Everything about Travertine

Porous limestone is a type of decorative stone. It is a remnant of the mineral deposits of caves or hot springs, or of the sediments of the seas and rivers, which are seen as relatively large zones. Specific weight of travertine stone is 5 kg / m3.
Travertine stone is resistant to climate change and rain and snow and is also diverse in color, travertine stones in nature are white, cream, chocolate, red, walnut, yellow, lemon, silvery and chocolate. Travertine can be used in both the exterior and interior spaces of buildings.
Each stone is suitable for use in certain situations and locations and should be of a suitable type for different applications. The rock face must be highly resistant to heat, humidity, cold and UV sunlight
For this purpose Travertine, Granite, Chinese and Sandstone are the best types of facade stones in terms of technology and you can choose from among the items of cost and availability and taste.
Benefits of Travertine stone
The travertine surface is always cool, so it's a good choice for pools and yards in hot weather.
High traceability of travertine stone
Its most common colors are affordable.
Its porous texture is a barrier to slipping.
Instead of using mortar, the stone can be worked dry.
The luxurious texture of Travertine brings a spectacular look.
Travertine stone does not become discolored.
Of the disadvantages of travertine stone
One of the disadvantages of travertine stone is its lack of uniformity in color and design as well as its low resistance to cold. If the travertine is wet and the ambient temperature reaches the freezing temperature, this instant rock will crumble and therefore cover the travertine piles in the cold air for long periods of time.
Another disadvantage of Travertine stone is its relatively high water absorption. This defect also reduces the amount of water absorbed by the resin market and is used during processing and polishing, making the stone less dirty. Therefore, the quality of the sub and resin used during processing have a significant impact on the durability and beauty of Travertine stone.
Travertine has thermal and acoustic insulation properties due to its cavities. Travertine stone has an acceptable strength. This stone can be cut into three undulating shapes. Of all the types of travertine, white travertine, which has more uniform color veins and porosity, has the highest quality.
The reason for the presence of light travertines can be attributed to the presence of scattered iron oxide pigments in the travertine rocks. The beautiful appearance of travertines is due to the difference in the amount of iron oxide in its various layers.
What is related to the price of travertine stone in Iranian stone market is the most important parameter is that the closer the color of the stone to the brighter colors, the more expensive it will be.
The most important travertine mines in Iran are: Haji Abad Travertine, Dara Bukhari Travertine, Azarshahr Travertine, Silver Kashan Travertine, Aga Mohammadi Chocolate Travertine and Abyaneh Travertine. The most exported Iranian travertine stones, Silver Travertine, Azarshahr Red Travertine, Limousine Travertine, Valley Heater Travertine.
Travertine stone is manufactured in two slabs and two lengths in Iranian factories. Travertine slabs are often used for luxury or special locations that are large or specific for project managers. Travertine stone slabs are also extremely suitable for export. Longitudinal stone Travertine stone often has internal uses. The price of travertine stone will vary depending on the size of the purchase.
The difference between travertine and marble The difference between travertine and marble
The price of natural travertine is usually higher than that of marble, but natural marble has a higher price for flooring. Costs vary, of course, with the quality of the stone. Each square meter of stone can cost between $ 2,000 and $ 2,000.
The marble texture is very smooth and is polished to a glossy state. The stone tends to have a bit of a glittering glitter too. Travertine is apparently porous, and it looks more natural and textured. However, when firmly adhered, the travertine plaque should be smooth and suitable for the floor or as a bathroom flooring. The stone is relatively soft and water absorbent, so a multilayer resin should be used to prevent water from penetrating the rock.
Travertine colors are typically warm and range from white or cream to beige, golden, brown and even red. Although marble is sometimes monochrome, it is often a color with other streaks running through it. , Like white with gray or black veins. Other common colors include black, white, gray, pink, blue or green.