Travertine tile’s appearance can range from sleek and glossy (polished) to rough and antiqued (tumbled). In all cases, the edges are rectified so that tiles can be butted without the need for seams and grout. Edges may be square, rounded, or beveled.

How do you finish travertine?

Honed Finish Travertine – Filled or Unfilled A honed stone has a smooth texture and finish that is achieved by grinding one side of the unfinished stone. The finish can range from a dull matte to a satin or high sheen. Honed and filled Travertine is one of the most common forms of this popular stone in America.

Can travertine pavers be cut?

Here’s how to successfully cut travertine pavers so you can use them for all sorts of outdoor areas, like patios, driveways, garden paths and more. There are several tools that can be used to cut pavers, which are thicker than tile. These range from circular saws to wet tile saws, miter saws and masonry saws.