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Grab Premium Travertine Tiles for your Alfresco, Balcony, Patios, Pool Surrounds, and other flooring spaces at Stone Planet Australia in premium quality & selective colours.
Travertine Tiles have become a preferred choice for Australians who want one material that works inside and out. The best place to get Travertine Stone tiles for Indoor and Outdoor Flooring Projects is Stone Planet. As a Travertine Tile Supplier in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, we deliver timeless elegance and superior quality, which gives a consistent look from your living rooms to pool surrounds. We, Stone Planet, provide Travertine tiles for homeowners, architectural, and commercial Projects in various formats and grades delivered to your doorstep.
We at Stone Planet believe that the secret to a successful build lies in matching the specific finish of your travertine tile to the functional needs of your project. The practical advantage is simple, one Travertine tile colour can run from the interior and out onto a pool surround or alfresco space. You get one continuous material with the finish adjusted to suit each zone. Below are the details of where to install travertine tiles in different project spaces:
Landscapers & Architects consistently specify our travertine tiles for Kitchen and bathroom renovations. When they are properly sealed, these honed & filled tiles act as a water-resistant barrier. However, they are still slippery as the slip rating on them is under P3. They provide a hygienic, low-maintenance, and luxurious finish for shower enclosures, bathroom floors, and sometimes used on the bathroom walls as well. Use 12mm tiles on the walls in honed and filled finish with matching travertine mosaics on the shower floor to maintain a cohesive aesthetic.
Indoor Travertine Tiles bring an organic & earthy soul to your interior living spaces that porcelain tiles cannot replicate. They also act as a thermal battery. These honed & filled tiles have high density, which makes them exceptionally efficient for retaining warmth in winter while remaining naturally cool in summer. Ivory & Classic have the highest demand across Sydney and Brisbane.
You do not always need a 30mm paver for outside. If you already have an existing concrete slab under your patio or balcony, you can use outdoor travertine tiles. The thinner profile of these tiles allows you to run the exact same 12mm tile from your internal living room straight out to the alfresco, creating a flawless visual flow and reducing your construction costs. Its UV stability ensures that the warm ivory or cool silver tones will never fade under the harsh Australian sun.
While 30mm unfilled travertine pavers are the standard for pool landscaping, 12mm tiles can also be used if your pool surround has a concrete slab poured around it. Using the unfilled travertine tiles for pools on a concrete base can help you reach high slip ratings under AS 4586, which is why architects and pool builders in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane specify it for decks and steps rather than polished surfaces. Most importantly for Sydney’s climate, they remain cool underfoot even in 40°C heat.
The defining feature of our travertine indoor tiles is the manufacturing process. In their raw state, travertine blocks contain natural pits and voids. To make the stone suitable for interior flooring, these holes are treated at the quarry.
This process is known as the Honed and Filled process, where industrial-grade and color-matching epoxy resin is forced into the natural pores of the stone. The surface is then mechanically ground flat (honed) to a smooth and matte finish. This creates pristine travertine flooring tiles with a completely solid face. The result is a floor that provides the breathtaking visual depth of natural stone but prevents dust, spills, and debris from getting trapped in the surface. This makes your daily sweeping and mopping effortless.
When it comes to outdoor areas, the preference of many designers, architects, and landscapers is the Honed and Unfilled (or Tumbled and Unfilled) Travertine Tile. In this finish, the natural pores of the stone are left open, which showcases the raw and organic character of this natural stone. These tiles matter where the grip is a priority.
Stone Planet provides this unfilled natural travertine tile for outdoor flooring projects. The Ivory shade is considered soothing and matches the environment with ease.
Color is the foundation of your design. It sets the mood and affects the perceived size of a room and determines how the travertine flooring tile interacts with Australia’s intense natural light.
Featuring soft, buttery tones and pale creams, these natural ivory travertine tiles are a favourite for pool surrounds and open-plan living rooms.
If you are looking for that iconic European aesthetic, Beige Classic Travertine Tileis the ideal choice. Offering a rich palette of sand, honey, and tan, these tiles provide a “warm” foundation that feels grounded and inviting.
