What is Travertine stone?
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?
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What is Travertine?

Travertine is

Travertine 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.

travertine formation stage
denizli red travertine
travertine block
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.

light travertine quarry
ivory travertine quarry
extra light travertine quarry
mix travertine quarry
big travertine quarry
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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.

ivory travertine light
noche travertine
walnut travertine
country classic travertine
Da Vinci travertine
gold travertine
pearl beige
silver travertine
tahoe travertine
toscano mix travertine
What are the different styles of Travertine?
Travertine is processed in different versions depends on the final styles such as:

Paver
Tile
Mosaic
SplitFace
travertine paver
Paver

Ideal for outdoor projects such as pool decks, patios and driveway. Installed over sand, very durable, typically 1 ¼’’ thick.

What is the difference between Cross Cut and Vein Cut?What is Travertine stone
Cross Cut
Vein Cut
crosscut form
Cross Cut

is the process of cutting the blocks in parallel layers. Most of the Travertine is done in the cross cut.What is Travertine 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?What is Travertine stone
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 is Travertine stone

tile versus paver
tile inside versus paver outside
What finishes does Travertine come in?
Tumbled
Honed
Brushed
Filled
Filled & Honed
Chiseld
Bullnose
tumbled form travertine
Tumbled

All tumbled finished will have a soft smooth and warm look to it. It’s slightly rounded edge and corners with a soft surface.

What are the standard sizes of Travertine?What is Travertine stone
6 x 12 inch
15,25 x 30,5 cm

12 x 12 inch
30,5 x 30,5 cm

8 x 16 inch
20,3 x 40,6 cm

16 x 16 inch
40,6 x 40,6 cm

18 x 18 inch
45,7 x 45,7 cm

16 x 24 inch
40,6 x 61 cm

24 x 24 inch
61 x 61 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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