs.
They come in the same gorgeous colors as travertine tile and can even be formed into pool coping which has rounded off sides to.
This is also true in extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or sleet.
It does hold up quite well in our northeast s freeze thaw climate.
However an important thing to keep in mind is that travertine mart s tumbled travertine tiles can be used indoors and outdoors.
The common misperception is that travertine pavers are for outdoors and travertine tiles are for indoors.