Travertine Tiles: timeless in appeal
Travertine has a glorious history of usage in
architecture. It has been used in the construction of many historic monuments,
such as, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Sacre
Coeur in Paris.
Nowadays, Travertine is widely used as a flooring material.
Travertine is a porous sedimentary rock, formed by the
precipitation of carbonate minerals. It is formed when a lot of water
containing carbon dioxide seeps into limestone rock formations. The limestone
dissolves, and gradually saturates the water. When the water is completely
saturated, crystallization occurs, creating Travertine. The stone can be easily
identified by the troughs and pitting on its surface. Pure Travertine rock is white
in color, while those having impurities in them can be yellowish. The porous
nature of the rock keeps algae, fungi, and various inanimate impurities, such
as mineral salts, trapped into it. Different percentages of these impurities in
Travertine give it different characteristic colors, from coral red to deep
gray.
Travertine has a glorious history of usage in
architecture. It has been used in the construction of many historic monuments,
such as, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Sacre Coeur in Paris. Nowadays,
Travertine is widely used as a flooring material.
Travertine is well known for its subtle color and texture
variations, and hence can make any room look great. Its usage in bathrooms is
particularly popular. Smooth and shiny Travertine can make the most mundane
bathroom look like an exotic getaway. Black and white , adding a dash of spice
to the décor of any room.
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building your dream home, designing a commercial master- piece, or creating a
garden paradise, Surfaces USA provides the essential qualities that give your
vision the look and feel you desire. We carry a wide selection of the Finest Travertine Wall Tiles,
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