Does travertine hold up well outdoors on a patio? I’ve heard its high maintenance.
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I'd imagine it to be a nightmare outdoors, but have no first hand experience.
Consider this a bump.
J. D. Reynolds
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what is a bump. I've seen it before.
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It's an upside-down dwnq.
I'm putting Travertine in a bathroom right now (floor and wall) and I wouldn't want to put it outside. At least not the stuff I'm working with. I would worry about it cracking and popping in freeze/thaw cycles as well as it scratching and wearing.
I'm sure someone else will be along with more and better advice.
No first hand experience. I'd imagine if you wanted to tile a patio with travertine tiles, the long term results might not be great. If you used pavers, should be fine, that's what they're made for.
http://www.builddirect.com/Pavers/marblepavers-Beige/ProductDisplay_9306_c2_10052526.aspx
I remembered these from a site i've ordered from. Look really nice.
Depends if it is filled & polished or unfilled. The unfilled will trap water in the crevaces and it could freeze and break the tiles. Filled & polished with a good sealer could work.
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