travertine

Travertine ( TRA-vər-teen) is a form of terrestrial limestone deposited around mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, cream-colored, and even rusty varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. In the latter, it can form stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems. It is frequently used in Italy and elsewhere as a building material.
Similar (but softer and extremely porous) deposits formed from ambient-temperature water are known as tufa.

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    Travertine tilling help!

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    Silver travertine brushed opus style floor tiles

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    Putting down hardi six mil boards down on floor for travertine tiles

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    Travertine Splashback

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    Travertine

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    Travertine tiles walls

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    Topps Travertine

    Just finished a bathroom with Topps travertine what a nightmare, different sizes chipped on most corners and what he paid for them was unbelievable.
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    Travertine filler

    Can anyone recommend a good filler for ivory trav, or is an ivory grout the easiest way?
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    Travertine Floors

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    Travertine floor

    Hi guys, Doing a Travertine conservatory floor, client has asked: We note also from looking at the tiles, that they should be sealed prior to being laid as well as being sealed again once in place. Can anybody explain what sealing before means? Cheers
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