Natural materials for construction and decoration have always been very popular. Recently, very often in the manufacture of interiors, travertines are used, which belong to the group of porous limestones, which are formed as a result of precipitation of calcium carbonate in hot and cold springs. Quite often, the structure of such material contains imprints of plants and shells..
Travertine, in comparison with dense limestones, has a lower density, is characterized by cellularity and more frequent inclusion of shells. The presence of cavities and a large number of cells contributes to the fact that the treated travertine surface clearly emphasizes the texture and color of the material.
In the process of use, it is necessary to take into account that natural travertine stone has a higher density than onyx, but less than marble. In this regard, such material is usually used for finishing floors, walls and, in some cases, ceilings..
Travertine is easy to process, since its density is somewhat lower than that of other facing materials. Also, thanks to this, all elements made of travertine are lightweight, which greatly facilitates and simplifies the process of their installation. This makes it possible to widely use parts made of this stone, widely used for external and internal decoration of buildings..
Travertine is classified as a moderately abraded natural stone, so it can be used in the process of making stairs and decorative elements of floors in places with low traffic load.
Due to its high thermal conductivity, such material can be successfully used to decorate fireplaces. Travertine is not resistant to aggressive environments and acids, therefore, it is not suitable as a material for the manufacture of countertops. Despite this, the widespread use of this mineral in recent years is due to its processing on modern high-tech equipment of the latest generation..
Travertine tiles can be cut crosswise and longitudinally. At the same time, a slab made of such a material, sawn transversely and processed according to the appropriate technology, has the texture of a tree. Most often, travertines are presented on the market in colors from soft cream to golden ocher. Rarely found material in bright yellow and red.
