Roman Travertine

Roman Travertine is a highly durable and versatile natural stone perfect for interior and exterior design projects. Its timeless beauty and unique color variations make it a popular choice for flooring, countertops, and wall cladding. With its impressive strength and luxurious appearance, Roman Travertine brings elegance and sophistication to any space.

 

Feature	Details
Material	Natural travertine
Colour	Silver, Grey
Thickness	15mm , 16mm , 18mm , 20mm or customized
Slab sizes	1800upx600mm ; 1800upx650mm ; 1800upx700mm etc 2400upx600mm ; 2400upx650mm ; 2400upx700mm etc
Tile sizes	300x300mm ; 600x600mm; 450x450mm etc
Surface	Polished
Edge processing	Machine cutting, round edge etc
Packing	Seaworthy wooden crate, pallet

 

Russian Plate Market & Roman Travertine Construction Techniques

Russian Plate Market Overview

Thickness & Acceptance

• The Russian market primarily uses 2cm thick plates.
• Initially, 1.8cm plates were not accepted, but due to competitive pricing from Shuitou, many companies now accept them.
• Larger specification boards must still be thick enough to meet durability requirements.

Common Specifications

• Conventional sizes in Russia:
  • 300×300mm
  • 305×305mm
  • 400×400mm
  • 300×600mm
  • 400×600mm
  • 400×800mm
• Larger sizes are used less frequently.

Thickness Preferences

• Due to climate conditions, most specification boards are 2cm thick.
• Smaller sizes may also be 1.5cm or 1cm thick (10mm is rarely used).
• Larger specifications may require 2.5cm or 3cm thickness.

Demand for Deep-Processed Products

• Russia has a high demand for deep-processed roman travertine products, including:
  • Special-shaped travertine
  • Carvings
  • Tombstones
  • Fireplaces
  • Wash basins
  • Countertops (desktops)
  • Door & window covers

Roman Travertine Renovation & Grinding Techniques

1. Refurbishing & Grinding Treatment

• Step 1: Joint Filling before grinding & refurbishment.
• Step 2: Waterproofing before caulking.
  • Goal: Minimize water absorption to reduce moisture-related issues.
  • Problem: Roman travertine absorbs water during polishing, which leads to water spots, back alkali, white bloom, and yellow stains if trapped inside.
  • Solution: Ensure proper drying after polishing.

2. Waterproofing Best Practice

• Recommendation: When possible, apply a second waterproof treatment after 800# grinding to enhance protection.