For a sleek, high-end look, Grey Travertine Tiles(often referred to as Silver) offers a stunning blend of ash, charcoal, and cool silver shades. This shade has surged in popularity among Sydney architects for its ability to complement both grandeur and minimalist designs.
Travertine tile prices change with grade, colour, finish, and size. Lighter tones are usually priced higher, while more variation in the stone may be more economical.
Stone Planet offers travertine tiles for sale per square metre. We do not try to quote every requirement into one static price. Instead, we quote Premium Travertine Tiles against your plan or measurement. If you have a bulk quantity, you will get a better travertine price.
When choosing travertine flooring tile, it is important to understand why this stone outshines porcelain, concrete, and ceramic tiles:
Travertine as a material possesses a high thermal mass and unique porous structure that allows it to stay significantly cooler than porcelain or concrete tiles. This makes it the perfect outdoor travertine tile for the Australian climate as it reflects heat rather than absorbing it.
Durability & Density in natural stones align well with Granite Tiles. While travertine tiles are considered to be technically soft in nature, their high-density composition makes them incredibly resilient for outdoor flooring applications. Like Limestone Tiles, these travertines are inherently resistant to harsh Australian UV rays.
Safety is a critical factor for any Australian build. Depending on the finish, travertine offers exceptional natural grip. For wet areas, we recommend a honed and Unfilled finish, which often achieves a P5 slip rating (the highest rating under Australian Standards).
One of the most sought-after features of a travertine tile is its individuality. Because it is formed in mineral springs over thousands of years, no two tiles are identical. Each piece features unique organic pitting, crystalline inclusions, and tonal variations.
Stone Planet is a Travertine Tile Supplier in for homeowners, trades, and design teams.
Being an importer rather than a reseller means we control which Natural Travertine Tiles we bring in and how they are graded in quality. If you are planning to get Travertine Tiles for pools, kitchens, bathrooms, or larger slab-based areas, our team will explain the finishes, slip ratings, floor plans, and maintenance honestly.
Maintaining Travertine tiles is not challenging if you follow a few steps. Because it is a natural stone, it requires different care than ceramic or porcelain, but the reward is a floor that ages beautifully for decades.
Follow these professional steps to ensure your travertine flooring tiles stay as stunning as the day they were installed.
Sealing is the single most critical step in protecting your investment against the Australian weather extremities – from Sydney’s humid summers to the salty air of the coast.
In the Australian market, Travertine tiles prices are considered a mid to high range flooring option. Ideally priced between $36 per sqm and $75 per sqm. They are widely regarded as a value-added investment that increases a property’s resale appeal.
When you factor in their extreme durability and the fact that Travertine Tiles never go out of style, they are often more cost-effective over a 10year lifespan than human-engineered alternatives that may require replacement.
No. Timber subfloors like particleboard or plywood naturally bend when walked on and expand with humidity. If you glue natural travertine tiles directly on timber, this will crack the tiles, and the grout will pop out. Your tiler must first mechanically fasten a rigid tile underlay like slate over the timber, then tape the joints, and finally glue the tiles to that stable surface.
Key Technical Attributes:
For the Australian homeowner, a travertine tile represents a perfect balance of geological history and modern performance. It is a durable, long-term building material that offers superior thermal properties and a unique, non-repetitive organic pattern that man-made alternatives cannot authentically replicate.
Because travertine is a light-colored, porous limestone, you or the tiler must use a premium, white, flexible cement-based adhesive. Using a standard grey adhesive can cause framing issues where the dark grey moisture can leak through the edges of the stone and permanently stain it from underneath.
Opt for Honed and Filled Travertine Tiles
For bathroom floors and walls, Honed and Filled Travertine Tile is the best recommendation.
The "Filled" Advantage
In this process, the natural pits and voids of the stone are filled with a colour-matched resin or grout. This creates a solid, uniform surface where soap scum, moisture, and bacteria cannot settle, making it significantly more hygienic and easier to mop than unfilled stone.
The "Honed" Finish
Honing provides a smooth, matte surface. Unlike a high-gloss polished finish—which can be extremely slippery when wet—a honed surface offers a velvety feel that provides a safer "grip" for bare feet while maintaining a sophisticated, modern look.
