Travertine surfaces may be finished in a number of ways. Typical finishes are:
Polished: A glossy surface which brings out the full color and character of the travertine.
Honed: A satin smooth surface with little or no gloss.
Smooth: An even, flat, level finish, with no surface bumps or roughness.
Sawn: A comparatively rough surface; can be chat, shot, sand, or diamond sawn.
Filled or Unfilled: Travertine for horizontal applications is usually filled with a cementitious fill or an epoxy fill similar in color to the background color of the travertine.