TRAVERTINE
Travertine is a
light-colored limestone. It is a calcium carbonate rock deposited
around lime-rich springsand lakes. When the water evaporates, it
leaves behind layers of dissolved limestone and other
minerals,giving it its banded appearance. Its natural pits and
holes, made by bubbles in the hot springs where it was formed, lend
it a distinctive character. The holes are normally filled with
synthetic resins or cements for easier maintenance, and add to the
stone's unique character. Travertine is generally used for floors,
walls and for outside as cladding and pavement.
Although Travertine is generally
filled with grout before it is honed or polished, unfilled
travertine is also quite beautiful, and is often seen as exterior
surfaces of buildings.
The stone is soft and
delicate to look at. It breathes spaciousness. It's relaxed
and soothing. The feeling is peaceful, tranquil,
serene. It's a simple beauty. A casual formalness.
The classic aged look of tumbled stone will warm your home. A
polished or honed travertine becomes a bit more formal but yet,
it's still inviting. The soft earthy hues of this natural stone
truly keep it in tune with nature.
This is a calcareous
stone. It is highly reactive to the acids found
in lemons, vinegar, alcohol, etc. These acids will
etch the stone by leaving marks and rings. Similar to limestone,
travertine also varies in hardness, density, and porosity. Some
travertine stones are harder than others.
It is usually a more porous stone than marble and needs to
be sealed. If left untreated it will soak up liquids and
water.
This is also a softer natural stone. It will scratch. It's not as
soft as soapstone but it can't compete with the hardness of
granite. Travertine comes in all different sizes, from small
mosaics, to 36"x36" tiles, to large heavy slabs.
Travertine colors are in warm earthy tones. From the
softest ivories to the palest creams. Rich shades of golden honey
and silvery greens to deep mocha browns. Travertine never appears
as one solid color. The color tones vary and veins or
bands stone is of contrasting color run throughout the stone. No
two stones or tiles are alike.
Travertines are
appropriate for both interior and exterior applications. In
locations that are susceptible to freezing temperatures, travertine
is normally used for interior wall cladding and decoration.
Travertine is softer and more porous stone, so it requires sealing
when used in interior design.
Applications
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Interior and exterior walls
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Floors
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Furniture surfaces
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Vanities
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Decorative stonework
Finishes
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Polished(selected materials)
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Honed
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Tumbled
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Marble & Granite Supply of
Illinois
6666 W. Howard St
Niles, IL 60714
T: (847) 972-1161
F: (847) 972-1530
sales@marble-granites.com
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