Check the Slip Rating (AS 4586)
Consider Tile Size and Layout
Sealing is Essential
Regardless of the finish, travertine is a natural stone and is inherently porous. In a bathroom, it must be sealed with a high-quality penetrating sealer before and after installation. This invisible shield prevents water from soaking into the stone and protects it against stains from shampoos, oils, and cleaning products.
Back buttering is a mandatory technique for natural stone. The tiler spreads adhesive on the concrete floor with a notched trowel and also spreads a thin, flat layer of adhesive on the entire back of the tile before laying it. This ensures 100% coverage of the adhesive and eliminates hollow air pockets beneath the tile that could cause the stone to crack if something heavy is dropped on it
While honed and filled indoor travertine tiles are smooth to the touch, the honed, also known as matte finish, provides a much higher coefficient of friction than high-gloss polished tile or glazed ceramic tiles. It is very comfortable and safe for residential bathrooms, provided spills are wiped up quickly.
Because travertine is a porous stone, dark or colored grout can penetrate the surface holes and cause grout haze, in other words, a cloudy stain over the whole floor. The tiler must apply a pre-sealer coat to the tiles before applying the grout. This stops the grout from soaking into the stone, making the cleanup process clean and sharp
Yes, it is one of the best materials for it. Natural stone has excellent thermal conductivity. However, because the floor will constantly heat up and cool down, your tiler must use a highly flexible adhesive and flexible grout to handle the continuous thermal expansion and contraction without cracking the travertine tiles.
Concrete slabs naturally expand in the heat and contract in the cold. If you tile a massive open living room, let’s say around 6sqm or more, without an expansion joint, the pressure of the expanding concrete will shift into the tiles. This will cause them to buckle or tent off the floor.
Yes. Travertine is a calcium-based natural stone, meaning acidic liquids (lemon juice, vinegar, tomato paste, wine) will cause an etch mark. This dull, rough spot where the acid has eaten away the honed finish can be troublesome. That is why sealing your kitchen tiles is non-negotiable. A high-quality sealer gives you ample time to wipe away acidic splatters before they react with the travertine tiles.
Standard cement grout is porous and can absorb dirty mop water or spills over time. Epoxy grout is made from resins, which makes it 100% waterproof and incredibly hard. For high-traffic wet areas like travertine shower floors or kitchen splash backs, using epoxy grout ensures the joints stay pristine and never require harsh chemical scrubbing
12mm outdoor travertine tiles can be laid over the concrete, but you cannot simply glue them directly if there are any cracks. Concrete cracks will undergo reflective cracking, which means the crack will tear straight up through the adhesive and crack your new travertine tile. Your tiler must first repair the slab and apply an anti-fracture membrane (a flexible, rubberized mat or liquid coating) over the cracks to isolate the stone from the movement in the concrete.
It completely depends on the existing installation. On a bare concrete slab, 12 mm Travertine Tiles plus adhesive usually fit under most door clearances. On top of existing flooring, you may need to remove the old surface or plane doors to keep levels right.
Yes, usually the balconies have a concrete bedding. To ensure the colour matches your indoor installation, you can choose the right finish for the same stone and install it at both locations. Honed & Filled Travertine tiles are preferred for indoors, and unfilled finish for outdoors. Stone Planet can provide you with both from the same batch and quarry to ensure the premium travertine tiles match your installation areas.
The principle is the same everywhere: a good penetrating sealer that suits natural stone. In kitchens and bathrooms, you might reseal a little more often because of regular cleaning and spills, but the type of sealer stays consistent for all travertine indoor and outdoor tiles.
Not necessarily. Softer colours like Ivory and Classic Beige with a honed and filled finish often make small rooms feel calmer and larger. Strongly patterned tiles or French Pattern sets in the travertine tiles can overwhelm tight spaces, so we at Stone Planet can help you choose the right tone and movement for each room.
Most travertine floor tiles can be repaired easily. If you have spare tiles from the original batch of your installation, a tiler can usually lift the damaged tile, clean the bed, and replace it without pulling up the whole room. That’s one reason we suggest keeping some extra stock.
Porcelain keeps a printed pattern, which means each tile will be the same. Travertine keeps its real stone surface. Over time, many clients find that Natural Travertine Tiles age in a way that suits the home better, especially when they’re cleaned and sealed properly