The Travertine stone presents a very porous structure, with many small natural holes and a somewhat absorbent surface. This characteristic feature of the travertine might seem harmless and a simple visual aspect but it can have implications on the long run. This type of structure is less resistant and durable in comparison with other natural stones, for example marbles and granites. Therefore, the producers of travertine in Turkey have been developing an innovative technique to increase the longevity of travertine tiles. This practice includes a 1cm to 1.2cm cement filling, which seals all the natural holes on both sides of the tile. There are several advantages for this procedure:

1. Increased Durability

The main advantage of the two side filling is clearly the increased durability and resistance of the travertine tiles. This method fills up all the natural holes of the stone from both sides, which creates a protective barrier with numerous benefits. It does not only allow the tiles to remain in place for longer, as it also makes the material more resistance to all sorts of damage.

2. Added Property Value

Natural stone tiles remain intact for several decades, outliving the actual building in some particular cases. And even though travertine tiles are easily replaceable, it is preferable that they subsist for longer periods, at least in terms of value. Therefore, by increasing the product durability with the two side filling procedure, there’s a visible added value to the property.

3. Sustainable Product

Travertine tiles require maintenance on a regular basis, it is a well-known fact. However, with a two side filling the maintenance rates are drastically reduced. As most of the porosity disappears, so does the necessity to constantly preserve the tiles. The filling ensures that the product is in great conditions for longer periods, without the need for regular maintenance.

4. Disadvantages Neutralized

The two side filling technique somewhat neutralizes most of the disadvantages of the travertine. For instance, acidic substances (chemicals, citric juice, salt, etc…) won’t be much of an issue anymore. After all, the filling is now protecting the tiles from most exterior factors. This does not mean however, that you can apply just any product on the tiles. But at least it’s not a permanent risk to do so.

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Country: Turkey   |   Colour: Brown   |   Stone Type: Travertine
Main Features: Mineral and parallel vein; natural holes

Across the years, the Travertine Noce has been developing its own reputation and market segment. Despite being similar to the Travertine Classic, the Noce variation is one of the most popular and on-demanded stones of its kind and it can be used on about all sorts of applications, from coverings to landscaping. Moreover, the Travertine Noce presents a very uniform and predictable background, with peculiar features that produce a rather exclusive look. Additionally, this is a widely available stone with a competitive price and a versatile structure.

Structure and Composition

The appearance of the Travertine Noce is quite distinctive, since it presents a medium brown colour, followed by light and dark brown spots and some calcite. But the uniqueness of this travertine stone comes mainly from its characteristics natural holes and well-defined veinage. All in all, this is a very predictable and uniform natural stone, with not so much variation. However, there is quite some difference when comparing the two main versions – cross-cut and vein-cut. The cross-cut presents a more plain and cloudy background, with large spots that might be lighter or darker in colour. On the other hand, the vein-cut version presents a richer background composed by parallel veins that run across the whole surface. The two versions are equally popular and highly demanded.

Market Presence

In the Turkish market, the Travertine Noce is a well-known natural stone with a very high demand and acceptance. However, in the international context the Travertine Noce is still growing its own segment and the demand is somewhat moderate. Nevertheless, there is a great prospective for future growth, since this is a travertine stone with large reserves at the time. Also, it detains a quite unique appearance and an incredible versatility. Therefore, it is expected that the Travertine Noce will expand and acquire further reputation in the following decades.

Extraction and Applications

The Travertine Noce has most of its reserves in the province of Denizli, Turkey. The number of active quarries is quite high, and most of them present large dimensions, with up to 8 layers of extraction. Additionally, this travertine is widely known for being versatile, thus suitable for a wide range of applications. But the most common application uses include cladding, coverings, flooring and landscaping.

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