1- Make sure the travertine pavers are from Turkey.

2- Make sure to ask where the company you are ordering the travertine pavers from is located at. It is crucial that it is in Miami, FL so you can get the best value. Miami is the hub for natural stone pavers arriving to America. If you order from another location, the prices will be higher because there will be added transportation costs and at least one middleman adding profits. You want to order directly from the importer in Miami, Florida.

3- Make sure you have a certified travertine paver installer. Proper installation is another very important item.

4- Make sure to install tumbled pavers for pooldecks and chiseled for driveways. It is also important to install smaller sizes, such as 6×12 for driveways. Tumbled travertine has a rougher, textured finish and often has rounded corners for an antique look. Tumbled travertine marble is the most appropriate flooring material for outdoors, especially pool decks and patios. Chiseled travertine is a kind in which the edges are broken with a special machine to have the pavers fit together closer. Chiseled travertine marble is the most appropriate material for driveways.

5- There are about 4-5 main colors. Use “Ivory” (off-white color, beige color) if you are in a warmer climate. “Noche” or “Walnut” (basically the same color, close to a coffee with milk color, maybe a shade difference in between) is also another option used mostly in northern states. To see the company that I think is the most reliable and also to see pictures of these items, go to the Travertine Mart website:  http://travertinemart.com/Pavers.php 

6- Make sure to ask for a sample before you order, they can mail you a sample from Miami.

7- Make sure to seal your pavers if you are living in a colder climate, it will help prevent your investment from stains, tire marks and cracking. It will also bring out the features of your stone.

Eva is the Head Designer at Design Box, located in Miami.


She has worked at Lois Gries Interior Design in Chicago.

Related posts:

  1. What are Travertine, Marble Pavers and What You Need to Know About Them
  2. How To Choose The Perfect Natural Stone For Making An Amazing Landscape
  3. Brick Pavers And Concrete Paver: 5 Common Questions
  4. Why You Should Consider Brick Pavers For Your Home Exterior
  5. Why Should Stone And Concrete Pavers Be Cleaned And Sealed?