Timeless ​Travertine Looks in Porcelain

Travertine is timeless. In fact, it's such a timeless look that you'll find it regularly reinvented in porcelain tile in ways that truly highlight the classic vein-cut and cross-cut designs as well as the crema marfil look. 

By the way, the benefit of reinterpreting travertine in porcelain is easy maintenance. The end result is a beautiful tile design in a easy-to-care-for product available in many different formats.

In this article, we invite you to see how tile industry trade shows around the world showcase travertine looks. And then you can learn about product selections available from Tile Outlets of America so you can recreate that timeless travertine look in your home.

Timeless Travertine Looks Showcased at Cersaie

The Cersaie Tradeshow takes place in Bologna, Italy, in early September. It's a wonderful opportunity to see the latest design trends for tile and to see how those trends look installed. The booth installations are always impressive and thought-provoking. 

In the image below, you see large format porcelain tile installed on both the floor and the walls in a vein-cut travertine look.

When compared to real travertine/stone the look is spot on. It's warm and visually stunning. And, don't forget that the porcelain tile won’t require the maintenance of natural stone.

In this next bathroom installation, not only do you see travertine on the floor and wall but notice the finish.

The porcelain travertine look is shown here in polished and matte finish. The combination of the two finishes is elegant and practical for the bathroom. It also adds another level of visual interest.

This next image truly highlights the stunning details that contribute to travertine's timelessness even when it's recreated in porcelain tile!

In this picture, you can see the detailed travertine color variations, the linear design along with the look of filled holes like true travertine stone. These looks can be used on floors and walls and complete an outdoor look as well.

The display below demonstrates how you can create sink bases from the travertine porcelain tile.

This example highlights how travertine porcelain in very large gauged panels and slabs can be cut to create furniture pieces that complement the design in the room. 

Note that you can find these large porcelain slabs at Tile Outlets of America so you, too, can create these customized looks.

Here's one final design trend to share with you.

If an all-over travertine look isn't your style, consider combining it with another surface design such as a wood look plank as you see in the next display image.

Notice the combination of a nice neutral wood plank tile with the porcelain travertine walls. Don’t be afraid to mix different looks. Travertine looks are neutral and can be used together with other looks.

Three Timeless Travertine Porcelain Series at Tile Outlets of America

Next up: the travertine porcelain product series available at Tile Outlets of America.

I Travertino Series

The I Travertino series is from Italy and comes in two sizes and two different looks. To give you a feel for the beauty of this classic stone, here is the I Travertino series product description:

"Italgraniti tells the story of the beauty of a noble material, of a stone beloved by architects throughout the ages, from ancient Rome, to the Renaissance and up to the contemporary era. The timeless modernity of travertine and its harmonious elegance are expressed in an extremely versatile collection also in terms of colours, which range from cold tones to warmer, enveloping nuances.

Travertine reveals different textures depending on its cuts. The Cross Cut technology reproduces the cloudy aesthetics achieved by cutting perpendicular to the direction of layering of the stone, resulting in a homogeneous and balanced overall effect. Vein Cut is inspired by the cut made in the direction of layering, highlighting the elongated, sinuous design of the veins.

The factory... uses StrideUp® technology [to] expand the versatility and functionality of porcelain stoneware and give life to a new type of surfaces that have a high slip resistance and, at the same time, are soft to the touch and easy to clean. A combination possible thanks to nanotechnology of raw materials  infinitesimal that make up the surface.

I Travertini Bianco. A light-filled shade that recalls the finest variations of travertine and provides a feeling of balance and lightness. Perfect for widening spaces, it is ideal for both minimalist and classic styles. Cross Cut and Vein Cut finishes enhance its refinement."

This series is available in a vein-cut in 12x24 matte finish and a cross-cut 24x24 matte finish in colors Bianco and Beige.

Vein-Cut Bianco 12x24 – SKU: 113127

Cross Cut Bianco 24x24 – SKU: 113123

I Travertini Beige adds a bit more warmth for added coziness. It also lends itself to more modern architecture and design. 

Vein-Cut Beige 12x24 – SKU: 113129

Here is the vein-cut beige I Travertino in a room installation. 

Compare that with the Cross Cut Beige 24x24 – SKU: 113125 and how it looks installed.

You can use all these products on both walls and floors.

Prestige Series

The Prestige series is Made in the USA and is available in a 12x24 soft finish. 

Here is the  Prestige Travertino White Soft Porcelain 12x24 – SKU: 108527. Notice the beautiful swirled pattern.

The Soft finish is matt and soft to the touch, offers safe and durable floor and wall surfaces that are resistant to scratches and acids, are non-absorbent and easy to clean. Furthermore, Prestige also incorporates Protect, the powerful antibacterial protection that is constantly active.

Here is how this stunning product looks installed on a wall behind a bar.

The old world porcelain travertine look is classic. In the closeup image below, you can see the depth of the veins as well as the soft texture.

This porcelain tile is perfect for commercial or residential applications.

Cream Dune Series

The Cream Dune series is Made in Spain and is available in a 32x32 and a smooth finish. This travertine look is more like a crema marfil design, with softer veining patterns. 

Please explore the  Cream Dune 32x32 – SKU: 113013

The details of this crema marfil stone in a porcelain tile is so real! You'll need to touch it so you can feel the beauty in this design. 

This series comes with a 2x2 porcelain mosaic.

Ready to Shop Timeless Travertine Porcelain Looks?

What's your reaction to these travertine design ideas? Is this a look you'd like to recreate in your home? If yes, we invite you to come explore the travertine porcelain looks available at Tile Outlets of America.

Thanks for reading.

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