Natural travertine stone comes from a sedimentary limestone rock. Travertine is a very resistant and long-lasting natural stone. It has been known since antiquity and was used in the construction of many Roman buildings.
Travertine tones follow shades of beige, yellow, pink, brown, etc. It has the particularity of contrasting roughness with elegant veins, this gives it a rustic and authentic appearance, very appreciated in constructions and interior and exterior arrangements. Travertine is available in different finishes, depending on the desired effect and the type of project: an antique and bush-hammered finish gives a more rustic look while a soft and polished finish gives it a nobler side.
Using Natural Travertine for Home Interiors
Do you have an interior design project in mind, looking for something that creates a warm and convivial atmosphere and do you prefer natural stones? Travertine is the ideal stone. A travertine floor will give your living room a warm and authentic look. In the honed (levigata) finish, travertine is grouted and then softened, giving the stone a brighter appearance. Travertine tiles are also very suitable for the bathroom or kitchen. In fact, besides its evident and particular aesthetic impact, travertine has excellent anti-slip properties.
Finish Your Exteriors in Natural Travertine
This natural stone allows creating beautiful outdoor spaces. Using travertine for the construction of balconies, terraces, and patios brings a rustic and authentic universe outside the house. A big advantage is strong resistance and easy maintenance. In finishing stone courtyards, travertine recreates graceful paths in gardens, precious external stairs, and enriches any other idea you want to realize.
Our stone slabs, for travertine paving, are available for any project, large or small, and do not fade over time, making them a great choice of natural stone for external use.
Travertine Pool Coping? Why Not!
Do you want to create a unique and practical pool edge? The edge of pools, in natural travertine, is a great choice to add a beautiful frame to the pool. A practical and safe stone, just the fact that it is anti-slip will save you a lot of trouble. Furthermore, it does not overheat due to the effect of temperature, which will prevent you from burning your feet when you get out of the water. Authentic, durable, resistant to weather and water splashes, it maintains its original appearance for a long time and will give your pool an incomparable and bright look.
Different Finishes and Processes of Travertine
Finally, we recall the possibility of choosing between different types of Travertine: Polished (Lucido), Antique (Anticato), Bush-hammered (Bocciardato).
Bush-hammered travertine may present irregularities in holes and cut, while polished travertine is much more finished and smooth. For an exterior, bush-hammered, rustic and natural, is preferable, it is precisely the authentic character of the irregular roughness of this stone the most sought after and preferred aspect. On the other hand, for an interior, a polished or antique finish is recommended.
This type of travertine undergoes a process for which the stone is softened. The stone, that is, is polished so as to give it a light opaque reflection and without apparent imperfections.
Travertine stone will bring warmth to your interiors and exteriors and unique authenticity. A natural stone is resistant to wear and stains.
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