Home
Newsletter Sign Up
About This Site
Online Design
3D Landscapes
Landscaping Ideas
Landscape Pictures
Patio Designs
Bluestone Patios
Travertine Pavers
Paving Costs
Waterfall Designs
Deck Ideas
Landscape Plants
Evergreen Shrubs
Evergreen Ebook
Landscape Trees
Green Roofs
Walkway Designs
Landscaping Cost
Retaining Walls
Design With Stone
Landscape Steps
Outdoor Living Room
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Grills
Swimming Pools
Pool Landscaping
Pool Pictures
Aluminum Fence
Driveway Designs
Driveway Paving
Landscape Lighting
Paver Suppliers
Paver Contractors
Front Yard Design
Backyard Landscape
Home Landscape
Landscape Grading
Landscaping Slopes
Bird Feeders
Project Financing
Pond Waterfalls
Solar Bird Baths
Water Features
Garden Rooms
Flower Gardens
Landscape Structures
Outdoor Pergola
Outdoor Gazebo
Arbors
Garden Trellis
Patio Fire Pits
Garden Benches
Shopping
The Landscape Blog
About Me
Contact Me
Site Index
SiteSearch
Privacy Policy

Travertine Pavers and Pool Tile

by Suzanne

Hello,
I was reading your advice to someone who was using travertine pavers for their pool deck. I am just about to start mine with tumbled pavers and am having a heck of a time deciding on what kind of waterline "tile" to use.

I am doing a simple rectangular pool in the back of our house, overlooking 40 acres of horse farms. I think I want a neutral color tile, but think "marble looking" ceramic tile won't look good with the travertine (real vs. fake).

In your experience, what looks good on the water line with travertine decking?
By the way, I'm using the tumbled stone as my coping, it's very smooth and about half the cost of the bullnosed pieces.

Comments for
Travertine Pavers and Pool Tile

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Aug 24, 2008
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		travertine pavers/pool tile
by: paige

I am also installing Porcini travertine pavers as my pool decking. We have chosen a dark Pebble Tec finish for the interior of the pool, I believe the color is Black pearl or Black marble. I am so overwhelmed about chosing a water line tile that is natural and doesn't interfere with the lagoon look we are trying to create. Any opinions on pebble tile or river rock tile. I don't want shiny ceremic tile!!
Thanks.
Aug 18, 2008
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Swimming Pool Tile & Travertine
by: Susan

Thanks for contacting me.

I have had two clients recently who have used travertine pavers and had to make the decision about pool tiles. Both turned out great.
A large part of your decision should be what color the interior of the pool will be.

Some interior colors are more blue-green, while others are more blue. Once client decided on the blue-green interior and chose a tile that was a pale blue with some tan running through it. It looked very nice. The other client chose more of a Caribbean blue, and chose a rather solid cobalt blue. It looks beautiful!

See if you can get a sample of the interior color, along with the travertine, and hold them with the possible tiles. I agree....the travertine has enough interest that you don't want the tile to be too busy.

I hope this was helpful.
Susan

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Patio Design Questions


footer for landscape design page