The travertine natural stone fad is in full force, and custom travertine pavers and outdoor travertine products are hotter than ever (not really, travertine can actually be one of the cooler patios around a pool!)  Professional landscaping contractors and paver installation companies have jumped on board to become [...]]]> Travertine Pavers – Incredible New Outdoor Look

The travertine natural stone fad is in full force, and custom travertine pavers and outdoor travertine products are hotter than ever (not really, travertine can actually be one of the cooler patios around a pool!)  Professional landscaping contractors and paver installation companies have jumped on board to become an industry leader in the travertine paver craze.  The travertine business even has some masonry and patio companies that will specialize in working with this popular stone product  So, when an incredible, sheik new fad is introduced into the market, contractors are ready to design some of the most incredible installations around.  Almost instantly, travertine natural stone have hit the Arizona patio and swimming pool business, and instantly it’s been one of the most talked about subjects in the Phoenix landscapebusiness.  Travertine natural pavers are not just a trendy new Arizona item, they are also very desired in California, Nevada, Florida and Texas.

Travertine Pavers – Many Color Considerations

Travertine stone pavers range in price as well as colors – commonly finding travertine marble in the light blends of white & cream, golden color, peach & red colors, and darker brown colors (aka “mexican noche” travertine).  Travertine stone pavers come in tumbled, chiseled, honed, and filled – and there are many different sizes and varieties in which to choose. The chiseled edge pavers, in the smaller sizes, tend to be the most economical purchase.  The most up-scale patios tend to be the sizes up to 16? x 16? and 16? x 24?, because of their trendy elegant look in over-sized patio areas and incredible patio projects.   

Are there differences in travertine natural stone patios?

Before buying , make sure you understand the many variables that come with purchasing travertine and travertine natural stone.  The overall thickness of the travertine paver is critical, since some pavers are as thin as 1″, and during installation, this could be just too thin! The best paver products are between 1 1/4″ and 1 1/2″ thick.  The type of travertine should also be considered, since there are two major players of travertine stone – Turkish travertine and Mexican travertine.  There are many differences between the two, and price could be a major factor also – make sure you see both products, and make an educated decision.

The proper installation of travertine pavers? 

Travertine stone pavers are installed very similar to a normal concrete paver.  The best of travertine pavers AZare being installed over four inches of compacted AB sub-base, and a 1/2″ of sand.  The travertine pavers are then set in many varying patterns (such as Versailles, diagonal, running bond), by the patio installation contractor.  Some travertine pavers are installed directly to existing concrete floors, or swimming pool decks – for swimming pool remodels.  Overall, travertine pavers will last the test of time if installed with a good foundation.  Many companies, in Arizona landscaping, will actually use stabilized joint sand and sealant after installing travertine pavers.

Get with the in-crown, make your next landscaping or patio project one of the best around by using travertine natural stone!