Permafrost Travertine Look Porcelain Tile
Permafrost travertine look porcelain tile replicates the
organic beauty of natural travertine stone while delivering the durability and
easy maintenance of modern porcelain.
This USA-made collection captures authentic stone textures and color variations through advanced manufacturing, offering homeowners and designers the aesthetic appeal of quarried travertine without the porous surface, frequent sealing, or susceptibility to etching and staining that natural stone requires.
Each tile showcases realistic veining patterns and weathered surface details that mirror centuries-old travertine, making it ideal for anyone seeking timeless elegance with contemporary performance.
Permafrost Travertine Look Porcelain Tile Specifications
Permafrost travertine look porcelain tile features rectified edges for precise installation with minimal grout lines and a sophisticated matte finish that provides both visual appeal and practical slip resistance. The collection achieves a DCOF rating greater than 0.42, ensuring safe footing in wet environments, while the PEI IV durability rating qualifies it for high-traffic residential and light commercial applications. With Level 2 variation, each tile displays subtle natural differences that create authentic stone character without overwhelming pattern repetition.
The collection offers three distinctive colorways: River Stone presents soft gray-cream tones with gentle veining, Sand Stone delivers warm beige hues with brown undertones, and Slate Stone provides cooler gray shades with organic texture.
River Stone
Sand Stone
Slate Stone
Field tiles are available in 12x24, 24x24, and 24x48
formats, plus a 24x36 2cm paver designed specifically for outdoor
installations. Coordinating trim pieces include 4x24 bullnose tiles for clean
edge finishing and two mosaic options, 3x3 brick mosaic and 2x4 stack mosaic,
both mounted on 12x12 mesh backing, perfect for accent details and decorative
borders.
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Design Applications and Installation Versatility
Permafrost excels across diverse interior and exterior applications, adapting seamlessly to residential living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, showers, entryways, and outdoor patios. The large-format 24x48 tiles work beautifully in open-concept spaces, minimizing grout lines for a clean, expansive aesthetic that makes rooms feel larger. The 12x24 format offers traditional proportions ideal for classic floor patterns or vertical wall installations, while the 24x24 size provides balanced symmetry perfect for contemporary designs. The 2cm paver extends your indoor aesthetic outdoors, creating seamless visual transitions between interior rooms and exterior living spaces.
Each colorway coordinates effortlessly with various design styles. Pair River Stone with white cabinetry and natural wood accents for transitional kitchens that blend modern and traditional elements. Use Sand Stone to warm minimalist spaces with Scandinavian influences, creating inviting atmospheres with neutral palettes. Slate Stone creates dramatic contrast against lighter fixtures and furnishings in urban lofts or commercial lobbies, delivering industrial-inspired sophistication. The matte finish ensures the tiles feel luxurious underfoot while maintaining excellent traction in moisture-prone areas like shower floors, bathroom surfaces, and poolside installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the 24x36 2cm paver option is specifically designed for exterior applications including patios, walkways, and pool decks with its enhanced thickness and superior slip resistance.
River Stone features soft gray-cream tones, Sand Stone offers warm beige hues, and Slate Stone provides cooler gray shades, all with Level 2 variation for authentic stone appearance.
Absolutely, the matte finish and DCOF rating over 0.42 make it an excellent choice for shower floors and walls with superior slip resistance in wet conditions.
Regular sweeping and damp mopping with pH-neutral cleaner is all that's needed, no sealing required, unlike natural travertine stone.
Yes, the PEI IV rating qualifies Permafrost for light commercial applications including boutiques, offices, and hospitality spaces.
Transform Your Space
Ready to bring the beauty of travertine into your home without the maintenance? Order samples today to experience Permafrost's quality firsthand and see how each colorway complements your design vision. Contact Nova Tile and Stone to schedule your free design consultation and explore the complete collection.