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Avocado Green Bullnose vs Ivory Travertine: Which Backsplash Tile Fits Your Project?

A glossy avocado green bullnose trim at $49.59 faces an ivory tumbled travertine square foot at $15.99. Compare coverage, finish, and which tile suits your project.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

When you're shopping for flooring tile stone, the decision sometimes comes down to a finishing accent piece versus a full tile for covering area. Here, the Avocado Green Ceramic Tile Bullnose Trim Subway Backsplash Mid Century Modern sits at USD 49.59, while the Ivory Light 3x6 Tumbled Travertine Tile Wall Floor Kitchen Backsplash (1 SF) costs USD 15.99. That's a USD 33.60 spread, so the right pick depends on how much area you're covering and the look you want.

Quick verdict

Choose the Avocado Green bullnose trim if you need a finishing trim piece for a Mid Century Modern layout. Choose the Ivory Light travertine if you want more area from a stone surface.

At a glance

ProductPricePrice barCoverageFinishEdge
Avocado Green Ceramic Tile Bullnose Trim Subway Backsplash Mid Century ModernUSD 49.595-piece pack / 0.5 sq ftGlossyRounded
Ivory Light 3x6 Tumbled Travertine Tile Wall Floor Kitchen Backsplash (1 SFUSD 15.998 pieces / 1 sq ftTumbled matteRounded

Where the Avocado Green tile wins

The Avocado Green tile is a bullnose trim that works as a natural finishing piece for exposed edges. Its polished finish gives the green color a reflective look, and it's built to handle water, so it suits kitchen backsplashes. If you're working on a Mid Century Modern project, this is the tile that adds the accent.

Where the Ivory Light travertine wins

The Ivory Light travertine wins on price and area. One square foot buys eight pieces, and the stone's aged character works indoors or outdoors, on walls or floors. If you're covering a larger area rather than finishing a small edge, this is the more economical route.

Product notes

Avocado Green Ceramic Tile Bullnose Trim Subway Backsplash Mid Century Modern

Avocado Green Ceramic Tile Bullnose Trim Subway Backsplash Mid Century Modern

This tile brings a glossy, rounded-edge accent to a backsplash with a definite Mid Century Modern mood. The 6 x 2 inch bullnose pieces come in a 5-piece pack and cover 0.5 square feet, which makes it a finishing piece rather than a field tile. Because the edge is rounded and the finish is glossy, it can tidy up the exposed perimeter of a subway layout while adding an avocado green color that stands out. The waterproof, water-resistant surface also suits areas that get splashed. The limitation is the small area per pack at the higher price: the 5-piece pack covers just 0.5 sq ft, so this is an accent purchase rather than a full-surface buy.

Ivory Light 3x6 Tumbled Travertine Tile Wall Floor Kitchen Backsplash (1 SF

Ivory Light 3x6 Tumbled Travertine Tile Wall Floor Kitchen Backsplash (1 SF

The ivory travertine tile gives you eight pieces of 3x6 stone in each square foot, and its tumbled, matte finish creates an old-world, aged look that works in kitchens, entryways, patios, and bathrooms. Since it is genuine natural stone, each square foot carries the kind of texture that makes a space feel more traditional. The trade-off is that the matte finish is less reflective than the ceramic option, so it won't provide the same accent color. It is sold by the square foot, so you'll need to calculate how many units your project requires before ordering.

Final choice by use case

If you're restoring or recreating a Mid Century Modern backsplash and need a trim edge to frame the layout, the Avocado Green Ceramic Tile Bullnose Trim is the better match. If you're covering a larger surface with stone texture, the Ivory Light 3x6 Tumbled Travertine Tile is the practical way to go.

Products in this article
Avocado Green Ceramic Tile Bullnose Trim Subway Backsplash Mid Century ModernUSD 49.59View on eBayIvory Light 3x6 Tumbled Travertine Tile Wall Floor Kitchen Backsplash (1 SFUSD 15.99View on eBay
Avocado Green Ceramic Tile Bullnose Trim Subway Backsplash Mid Century ModernUSD 49.59View on eBayIvory Light 3x6 Tumbled Travertine Tile Wall Floor Kitchen Backsplash (1 SFUSD 15.99View on eBay

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