The stone travertine is a type of limestone formed by the rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate minerals. Travertine is usually found at the mouth of a hot spring or as stalactites and stalagmites in limestone caves. It is a beautiful light coloured stone and is suitable for many building and ornamental applications.
Building
Travertine has been used as a building stone since Ancient Rome, and is still used today. It is regarded as an extremely strong and reliable major construction material. It is also resilient and weatherproof, making it suitable for use as an externally facing stone or tile, while also making an elegant indoor floor or wall tile.
Landscaping
Travertine is a very versatile outdoor landscaping material. It is available in rough or honed pavers, making it easy to achieve the look you want with travertine. It will not suffer weather damage and is resilient to salt spray and pool chemicals, making it a great paving material for using around pools.
Entrance & Foyers
Travertine is available in shades of white and tan and has a beautiful creamy appearance. It can be refined, polished and honed to a high finish, making it a very elegant solution for interiors. It is particularly suitable for more formals spaces and is sure to make an impression when used in the foyers of hotels or offices.