Natural Stone – Travertine
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Product Description
Travertine is a rather dense, banded limestone, sometimes moderately porous, that is formed either by evaporation about springs, as is tufa, or in caves, as stalactites, stalagmites, or dripstone. Where Travertine or Tufa (calcareous sinter) is deposited by hot springs, it may be the result of the loss of carbon dioxide from the waters as pressure is released upon emerging at the surface; the release of carbon dioxide lowers the solubility of calcium carbonate and it precipitates.
High rates of evaporation in hot-spring pools also lead to supersaturation which helps form travertine. Travertine formed in caves is simply the result of complete evaporation of waters containing mainly calcium carbonate.
Note: Being a natural product, stone is subject to variations in colour, tone and shading. Every piece of stone is unique. Always check colour match before installation and mix crates and boxes to create a natural blend before fi xing. Pitting, fi ssures, veining and chips are all characteristics of natural stone and must be expected. The above colours are indicative only.
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Travertine
honed and filled
polished and filled on request
suitable for interior and exterior use in residential situations such as floor and wall tiles, stairs foyers, entranceways, bathrooms, living areas and feature walls
mainly 457 x 457 x 10
call to confirm sizes and thicknesses available + matching copings.
custom tile sizes, finishes and copings on request: allow 14-16 weeks delivery.
rich variation in colour and texture, significant variation between finishes, relatively porous, must be sealed in bathrooms and when used outside
Protex
Solvent Based & BIO-SAFE version - Impregnating
Pristine
Solvent Based & BIO-SAFE version - Impregnating