Citiscapes, LLC
Travertine is a natural stone that's been used in outdoor spaces for centuries — and it's one of the most popular materials in Phoenix for good reason. It stays cooler underfoot than concrete, handles Arizona heat well, and adds a high-end look that's hard to replicate with manufactured products.
How travertine installation works: Travertine is set on a prepared concrete or compacted base depending on the application. Tiles are cut to fit, mortar-set, and grouted with a fill compatible with natural stone. Proper sealing is critical outdoors — it protects against staining, moisture absorption, and the daily UV exposure Phoenix delivers year-round.
Citiscapes installs travertine tile for pool decks, patios, walkways, and outdoor living areas throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and greater Phoenix. We source quality travertine in a range of finishes — brushed, tumbled, and honed — and help clients select the right profile for their space and use.
One of travertine's biggest advantages in Arizona is surface temperature. In direct sun, it stays noticeably cooler than concrete or dark-colored pavers — which makes it an especially smart choice around pools and any area where people walk barefoot. It's also non-slip when properly finished, which matters for wet environments.
Travertine is a natural material, so no two tiles are identical. That variation is part of the appeal — and part of why the planning and layout process matters. We work through that before installation begins so the finished product is exactly what you had in mind.
Proper installation is what separates travertine that looks great in five years from travertine that cracks, stains, or shifts. We prep the base correctly, use the right setting material, and seal every project before we leave the site.
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I am pleased with my experience with Citiscapes installing pavers in my backyard. I found the owner to be honest and eager to not only earn my business but to succeed in getting it right. Citiscapes was patient as my backyard project was delayed due to my pool installation (unrelated to them), and forthcoming as pricing changed due to these delays. We even added a change order at the last minute, which they could have viewed as a pain but accepted and worked around graciously. Once the work got started, the on-site foreman was communicative and collaborative, encouraging my review at various stages of the three-day effort. I would without hesitation use Citiscapes again on a future project.
We recently had the pleasure of doing business with the people at Citiscapes. We were on a tighter budget and Sean, our designer, was quite respectful of that fact. Ultimately, we did go over budget but Kendall presented the facts, the "what is" and the "what could be", and over budget was our choice. No pressure, just facts. We watched quite a bit of the hardscape installation and came to regard the workers not as "tile guys" but as craftsmen. They were attentive to detail and created tight joints in the travertine with beautiful lines, curved and straight. It is tedious, heavy, and hard work, and they rose to the demands of a job well done with confidence. We would definitely ask Citiscapes back in the future, no question.
We had Cityscapes demo our yard and install travertine. They did an absolutely beautiful job. Every cut is so precise! We were so surprised when they finished and we didn’t have any clean up or anything. The entire process was extremely professional. I highly recommend them!