The
picture of the floor above is composed of a sedimentary rock called travertine.
It is the most extensive stone used in the architectural world today Extensive
deposits of this rock are quarried in Tirol, Italy, near Rome. In fact the famous
coliseum in Rome is composed of travertine. Most of travertine rock is quarried
in Italy, Other sources for this rock include Turkey, Mexico, Peru and the US.
Travertine
Characteristics
One
of the major characteristics of this stone is the holes in the rock. This unique
touch can be left as is as in many architecturally designed buildings throughout
the world or the holes can be filled with a grout. The stone can also be polished
to a smooth or shiny surface (above picture is polished to a shiny surface). Travertine
is close but not as hard as granite stone.
The
multitude of colors makes it an excellent choice when deciding the type of rock
to use in your living room,
hallway or kitchen.
Travertine can also be placed on walls as a facade to enhance the richness of
the stone throughout the room as well as the house.
Sizes
and Colors
Travertine
stone comes in a variety of warm colors and rich tones for your floor. Some of
the color shades light cream (ivory), beige, walnut, chocolate (noche), and gold
(oro/ (reddish rust
Tile
sizes for travertine comes in many sizes. Depending on origin of country tile
size vary from 12" x 12" to 24" x 24" Custom ordered tiles
are also available. They can be much larger in size and more expensive.
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