Travertine color varies naturally between pieces. Use samples and current lot images to plan the range of tones in your project.
Expect a range of color
Minerals and deposits give travertine its natural tones. Ivory, beige, brown and silver selections can contain movement within the same lot. A color name does not promise identical pieces.
Ivory Swirl® can include mixed ivory, brown and gray tones. Other selections have their own ranges. Read the description for the exact product.
Review samples in the correct light
Indoor light, direct sunlight and shade change how a surface looks. A wet sample may also look darker than a dry sample. Compare the stone at the project site.
Place the color sample beside the pool finish, house wall and adjoining flooring. Review the selected paver and coping product details together. Coping color samples are corresponding paver color samples, rather than pieces of the coping profile.
Use current lot information
A website image cannot show every piece or every delivery lot. Ask for current lot images when the color range is important. Confirm what the images represent.
Do not expect a single small sample to show the entire range in a large order. Keep the sample as a selection reference.
Blend the layout before fixing the stone
- Open the crates carefully.
- Review material from more than one crate.
- Dry-lay a representative area.
- Distribute tones through the planned layout.
- Confirm the appearance before permanent installation.
Discuss this process with your installer. Do not install material you believe does not match the confirmed order.
Compare the selections
Browse travertine pavers and travertine tiles. Read how travertine forms and how to order samples.
Questions and answers
Can two orders with the same color name look different?
Yes. Natural lots can differ. Confirm availability and compare the current material before extending an existing installation.
Can a sealer make all pieces the same color?
No. Some sealers change the appearance, but natural variation remains. Test the proposed product first.
