The Romans, for example, built many of their famous buildings using travertine. A notable example is the Colosseum, a building made mostly from the material and has remained as one of the most enduring landmarks in Italy. It is also commonly found in some of the world's oldest buildings.Advantages of travertine flooringTravertine flooring is quite durable and with sufficient care, it can last for many years and maintain its beauty. When sold, the material is usually displayed with a mark indicating its hardness on the MOH scale. In general, travertine registers at the MOH scale with a 3-4 rating, which is near or equivalent to that of marble. As long as it is sealed, treated and cared for, it can withstand regular foot traffic plus lots more.If your flooring is not sealed and installed in its rough form, it offers excellent traction. This is why a travertine paver is safer to use than ceramic tiles outdoors in the garden or patio. Travertine also comes in several colours such as beige, white or ivory, brown, red and gold so tiles can be matched to a preferred colour scheme. It is also processed and sold in different finishes such as chiselled, brushed, tumbled and honed. Disadvantages of travertine flooringTravertine flooring is made out of natural limestone. If it is unsealed, it can be damaged or stained by high-acid products because it is by nature porous. Travertine is alkaline and will react when it comes in contact with acids from liquids and foods. It can also be damaged over time due to corrosion if cleaned using acid-based products. It also tends to be rather slippery when wet, especially if it is polished.This type of flooring is also a high-end construction material and as such, tends to be priced at a premium. It is possible it can be as expensive as granite tiles or even more. Travertine flooring also behaves similarly to other natural stone materials in that it can chip or break and is vulnerable to scratching. It also tends to be quite heavy, particularly the larger 12"x12" tile units, which can weight as much as 2.5kgs.Travertine flooring also requires regular care and maintenance and may not be the best option in homes where there are kids and/or pets if it is unsealed. It is also more frequently used in the patio or living room areas and very rarely in the bathroom and kitchen.     A travertine French pattern is becoming the premium solution for those wanting a pattern to their natural stone flooring. A travertine Versailles pattern is made up of real travertine stone. Consumers tend to want some sort of design to their flooring instead of a typical straight lay piece. In fact, contractors were finding themselves cutting pieces of tile to fit various design needs. The travertine Versailles has stepped in to fill that need. The pattern is bought in bundles or sets of 8 square foot or 16 square foot. Eight square feet represents a bundle and 16 square feet represents a complete set. It is no doubt that travertine floor tiles can be easily used for tiling in any of the place of a home as it is considered as one of the toughest material in comparison to other flooring materials available in the market