Looking For Travertine Tiles.

[Mouldy]

Last Trav I got hold of was from DT Stone in Fordingbridge, friendly to deal with and the quality of stone was good imho.

 

[emmaemily]

Some suppliers of travertine tiles are stocking some rather poor grades lately ...

Who do you use for your travertine supplies and is the quality consistent .

I agree that some suppliers out there will show you the best of their samples, but you will receive poor quality commercial grade travertine and we cannot check each tile by putting one sample by the side of another and compare. No one can sell the first grade travertine for less price, you probably get what you pay for. But make sure to get the best product for the price. A high quality travertine will have the minimal surface holes and overall good color which is consistent from tile to tile. Some colors like black and green are available only in lowest grade.

 

[Dan]

I agree that some suppliers out there will show you the best of their samples, but you will receive poor quality commercial grade travertine and we cannot check each tile by putting one sample by the side of another and compare. No one can sell the first grade travertine for less price, you probably get what you pay for. But make sure to get the best product for the price. A high quality travertine will have the minimal surface holes and overall good color which is consistent from tile to tile. Some colors like black and green are available only in lowest grade.

I didn't realise that. So blacks and greens are always low end. Are there any colours that are always grade A?

Welcome to the forum by the way. 🙂

 

[Dave]

Yes , cheaper grades can have more impurities giving those dark grainy looks

 

[Dan]

Ahhh is that what makes it darker then.

Every day's a school day!

 

[Dave]

Ahhh is that what makes it darker then.

Every day's a school day!

Just patches , the rest is down to the area of dig

 

[Old Mod]

I agree that some suppliers out there will show you the best of their samples, but you will receive poor quality commercial grade travertine and we cannot check each tile by putting one sample by the side of another and compare. No one can sell the first grade travertine for less price, you probably get what you pay for. But make sure to get the best product for the price. A high quality travertine will have the minimal surface holes and overall good color which is consistent from tile to tile. Some colors like black and green are available only in lowest grade.

Hi,
welcome to the Forum @emmaemily,
your response would suggest that you're very well informed.
Are you affiliated with the stone industry?

 

[emmaemily]

Hi,
welcome to the Forum @emmaemily,
your response would suggest that you're very well informed.
Are you affiliated with the stone industry?

Thank you. I'm working in flooring industry.. so i have some knowledge about tile, wood, laminate, vinyl and stone floorings.

 

[Old Mod]

Thank you. I'm working in flooring industry.. so i have some knowledge about tile, wood, laminate, vinyl and stone floorings.

Ah yes I see from your signature now 🙄
Express Flooring!
So what brings you across the pond to our humble Forum when you have John Bridge at your fingertips?🙂

 

[emmaemily]

Ah yes I see from your signature now 🙄
Express Flooring!
So what brings you across the pond to our humble Forum when you have John Bridge at your fingertips?🙂

I found this thread while surfing the internet, So I glad to join this forum to share information.