Travertine stones helped build the Roman Empire and adds to the appeal for these stones. Crystalized minerals and limestone create these beatiful beige stones with unique color and veining characteristics. Polishing the travertine stones gve more depth, sheen and accents tbe natural variations of the stone. These two need to be installed by a professional who is use to working with stones.

Some of the finishes available on travertine are:

• Tumbled: This stone is tumbled with sand, pebbles, or steel bearings to create a weathered, aged finish to the travertine.

• Filled: Natural travertine comes with pores or small holes where gases were once trapped. These holes are usually filled in with cement in order to create a uniform surface.

• Unfilled: The natural finish of the stone is unfilled, leaving the pores and holes in the travertine exposed.