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Porcelain vs travertine backsplash

14 years ago

We are about to have a travertine backsplash installed, but this evening when visiting at a neighbor's home, she said that she would never have a travertine backsplash because of the maintenance. She is a professional cook who lives in the kitchen and does not want to worry about splashes on stone. She has a travertine llo ceramic that she loves.

Help-I want low maintenance; should I return the travertine and choose a porcelain or ceramic?

Thank you

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charleee
14 years ago
You should repost this question in "design dilemma" instead of in "other". You will get about a billion responses there.
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SH interiors
14 years ago
Hi. Travertine does require maintenance and needs to be sealed on a regular basis. Typically once a year or sometimes twice a year is recommended. Even with the sealer it is possible to stain it, but I have used it many kitchens and bathrooms, it just depends on your situation.
Porcelain is a very hard product and very low maintenance, ceramic is too. If you decide to go with porcelain or ceramic there are a few options that are made to look like travertine. Good luck.
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