Travertine

Travertine is a nice natural stone that used as a building material utilized both indoors and outdoors, found in a range of colors from gray to coral-red.

Also, Travertineis a form of terrestrial limestone deposited around mineral springs, especially hot springs. It often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, cream-colored, and even rusty varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave.

In addition, since travertine typically lacks planes of weakness, and its high porosity makes it light in weight for its strength, gives it good thermal and acoustic insulating properties, and makes it relatively easy to work. Dense travertine makes excellent decorative stone when polished.

Uses:

Overall, you can typically find travertine used for:

• Paving patios and garden paths.
• Travertine is also available in tile sizes for floor installations.
• Interior Floors
• Interior and Exterior Walls
• Kitchen Countertops
• Sinks
• Vanity tops
• Bathtubs
• Shelves
• Backsplashes
• Fireplace Surrounds
• Walkways
• Patios
• Pool Decks
• Fountains
• Pedestals
• Benches.

Furthermore, Its beauty and durability make travertine tiles perfect for floors and walls inside the home. Here are the Pros and Cons of Travertine Tiles:

Advantages Of Travertine:

• Durability and long lasting.
• Ease of Installation(ease to cut and shaped).
• Easy repairs and replacement.
• Beautiful appearance(Stylish but dignified).
• Resilient against to temperature changes due to having holes in its texture.
• Resistant to discoloration over time.
• Resistant to sun damage.
• Eco-friendly.

Disadvantages Of Travertine:

• Must be appropriately sealed during installation.
• needs to periodic sealing (Reseal after 2-3 years).
• Maintenance (Difficult to repair damage).
• Limits on Cleaners.
• Easy to scratch as It is very porous and features a lot of holes.
• vulnerable to staining and etching.
• Travertine tiles are sensitivity towards acid.
• Expensive.

As a result, the use of travertine has many advantages. With disadvantages, we can make up for travertine compared to the advantages.