Travertine – a noble, versatile stone

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29 July 2021
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Ana Rozman
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Travertine – a noble, versatile stone

Travertine is not only elegant and rustic, it is also very versatile. Outstanding buildings have been built with it since ancient times, and thanks to its robustness and timeless beauty it is also in demand in modern building projects. See for yourself where it can be used.

Corridor

If you want to give corridors and entrance areas a touch of luxury, Travertine is the right choice. Its unique, irregular patterns suit modern and classic styles alike. Walls and floors of travertine slabs also characterise impressive hotel lobbies and conference centres.

Kitchen

In the kitchen there are countless possibilities. You can use this Italian stone on walls (instead of tiles between the kitchen units), as a Kitchen worktop or on the floor. Let your imagination run free and discover its many unique earth tones. Preparing your favourite dishes in a rustic atmosphere sounds tempting, doesn’t it?

Bathroom

Resilience and natural beauty make travertine in the bathroom a special experience. For travertine in the Bathroom you need an experienced installer. Only properly laid tiles with suitable sealing and a clean finish lead to the desired result: a bathroom that stays luxurious for a long time. Travertine is suitable for walls and floors, but also for washbasins, mirrors and baths. It is ideal for the shower, because cleaning and care are very simple. Water marks and soap residue are easy to remove, so the shower looks good even without daily cleaning.

Terraces, driveways and garden paths

Travertine is not only suitable for indoors, it is also excellent outdoors. Elegant travertine paving stones are suitable for garden paths, courtyards, driveways and terraces, and you can also use it to enhance exterior walls or a fireplace. It comes in many earth tones, from light ivory and honey to dark brown, and in unique patterns. It is durable, weatherproof and does not lose its colour, so your outdoor area stays beautiful over the years.

Pool

What could be better than a dip in cool water on hot summer days … Travertine paving stones are an excellent choice for the pool surround. Its flawless, elegant look creates a spa oasis in your own garden. The porous structure is slip-resistant, and the stone stays cool even on hot days, which makes walking barefoot pleasant.

Travertine enriches any home, indoors and out. Do you already know where you will use it?


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