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What is fireplace made of? Can I used travertine for outside patio?

12 years ago

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Pat McCraith
11 years ago
Would love to know the name of this stone or tile......thank you!
Carla
11 years ago
Me, too! Thank you!
johnnyotto
11 years ago
You can use travertine outside on a patio but not the type of tile used inside. It has to be a thicker, paver type travertine. Similar look but you can't just use indoor tile - too thin. It would break.
Carla
11 years ago
Thank you!
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Raveninside
10 years ago
This is a vein cut travertine tile in a 12"x 36" format.

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