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Travertine Pavers - A Great Paving MaterialTravertine pavers are a natural material. They are real stone and are available in various patterns and colors. Geology is another topic, but from what I have read, here is what occurs. Springs deposit limestone. Water travels over these deposits. The dissolved matter creates thin layers of calcite and aragonite, forms of calcium carbonate. These mineral layers build up into deposits of what is known as travertine. Travertine also makes up cave formations. What are some of the advantages of travertine pavers? Travertine pavers are cut from natural stone. Natural stone paving materials have a special look, very different from man made materials. It is one of the best material choices for pool paving. One of the best features is that it stays cool underfoot in hot conditions.When you walk barefoot, as usually is the case in a pool area, they will not be hot on your feet. Materials such as pavers, bluestone, and brick do get very hot. There is no efflorescence. Efflorescence is a discoloration. Matching or coordinating pool coping is available. There are two different widths that you can use. If the pool is curvilinear, the 6" wide coping is a good choice, as there will be fewer cuts.
Travertine Pavers At The Pool The other coping size offered is 24" wide and has a nice look. This one can be selected for more geometric shaped pools, since they can be easily laid in straight lines. The 24" coping can be used for swimming pools with curves, but there will be more cutting of the pieces, and thus it will be more time consuming for the contractor. Now all of the colors have matching bullnose coping. In addition, colors can be easily coordinated for a very nice look. Use one color, for example, for your swimming pool decking and a coordinating color for the pool coping. Travertine pavers have a natural non-skid surface. Traction actually increases when wet. This is another great feature and reason to use them around a swimming pool. Installation methods are the same as concrete pavers, which is dry laid. There is no need to set them in concrete, except for the pool coping, which must be mortared. They come in different sizes and are completely square. This means that unlike bluestone, all the edges are straight and there is no need for cutting to get straight joints. Qualified paver contractors who lay concrete pavers should have no problem laying travertine pavers. The stone color always looks great since the color Travertine pavers are also freeze-thaw compatible, which means they can withstand conditions of freezing temperatures. They will not crack due to the ground freezing and thawing. They also withstand weathering over time. You can purchase matching travertine tile for other hardscape elements, such as retaining walls or outdoor kitchens. For example, a matching or coordinating tile can be used for the facing on a retaining wall or the outdoor kitchen counter top. The material and colors can be the same, and yet different sizes can provide interest. Alternatively, you can use different colors that look well together. Travertine tile, when used as a paving material, is thinner than the pavers and is normally set in mortar. That is why travertine stone pavers are a better choice for an outdoor paving material. The cost of the pavers is neither the most or least expensive paving choice. The cost falls between dry laid brick and dry laid bluestone. (Concrete pavers are less expensive than brick.) Visit my page on paving costs. *The natural beauty of travertine pavers is enhanced and extended with the use of a travertine sealer, which prevents stains from penetrating into the stone. Sealing also brings out the travertine colors.
The company I work with is the Andes Collection which imports from Peru. Six different colors are offered.
This is a sample of one of the striking It is even more beautiful when you actually see it in person. The pattern is not common, which makes it all the more dramatic as it mixes in with the others.
There are three different patterns available in addition to the circle pattern. You can see the size differences in each pattern....the London Pattern being the largest. The London and the Patio patterns are random designs, while the Inca may be laid as random or running bond patterns.
*Note: Manchester will now only be offered in the Inca and London patterns. For larger areas, the London and Patio patterns look great since patio paving usually encompasses a fairly large area of hardscape. For smaller patios and walkways, the Patio and Inca patterns will work well. Travertine Paver Costs These pavers are shipped in crates. A particular pattern may have a different How does this affect travertine paver costs? Once you have determined the square footage of your patio (for example), you will know how much square footage of the travertine pavers to buy. Depending on what pattern you select, this can greatly affect the price. Travertine Pavers and Pool Landscaping Here is an example:You determine that your patio has 450 square feet. The Patio Pattern has 192 sf per crate. You would need 3 x 192 = 576 sf. The Inca Pattern has 162 sf per crate. You would need 3 x 162 = 486 sf. They are both the same price per square foot, but as you can see, the Patio Pattern will cost much more, since you are paying for full crates.
*Photos on this page taken from the Andes Collection Catalog.
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It is a white deposit, that sometimes occurs on the surface of concrete, often just after the concrete is done. This is typical of bricks laid in concrete. 
is retained. They will not fade, for example, as concrete pavers can. In addition, they won't scuff or degrade like man-made surfaces. They are also nice when used for walkways, patios, or even driveway edgings. 
travertine stones from one of my projects. 
amount of square footage compared to another. 