Variety of Travertine Slab in Iran

Travertine slab is a calcareous rock formed by the activity of hot springs. The high strength and variety of travertine designs and colors have made architects and activists of the construction industry increasingly attract  to this beautiful stone. Iran with its unique geology has a variety of travertine reserves in its heart.

What are the various products of Travertine?

Travertine stones in nature appear in white, cream, chocolate, red, walnut, yellow, lemon, silver and chocolate and no travertine is defined for the use of travertine stone. Both interior spaces can be used. The travertine stones are veined in such a way that they can be cut and processed in undulating and undulating form.

 The use of travertine stone for the exterior of buildings has been common during the years. Travertine stones in Europe and America are also used in the floor of some spaces, and because of their soft structure, they are suitable for people looking for 2 cm or 1.5 cm thick stone. Mined travertine blocks are mined with different colored heads and therefore badly cut into different color categories. Whatever the price or price of travertine stone in the Iranian stone market, the most important parameter is that the closer the color of the stone to the brighter the color, the more expensive the stone will be. There are also travertine stone products in various types that can be viewed online through the internet.

Most important uses of Travertine blocks

Travertine blocks and its applications in the building industry

Distinctive features of this product such as high strength, acceptable color gamut, polished appearance and other materials make it the most common option especially for exterior. In addition, travertine has a relatively good role in acoustic and thermal insulation and cooling, thanks to its cavities within the structure. Also, the existence of natural cavities gives this stone extensive and unique features.

The travertine structure cavities have a positive and positive role in cement and mortar runtime, providing a stronger and more durable bond. In addition, the uneven surface caused by these cavities in travertine stone, if used as a paving stone, naturally prevents people from slipping and enhances environmental safety and is therefore a positive feature. Be. The holes in the rock’s structure automatically provide a space that will exert pressure when the rock shrinks and expands, thus maintaining the rock’s longevity and useful life. The presence of these cavities reduces the density of travertine rock, which is an important advantage for heavy-weight materials such as rock. Due to the growing demand and different needs, today travertine rocks are offered in two types of filled and unfilled. In the filled sample, its holes are filled with resin.

Various processes of travertine stone such as antique, abraded, matte, leather and bush hammer are offered for use in building facades. For exterior paving, this product also has the usual polishing, trimming, and rough texture, offering the first sample the smoothest and the last the roughest surface.

In terms of price travertine stone is cheaper and more affordable than similar examples for facade. Travertine is also one of the rocks that are well cut and have a good groove, so it is available in different sizes and shapes and is used in different spaces with different applications.

Travertine stone is more resistant than marble and repels expansion due to the holes in the stone. In terms of cutting, it is considered to be a soft component, and due to its particular beauty, demand and price have grown dramatically in recent years. Travertine stones are used in both filled and unfilled form. If filled in, they are used in places where there is a high level of flooding, and in general it is best not to use them in the kitchen, bathroom, toilet and toilet. The use of travertine stone in other places of the building is not an obstacle. However, travertine is often used in interior and exterior facades as well as for paving. Surface travertine rocks are also processed into glass, bush hammer and leather.

Are Travertine blocks more expensive than slabs?

Like tile stone, the price of slab stone is influenced by several factors. After the type of stone and its origin, which may be internal or external, factors such as slab size, thickness, shear (waveform or corrugated) type of processing, book machining, market demand, order quantity and some other factors determine the price of slab stone.

Set. At the time of writing, the base price of the Iranian stone slabs produced by Mikashist Company is in the range of 250000 to 600000 USD per square meter. This price is great for different types of stone and the price difference depends only on the type of stone and not on the quality of production. It is cheaper because of the travertine block because there is a lot of sand and cement to be purchased. also to find out more about travertine slab cost, travertine slab size, travertine slab colors and travertine tile permitted  You can search online.

Is Travertine more expensive than Granite?

If travertine is used as a flooring, its initial cost is higher than concrete flooring. In addition, the color and texture of this stone are more expensive than plain textures. It should be noted that travertine resources are not available everywhere and can only be extracted from specific areas. If the rock is exposed to places where gamma rays, X-rays, magnetic waves or strong chemicals are present, it reflects the waves and can lead to dangerous diseases such as cancer in humans. Therefore, this stone is not used in such places. So it can be said that travertine is slightly more expensive than granite.

Benefits of Travertine stone

• Travertine stone does not absorb heat and its surface is always cool, so it is suitable for use in hot areas. It is used to create a cool feeling in the pool and bath.
• Due to its high porosity, it does not have a smooth surface and its porous texture prevents it from slipping.
• The texture of Travertine stone is unique and this is one of the benefits of this stone.
• The color of this stone is constant and will not fade over time.
• The most common colors of travertine stone are affordable in the market.
• This stone is highly removable and polished.
• Travertine stone is a type of insulation against heat and sound.
• This rock has the ability to be undulating and undulating.
• The holes and pores in the travertine stone increase the adhesion of the cement mortar to the stone, thus preventing the stone from falling and making installation easier.
• The seam in this rock is very small.
• The travertine layering is done horizontally and with a low slope, so it is easy to extract in accessible and low-lying areas.
• The pores in this rock increase its resistance to contraction and expansion.
• The travertine used for building facades is resistant to sunlight and needs no care. Only a surface scrub can clean the look of this stone

Benefits of Granite Stone

• Granite has low water absorption, so it is used in humid areas and in exposed areas of the building including bathrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
• It is impermeable to pollution and dust.
• The stone is highly resistant to acid and chemicals and its color does not fade due to these agents.
• Granite consists of a variety of crystals, so it is found in beautiful textures in nature.
• The variety of colors of this stone is high and is available in a variety of colors including black, pink, orange, blue, green, brown and more.
• This stone is used in different parts of the building as rock, wall, floor, kitchen counter and so on.
• There are many mines in Iran to extract this stone.
• Granite stone has high heat and fire resistance.
• It does not easily scratch.
• Its durability and longevity make it an ideal stone for construction purposes