Classic Light Travertine slabs, tiles and made-to-measure fabrication.
Marbre Import selects available lots, advises on layout and supports international projects in natural travertine. Origin: Turkey.
Tiles from €24.70 excl. VAT/m²
Classic Light Travertine
Origin and appearance of Classic Light Travertine
Travertine has been used in architecture since antiquity, with Colosseum in Rome.
Travertine is often grouped commercially with marble and limestone but forms through a distinct geological process based on calcium-carbonate deposition.
Its characteristic pores are created as carbon dioxide escapes during formation.
It forms around warm-water springs as calcium carbonate precipitates. The resulting pores may be left open or filled according to the finish and intended use.
Its layered structure records seasonal deposition and may include fossil traces.
Characteristics and uses of Classic Light Travertine
It is suitable for interior and selected exterior applications, subject to the lot, finish, climate and installation system.
Vein-cut and cross-cut slabs offer two very different visual expressions from the same block.
Classic Light Travertine is a widely specified pale Turkish selection.
Its consistent cream-beige colour brings warmth and luminosity to large surfaces.
The pores may be filled with resin or cement, allowing the appearance and performance to be tailored to the design.
Classic Light Travertine technical data
| Stone family | Natural travertine |
| Origin / quarry area | Turkey |
| Appearance | Light cream-beige with natural banding |
| Predominant colour | Beige |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces. Available finishes include filled, honed, brushed and project-specific alternatives. |
| Recommended applications | High-end interior applications |
| Exterior use | Subject to the selected lot, finish, climate and intended application |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | ~ 2 400 – 2 600 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | ~ 0.50–2.50% |
| Compressive strength | ~ 40 – 80 MPa |
| Flexural strength | ~ 5 – 10 MPa |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | subject to porosity, testing and finish |
Indicative reference ranges; confirm against the selected lot, finish and intended application.
Recommended applications
- Bathroom, mur, sol et revêtement intérieur
- Fireplace, comptoir, mobilier minéral ou habillage sur mesure
- Projet résidentiel, hôtelier ou architectural
- Calepinage et finition à valider selon usage
Need to confirm an available lot? Marbre Import can provide a curated slab selection, advise on thickness, finish and vein layout, and prepare a project-specific quotation. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Specification guidance
Specifying Classic Light Travertine for a high-end project
Classic Light Travertine is a warm, authentic pale stone whose lot, cut, fill, finish and format can be tailored to the architecture and intended use.
For architects and designers
Assessment of the veining, large-format appearance, layout coherence, installation constraints and expected maintenance level.
For stone contractors and project teams
Approval of the lot, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication, transport and technical feasibility before ordering.
For discerning private clients
Comparison with related stones, colour and finish selection, maintenance guidance and support through to quotation. For high-end projects, Marbre Import can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
How should the actual stone lot be approved?
Approval should consider the available lot, colour, veining, format, finish, thickness and intended application. Marbre Import can support selection with slab photographs, samples and technical data.
Can this stone be used in kitchens and bathrooms?
Suitability depends on the stone, finish, treatment, expected maintenance and exposure to staining or acidic products. Technical guidance is recommended before ordering.
Why is pricing provided on request?
Pricing varies with the lot, origin, availability, thickness, finish, quantities, fabrication and transport. A tailored quotation reflects the actual project rather than a theoretical list price.
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