What is Travertine?
Travertine is a natural stone that has been in use since ancient times, with Romans doing most of their construction work with it. The Romans used travertine to construct their aqueducts; today, travertine is used in interior and exterior buildings. It varies in color because it is a natural stone; you might not find the same travertine you used. It is a type of limestone typically formed in hot springs and is a precipitate of calcium carbonate. Among its components, there is calcite that makes it softer than the typical limestone. It is very porous and compared to limestone; it is less durable. However, Real Natural Stone is here to bring elegance to house designs with travertine and remind you why it still is one of the most preferred stones for your home.
Since it is a soft stone, it can be installed on kitchen countertops. However, acidic spills on the countertops might damage the travertine. It is not installed in kitchens alone; it can be used for flooring in different parts of your home. For flooring purposes, you can use the travertine tiles. Travertine can still be installed on walkways, pool decks, on the fireplace to draw attention and make a statement, patios, driveways, bathtubs, and the walls of your shower. Travertine varies in color depending on the area it was mined and the types of mineral found in that area; that is why at Real Natural Stone, you can find so many colors to choose from, like gold, silver, yellow, and grey, to name a few.
Our company offers various options for the finishes depending on what you are going for. For instance, tumbled finish, mostly used in the outdoors like patios and driveways. The tiles have a textured feel. Brushed travertine, a finish also used for outdoor applications. When it comes to these two finishes, the difference is that brushed travertine edges are not rounded like those of tumbled. Honed travertine has a smooth matte feel to it and is used in bathrooms. Polished travertine is more stain-resistant and has a shiny look. It might not be very clear to differentiate these finishes and find the appropriate one. Still, you don't have to worry because our team is always ready to give you free professional advice on your project's best finish fit.
Real Natural Stone has different types of travertine with different characteristics; • Yellow travertine has a gold base and has speckles and veining. It has a soft feel.
• Travertine Giallo has layered textures and veining. This type of travertine has a golden-brown color.
• Silyon travertine can either look brown or beige. It has white veining and a stunning texture. • Silver travertine looks like marble but has a different pattern from marble.
• Crema Viejo travertine has an uneven texture, has light and dark brown veins, and soft brown color.
Real Natural Stone provides quality travertine products for all your needs, expert tilers, durable material, unbiased advice on the best options to consider; we've got you covered, you need it, we've got it.
