Red Travertine - travertine of natural origin

Technical characteristics of Red Travertine

Geologically it is a chemical sedimentary rock (travertine / organogenic vacuolar limestone) with a predominantly carbonate composition (calcite). Being a strictly carbonate matrix material, it is highly sensitive to food and chemical acids (such as lemon, vinegar, wine, juices and anti-limescale detergents) and is subject to immediate clouding or corrosion when exposed to acidic substances. It has excellent structural strength and good sound-absorbing and thermal insulation properties. Due to its innate surface porosity, natural cavities are commonly filled with transparent resins, colored mastics, or cement before final finishing.

Applications in design

– prestigious vertical flooring and cladding: a leading choice for interior and exterior flooring, state lobbies, ventilated walls, and wall cladding in high-end residential and commercial settings.

– bookmatch compositions and aquifer cuts: the characteristic natural striation enhances the oriented pose for the creation of scenic accent walls in salons, lobbies and reception areas.

– bathroom and SPA environments: widely used for wall coverings, shower walls, sink plants and poolside (in brushed or bocciardata versions), creating warm and relaxing atmospheres.

– architectural elements and interior design: perfect for creating frames, portals, plinths, table tops, consoles, and dramatic stylized and contemporary fireplace surrounds.