The common misperception is that travertine pavers are for outdoors and travertine tiles are for indoors.
Travertine for outdoor use.
While travertine used indoors is formed into tiles that are usually about 1 2 inch thick those meant for outdoor use are called travertine pavers.
They vary in thickness but are usually around 1 25 inches thick.
The escaping water vapor from the cooling stone creates numerous holes pits and channels.
Travertine pavers can be installed sand set but the tiles require thin set or mortar.
There is sometimes confusion between indoor travertine or travertine tile and outdoor travertine or travertine pavers but the type of travertine that is used for pool decking is travertine pavers which are thick and durable.
Travertine is a natural stone product created inside of hot springs.
It does hold up quite well in our northeast s freeze thaw climate.
Turkish travertine is very common and in most instances is less expensive than the italian.
This is also true in extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or sleet.
How to use travertine tile outdoors.