| Travertine is one of several
natural stones that are used for paving patios and garden paths.Travertine
tiles can be honed (semi polished) , polished, tumbled, chiseled edge or
straight edge, bullnose or beleved and available many other finishings. Most
Travertine Export from Turkey. It is sometimes known as travertine limestone,
sometimes as travertine marble; these are the same stone, even though it is
neither limestone nor marble. The stone is characterised by pitted holes and
troughs in its surface. Although these troughs occur naturally, they suggest
to some eyes that considerable wear and tear has occurred over many years.
Some installers use a grout to fill these holes, whereas others leave them
open — travertine can even be purchased "filled" or "unfilled." It can be
effectively polished to a smooth, shiny finish and comes in a variety of
colors from grey to coral-red. Travertine is most commonly available in tile
sizes for floor installations. Travertine is one of the most frequently used
stones in modern architecture, and is commonly seen as facade material, wall
cladding, and flooring. |