Artistic Pavers vs Travertine – Which is Better?

Although reasonable, a poolside installation never goes smoothly without the battle between pavers and Travertine. Confused and wondering which would make the best option for your place? Skim through our perfectly analyzed comparison disclosure on Artistic pavers vs Travertine – everything you would ever want to know about the two materials and their suitability for the installation is broken down precisely. Let us get the ball rolling.

What are Artistic Pavers?  

Artistic pavers are one of the poolside deck coverage materials that are popular in being easy to install and giving out a gorgeous outlook.

Artistic pavers can be divided into two categories: brick and concrete pavers. 

As we move further into the context, we will discuss them in detail; stick around; you wouldn’t want to miss out on any.

Pros and Cons of Artistic Pavers 

As the popular saying goes, “everything has two sides”, and so do the pavers.

If you consider artistic pavers as an option for your pool deck, patio or wherever else, you must be enlightened on their pros and cons to make the best possible decision.

For better comprehension, let us go into detail by analyzing both available types of pavers in the market.

• Brick Pavers 

Brick pavers are popular artistic pavers, given their natural resistance power and aesthetic style. They also date back a long time.

Since these pavers are widely available, you will have a wide range of options regarding shapes, colours and sizes. 

They also easily blend in with any theme – so you will have nothing short of perfect when considering the outlook of the deck.

How about resilience?

Since pool decks are in continuous contact with water and human activities, it is incredibly important for the floor to be slip-resistant. Who wants to go for a relaxing swim and end up slipping and breaking an arm? (That was dark humour, but it conveys the message, doesn’t it?)

Bricks in nature have considerable resistance. So all you will have to do is to choose bricks with suitable texture to bear a fair amount of slip resistance.

The only drawback of brick pavers comes into play during the installation process. Brick pavers demand PERFECT installation.

If it is imperfect, you will have to spend twice and thrice the budget you spend during construction alone for the damages and repairs the future will bring. 

So it is paramount to wrap the installation properly and perfectly to avoid future problems.

And often, it is a nuisance, an issue since tiny imperfections are sometimes unavoidable and common.

• Concrete Pavers 

Concrete artistic pavers are an affordable option with high durability. They can last up to several years with great outlook and resilience when installed and maintained properly.

Just like brick pavers, concrete pavers also give you different options to choose from when it comes to size, colour and shape.

Moreover, concrete pavers have high resistance by nature. One less trouble (slipperiness) in the presence of them.

Affordable, resilient, durable, and aesthetic. What about the downside?

The con is again related to the installation.

Like brick pavers, concrete pavers also require perfect installation on the floor. And you will have to keep an eye on proper maintenance, too, if you want the flooring to last long.

One mistake during the fitting procedure and everything would turn into a mess.

What are Travertine?

Like how boujee the name “travertine” sounds, it is of the upper class among the pavers. It’s expensive and worth the price.

Travertine is a natural stone found in nature. More or less likely to the granite and marble stones. Their natural glamour, resilience and power make them a great option for poolside decks and other flooring types.

Let us dive into the pros and cons of them down below. Keep following.

Pros and Cons – Travertine

Let us talk about the advantages of Travertine first.

Travertine is a porous material. What does that mean? Which means they are naturally non-slippery – slip resistance at their highest.

However, skipping sealing would be a bad idea as chemicals you put into the pool water may damage or stain the flooring materials. 

Sealing will act as insulation and therefore protects the materials.

What’s more? Travertine has natural properties that reflect the UV sun rays. Hence, you will never have a scorching surface to step on but a cool floor forever. (How amazing is that?)

They also have resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, which can come in handy during the installation process.

They are also very durable upon good maintenance.

What are the drawbacks?

Unexpectedly, it’s quite a few; let’s get to all of them one by one.

First off, the installation process of Travertine is relatively harder than any of the counter materials. They are heavy and thin. So it can be quite a challenge when it comes down to installing them perfectly.

Since Travertine is thin, they are prone to get cracked or chipped. Of course, they would chip and crack for no reason. But over hard blows or falls, it is much more likely to happen. And there aren’t many options regarding the shapes and colours too.

Generally, Travertine is only available in square and rectangular shapes. As for the colour options, they only come in very neutral colours and none else. So, you have very limited options in this category as well.

Which is Better – Pavers or Travertine?

At the end of the day, it is up to you to choose which would better suit your requirements, budget and preferences.

Both artistic pavers and Travertine have their pros and cons. So it all comes down to your needs.

To help you decide better, look at the chart below that summarizes all of the above comparisons and explanations. (Would help you get the bigger picture)

	Brick pavers	Concrete pavers	Travertine
Durability	High	Extremely high	Very High
Outlook	Many option of colors, shapes and sizes	Many options of colors, shapes and sizes	Very limited options of colors, shapes and sizes
Installation	Moderately difficult	Moderately difficult	very difficult
UV absorption	No	Yes	No
Price	Affordable	Much affordable	Expensive

 

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