Questions / Answers
- What is Travertine?
- Where does Travertine come from?
- What are the colors of Travertine?
- What are the different styles of Travertine?
- What is the difference between Cross Cut and Vein Cut?
- What are the differences between the qualities in Travertine?
- What is the difference between Travertine Tile and Travertine Pavers?
- What finishes does Travertine come in?
- What are the standard sizes of Travertine?
- What is the French Pattern?
What is Travertine?
Tavertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. It is formed by minerals dissolved in ground water, which are then deposited on the earth’s surface by rivers and natural springs.
Extensive deposits can be found at Tivoli in Italy. In fact the Travertine name comes from this town.
The best example in the world that hosts 40% of the reserve of Travertine and Marble can be found in Denizli, Turkey.
Where does Travertine come from?
Considering the consumption in the world, Turkey with its 13.9 billion tons of reserve has the capability to meet all travertine consumption in the world alone for 80 years. Denizli, Turkey is one of the regions where most of Travertine and marble quarries are located.
What are the colors of Travertine?
The colors of the Travertine forms naturally with the composition of chemical and mineral compounds and pressure exposed over a very long period of time. We display and stock travertine in the following colors…. Classic, Noce, Ivory, Silver, Walnut, Antique, Shelly White..
What are the different styles of Travertine?
Travertine is processed in different versions depends on the final styles such as:
Ideal for outdoor projects such as pool decks, patios and driveway. Installed over sand, very durable, typically 1 ¼’’ thick.
Attached to a net for easy installation, mosaics can be used indoors and outdoors for decorations. Perfect for a backsplash or accent wall.
Travertine split face has a rough surface and usually comes in a free length size. It can be used indoors and outdoors.
What is the difference between Cross Cut and Vein Cut?
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is the process of cutting the blocks in parallel layers. Most of the Travertine is done in the cross cut.
is the process of cutting the blocks in perpendicular layers. This cut reveals all the natural vivid lines in the structure of the stone.
Did you know
For centuries natural stone has been the symbol of wealth and nobility. Throughout the civilizations Travertine had been used for significant structures which have played an important role in society such as: palaces, libraries, temples and theaters.
What are the differences between the qualities in Travertine?
Select
Has less porous, less holes and more homogeneous color.
Standard
Having more porous and holes than select, this selection has some colors transitions.
Commercial
Has more holes and porous than any of other two selections above. Inconsistency in coloration is part of this selection.
What is the difference between Travertine Tile and Travertine Pavers?
Travertine Tiles are used for interior purposes such as bathrooms, kitchens, walls and patios. However Traverine Pavers are primarily used for outdoor projects for instance driveways, patios and pool decks. Our Travertine Tiles are 3/8 and ½’’ thick while Travertine Pavers are 1 ¼’’.
What finishes does Travertine come in?
The pores in the Travertine are filled with color resin or cement to produce a pristine, solid surface.
After filling the holes with chemicals the Travertine is sanded for a matte finish.
The edges of the Travertine are rounded off for an oval appearance which can be used in the pool as coping.
What are the standard sizes of Travertine?
6 x 12 inch
15,25 x 30,5 cm
18 x 18 inch
45,7 x 45,7 cm
12 x 12 inch
30,5 x 30,5 cm
16 x 24 inch
40,6 x 61 cm
8 x 16 inch
20,3 x 40,6 cm
24 x 24 inch
61 x 61 cm
16 x 16 inch
40,6 x 40,6 cm
What is the French Pattern?
A Travertine french pattern set covers exactly 8 sqf and consists of the following pieces: 1 piece 16×24, 2 pieces 16×16, 1 piece 16×8 and 2 pieces 8×8.
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