Area of Use
Mesh-mounted mosaic is recommended for interior cladding projects, public or residential. For this type of stone mosaic, travertine is the most popular choice, next to marble.
Features
Travertine is a sedimentary rock, created during extended processes of erosion, sedimentation, compaction, and cementation of small particles, plus plant and animal fossils. Travertine is sensitive to acids, with medium durability against mechanical stress and abrasion.
Main features
- density: 2 440 kg/m³
- water absorption: 2.6 %
- bending strength: 13 MPa
- abrasion resistance: medium
- hardness (Mohs scale): 4
Sizes available
Travertine Silver Mosaic comes with a 3 x 3 cm in size, and brushed finish.
Laying mesh-mounted mosaic
This mosaic is made from stone pieces bound to a mesh. It can be laid with adhesive, with or without joints. Recommended adhesives: Weberset ST 10; Weberset H2O Max. adhesion class C1 and EX25 Max², Weber Set Porcelain Max2 25KG; Weber Set Marmo Plus 25 Kg, C2 class.
Maintenance
Maintenance includes the 3 essential steps: cleaning, surface sealing, and maintenance. The use of alkaline cleaners is recommended (LTP Grimex, LTP Power Stripper) then, continue with applying LTP MPG, LTP Grout & Tile Protector, or LTP Mattstone H2O surface sealer over the already clean surfaces.
