White Travertine Tile: Ivory, Light and Cream Options
Quick answerWhite travertine tile is usually a pale ivory or cream stone, warmer than white marble. Our closest match is Ivory Light travertine, with Ivory travertine and Durango Cream as warm neighbors. Seal it and order samples to check the shade in your light.
White travertine tile is one of the most searched stone looks, and it comes with a catch: true pure white travertine is rare. Most "white travertine" is an ivory, cream or light beige stone that reads as white in a bright room. This guide explains what white travertine tiles really look like, which of our stones come closest, and how to use them. Ready to shop? Start with Ivory Light travertine and all travertine.
What Is White Travertine?
Travertine is a natural stone formed by mineral springs, and it is known for warm tones and soft, linear texture. White travertine stone usually means the lightest end of that range: a pale ivory or cream with only a little veining. It is warmer than white marble, with a softer, earthy feel. If you want a crisp, cool white, look at white marble tile. If you want warm and relaxed, white travertine is the answer. Learn the basics in what is travertine and compare in travertine vs marble.
White Travertine Tiles We Carry
Ivory Light Travertine
Ivory Light travertine is our lightest travertine and the closest match for white travertine tile. It is a pale, creamy ivory that brightens a room without looking stark. It comes in field tile and mosaic forms and in several finishes, including tumbled, filled and honed, filled and polished, and split-faced. Ivory and light travertine are the same family look.
Ivory Travertine
Ivory travertine is a classic cream-beige tone, and it also comes with trims and moldings, which is helpful when you want a full, matching finish. See the Durango Cream collection for another cream option.
Light Blends and Mixed Looks
If you like a bit of variation, a mix of ivory, noce and gold tones adds depth. Browse mixed ivory, noce and gold travertine, silver pewter blend and silver travertine for cooler tones.
White Travertine Tile Finishes
Finish changes how white travertine looks. Tumbled has a soft, aged edge and is a favorite for rustic and Mediterranean spaces. Honed is smooth and matte. Filled and honed has the natural holes filled for a flatter surface. Polished is glossy and shows the brightest color, see polished travertine tile. Unfilled stone keeps its natural pits, which some people love and others avoid. Learn the difference in filled vs unfilled travertine, the travertine polishing guide and stone tile finishes. Shop honed travertine, filled honed travertine and tumbled travertine.
Where to Use White Travertine Tile
Floors and Patios
Light travertine is a classic for floors, entries and outdoor spaces, and its soft color reflects light. See travertine floor tile, outdoor tile, pavers and pool coping and pool and spa.
Bathrooms and Showers
White travertine gives a bathroom a calm, spa-like feel. In wet areas, seal the stone and use a proper waterproofing system, as your installer advises. Read travertine bathroom tile, travertine shower tile and bathroom tile.
Backsplashes and Fireplaces
A small mosaic or simple field tile gives a kitchen a warm, light backsplash. See travertine backsplash tile, travertine mosaic tile, backsplash tile, travertine fireplace tile and fireplace tile.
White Travertine vs White Marble
White marble is cooler, brighter and more polished-looking, with gray veins. White travertine is warmer, softer and more textured. If you are torn, compare white marble tile samples side by side with ivory travertine. Read limestone vs travertine for another comparison, and see dolomite colors for a white stone that looks close to marble.
Pairing White Travertine With Trim and Accents
Matching trim finishes the look. Several of our travertine families offer pencil liners, bullnose, chair rails and moldings, so browse travertine trim and moldings, quarter round trim, stone trims and edges and bullnose trim. For contrast, add warm Noce as a border.
Caring for White Travertine
Light stone shows spills more easily, so sealing matters. Wipe spills quickly, use a stone-safe cleaner, and avoid acidic products. Read the travertine sealing guide, travertine care, travertine repair guide and natural stone care.
Plan and Order
Since natural stone varies, samples are the best way to check the white you want in your own light. Any 5 samples are $25 and ship free: order sample tiles. Use the tile calculator, read the travertine cost guide and see the same lot guarantee. Local? Try Anaheim pickup, or contact us.
Quick Checklist for Choosing White Travertine
Decide how white you really want. If you need a bright, cool white, marble is the better match, and travertine will look warmer than you expect. If you like a soft, creamy white that feels relaxed, ivory and light travertine are perfect. Pick the finish next. Tumbled hides wear and suits floors and patios, honed gives a clean, quiet surface and polished brings out the brightest color. Think about the grout color as well. A grout close to the stone color keeps the surface calm, while a darker grout makes a pattern stand out. Then compare samples in your own light, in the morning and at night, because travertine shifts from cream to beige depending on the light. Finally, plan your trim so the edges, steps and corners all match.
For more design inspiration, browse the tile inspiration gallery and the blog post travertine tiles for indoor and outdoor spaces.
Design Ideas for White Travertine
Pair light travertine with warm wood, linen and brushed metals for a relaxed Mediterranean feel. In a bathroom, use a tumbled mosaic on the shower floor and a matching field tile on the walls. Outdoors, light stone stays comfortable underfoot and brightens a shaded patio. A simple running-bond or stacked layout keeps the look calm, and a herringbone mosaic adds quiet texture. See stone tile patterns for layout ideas.
Common questions
What is white travertine?
White travertine is the lightest end of travertine, usually a pale ivory or cream stone with soft linear texture. It is warmer than white marble.
Is there pure white travertine tile?
True pure white travertine is rare. Most white travertine tiles are ivory or light cream and look white in bright rooms. Order a sample to see the shade.
What is the whitest travertine you sell?
Ivory Light travertine is our lightest travertine and the closest match for white travertine tile.
Is ivory travertine the same as light travertine?
They are the same family look: a creamy, pale travertine. Ivory Light is the lighter version, and Ivory travertine is a bit more beige.
What is the difference between white travertine and white marble?
White marble is cooler and brighter with gray veins. White travertine is warmer and softer, with a more textured, natural look.
Is white travertine good for floors?
Yes, it is a classic floor stone, and a tumbled or honed finish wears gracefully. Seal it and wipe spills quickly.
Can I use white travertine in a shower?
Yes, with care. Seal the stone and use a proper waterproofing system as your installer advises.
Is white travertine good outdoors?
Light travertine is popular for patios and pool areas because it stays comfortable underfoot. Check the product page for outdoor suitability and use a finish your installer recommends.
Which finish is best for white travertine tile?
Tumbled hides wear and suits a rustic look, honed is smooth and matte, and filled and honed has a flatter surface. Polished is glossy and brightest.
Does white travertine stain?
Light stone can show spills, so sealing helps. Wipe spills quickly, use a stone-safe cleaner and avoid acidic products.
What is the difference between filled and unfilled white travertine?
Filled travertine has its natural holes filled for a smoother surface. Unfilled keeps its natural pits and a more rustic feel.
What trim matches white travertine tile?
Several of our travertine families offer matching pencil liners, bullnose, chair rails and moldings. Check each product page for the pieces available.