The Washington Post reported that the travertine has been dated to 1.8 million to 0.7 million years old, meaning the quarry in from which this tile originated yielded quite the find.

Bathroom surfaces might include marble, granite, slate, travertine, or ceramic and porcelain tile. Each has unique characteristics, especially when it comes to porosity.

QUESTION: I have a bathroom shower that is lined with travertine tiles. There seems to be leaking taking place around the grout lines on the tiles, and the drywall seems to be wet after someone ...