Name : Italian Beige Travertine
Travertine Color:Beige , Italian Beige Travertine
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Travertine stone is soft and delicate to look at. It breathes spaciousness. It's relaxed and soothing. The feeling is peaceful, tranquil, serene.
Italian Beige Travertine a simple beauty. A casual formalness.
The classic aged look of tumbled stone will warm your home. A polished or honed travertine becomes a bit more formal, yet Italian Beige Travertine still inviting. The soft earthy hues of this natural stone keep it in tune with nature.
Travertine stone is a form of limestone. It often forms near hot bubbly mineral rich springs. Gas bubbles become trapped and create a pitted surface on the stone. These pitted surfaces can be filled with an epoxy or dust resin. Filling the small holes and pits gives the travertine a more finished look. A refined beauty.
The stone surface can be left in its natural state with the small holes and pits unfilled. This is a warmer aged look which will acquire a beautiful patina over time. Leaving the stone unfilled will affect the durability. Italian Beige Travertine will attract dirt much easier than a filled travertine making it harder to keep clean.
Italian Beige Travertine is a calcareous stone. Italian Beige Travertine is will react negatively to acids found in common household items such as lemons, vinegar, alcohol and some cleaning products. These acids will etch the stone by leaving marks, rings or dull spots.
Similar to limestone, travertine also varies in hardness, density, and porosity. Some travertine stones are harder than others.
Although the hardness varies, Italian Beige Travertine will still scratch. Italian Beige Travertine not as soft as soapstone but it can't compete with the hardness of granite. You can always test a sample stone by running a sharp blade across the top or even tossing your keys on it a few times.
What about colors? Travertine colors are in warm earthy tones. From the softest ivories to the palest creams. Rich shades of golden honey and silvery greens to deep mocha browns. Travertine never appears as one solid color. The color tones vary and veins or bands of contrasting color run throughout the stone. No two stones or tiles are alike.