Petrographic description
Travertino Romano Classico is a Travertine quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITTR00107. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every travertine, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed filled, polished filled, unfilled brushed, tumbled. Typical applications: floors, façades, pool decks, wall cladding, classic and contemporary interiors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Classic Roman Travertine: the complete guide
Overview
Classic Roman Travertine is the beige travertine of Lazio, a symbol of the architecture of Rome. It is chosen for floors, cladding and façades with timeless appeal.
History and origin
It is quarried in the Tivoli and Guidonia area, near Rome, and has been used since antiquity: the Colosseum and the colonnade of St Peter's are famous examples. In the twentieth century it was also used extensively in modern architecture in Italy and abroad. Marmi di Carrara has handled it in blocks and slabs and supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is light beige, with the characteristic cavities and parallel veins in the vein cut, or a clouded appearance in the cross cut. The cavities can be filled or left open. Finishes range from honed and polished to brushed and tumbled, with very different effects.
Uses
Excellent for floors, stairs, cladding, bathrooms, façades and outdoor paving with slip-resistant finishes. Not recommended as a kitchen worktop, because of its sensitivity to acids.
Care and maintenance
Fill the cavities on horizontal surfaces and apply a water- and oil-repellent protector. Clean with neutral detergents; outdoors, periodic cleaning prevents dirt building up in the cavities.
- Classification
- travertine
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,450 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- medium (porous)
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- low: sensitive to lemon, vinegar and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Travertino Romano Classico suitable for outdoor use?
Travertine: traditional for façades and pool decks, filled or unfilled. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Travertino Romano Classico per m²?
Indicative price from €80/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Travertino Romano Classico shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
