Travertine | Travertine Tiles | Install Travertine | French Pattern
Features
Travertine is a sedimentary rock formed by the erosion, precipitation, compaction, and cementation of mall particles and plant/animal fossils. The process of formation and the composition are responsible for the travertine’s features, hence a calcite rock with many models and densities.
Classic Travertine Features
- density: 2 440 kg/m³
- hardness (Mohs scale): 3-4
- water absorption (normal conditions): 2.6 %
- mechanical strength (compression): 11.2 MPa
- resistance to abrasion: average
- fire rating: class A1 (non-flammable)
Areas of use
Classic Travertine can be used as a building material for interior and exterior cladding projects, in areas such as hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, or as accent walls. The tumbled finish conveys an archaic, soothing, comfortable look. Classic Travertine is also highly recommended for many models of plinths with a lot of processed edges available.
How to install travertine?
The installation of a Classic Travertine is completed by the back buttering technique.
Tips for cleaning your travertine surfaces
For decoration projects with extended lifetimes, keep in mind the 3 essential steps:
1. Cleaning: use suitable cleaners (LTP Grimex and LTP Power Stripper).
2. Surface Sealing: with professional impregnators (LTP Colour Intensifier, LTP Mattstone H2O, LTP Grout&Tile Protector, LTP Mattstone).
3. Maintenance: with LTP Waxwash and LTP Stonewash.
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