What is Travertine Used For?
Travertine has been used since the time of the ancient Romans as a building material. In fact, some of the world’s most famous structures, such as the Roman aqueducts, were constructed using travertine. In modern construction, the stone has been used for many interior and exterior designs.
What is Travertine?
Travertine is similar to limestone. In fact, travertine actually is a type of limestone, although the names of the two stones should not be used interchangeably, as some differences exist. Travertine typically forms in hot springs. It forms by the precipitation of calcium carbonate.
What is the Difference Between Travertine and Limestone?
Travertine is comprised of mostly calcite, which makes it a much softer stone than regular limestone. Travertine is more porous and is less durable than limestone, which means you will need to be careful where you choose to install your travertine.
Where Should You Install Travertine?
Fireplace Surrounds
Another place travertine will look great is as a fireplace surround. The natural stone will be pleasing to the eye and will draw attention to the fireplace.
Walkways
Travertine is a great stone for walkways, and it is often used for this purpose. In specific, honed travertine looks great on walkways.
Interior Floors
Just as you can use the stone for walkways, you can also use travertine for interior floors. With a honed finish, the floor will look amazing.
Patios
Travertine is commonly used in outdoor areas. If you are looking for a stone that looks nice on your patio, you should strongly consider going with travertine.
Pool Decks
Travertine is slip resistant, which makes the stone an excellent choice for pool decks.
Interior and Exterior Walls
If you want to bring a touch of natural beauty to your interior or exterior walls, using travertine can help you do just that.
Bathtub Surrounds
Another use for travertine is as a bathtub surround. The natural stone will bring light and life to your bathroom.
Shower Walls
You can also utilize travertine for shower walls. The natural stone looks beautiful when incorporated into the home as a shower wall.
What Colors is Travertine Available In?
Travertine is available in a variety of colors from grey to gold. The color of the stone will depend on where it was quarried and which minerals are present in that particular area.
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Material Name
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Wooden Jade Brown Travertine, Yellow Brown Travertine
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Stone Type
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Travertine
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Color
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Brown |
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Classical, environmentally friendly, romantic and dreamy. |
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It can be used for roads, squares, pedestrian streets, and indoor and outdoor floors, walls, steps and countertops. |
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Normal Size
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300x300x10/12mm, 400x400x10/12mm, 300x600x10/12mm
600x600x20/30mm, 800x800x20/30mm, 1000x1000x20/30mm
2000upx1200upx20/30mm
Cut-to-size
Customized Size |
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Finished
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Polished, Honed, leather, sandblasted, bush-hammered,sawn, etc.
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Packing
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1 Thin tiles: styrofoam box or carton box+wooden crate fumigated, reinforced with strap.
2 Thick tiles: wooden crate fumigated, reinforced with strap.
3 Flag slabs: wooden bundle fumigated, reinforced with strap.
4 Countertops: polished face vs face with foam membrance between, packing in wooden crate reinforced with strap
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Quality Control
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All goods have been checked by experienced QC before packing and loading
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FAQ:
Q: Are you manufacturer?
A: Yes, Sanco Stone is a large scale professional stone factory.
Q: What products does Sanco Stone make?
A: 1, Artificial quartz stone slabs.
2, Granite and marble slabs.
3, All kinds of finished products.
Q: Can Sanco offer the most competitive price?
A: Yes, because we have our own large-scale processing plant, our own sales and service team, which saves a lot of intermediate links.
Q:What is your MOQ?
A:The minimum order quantity is 100sqm, also be adjusted according to your requirements.
Q:What is your delivery time?
A:The time of delivery is about 15-20 working days after receiving the deposit.
Q:What is your payment terms?
A:T/T or L/C at sight
Q:How about the samples?
A:Free samples, going by containers or air-freight cost paid by customer.
