God is perhaps the greatest sculptor. The elegant Travertine rock is a testimony  to God's brilliance. Travertine tiles are molded out of these rocks and these tiles can produce stupendous effects.

Travertine is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock formed due to calcification of  limestone. It is abundantly found in Tivoli, Italy, Hungary, China & Turkey. 

Travertine tiles have a very chiseled appearance and is used both in raw as well as tumbled form. Tumbled travertine is the version that is achieved after smoothening the raw form.

Travertine has been used to build dreams since time immemorial. The Romans used travertine to build the “ Colosseum”,the greatest spectacle of their architecture. The modern day Getty center in Los Angeles is also made of it.

Travertine tiles are becoming hot cakes with the architects. The use of tiles in landscaping gives completely a new dimension to the exteriors. Benches and tables made out of tiles gives a medieval touch to the garden.

Travertine Pavers in the driveways give a very grand appearance to the entrance.  These driveways are very sturdy and can withstand high pressures with much ease. They are also less slippery than marble and provide better safety.

Patios is a place where a person can spend quality time with family or even alone all by himself. Travertine tiles patios have just that laid back and relaxed look. They also have a lot of decorative value and speak a lot about the home per se .

Travertine Tiles are also finding extensive use in swimming pool decking. These lustrous tiles give an emerald appearance to the water bodies. The smooth tiles also give an option to lie down on it after a fun filled splash. It can also be used to provide a cascading effect in the pool.

Olympic Stone is a specialist in travertine tiles. The tiles are available in different shapes and sizes. The tiles are of different colors viz Gold, Pearl, Walnut, and many more. The colors will blend perfectly with the overall theme of the home providing an elegant look. In the modern era, as we struggle more and more to connect to our roots,travertine tiles give us an option to have a piece of history inside our homes.