Natural stone tile made from the stone travertine. Travertine comes in a variety of colors and finishes. A honed (matte) finish is the most common for travertine tile. Travertine tile is a highly diverse flooring tile appropriate for a variety of uses. Travertine tile is be used outdoors and indoors in residential and commercial settings. Travertine is a very attractive natural stone that is smooth and dense. Travertine has been in use for thousands of years and has a remarkable creamy color that gives off an old-world aesthetic. It is a durable and low maintenance flooring tile. Travertine is a beautiful flooring option but has the potential to be a dangerous one as well. While available in different finishes (some slippery than others) Travertine can still cause quite the safety concern when wet.