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| A creamy or reddish variety of limestone that
can be polished. Its formation around hot springs gives it distinctive whorls and
pits. |
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| Interior and exterior walls and decorative elements
for commercial and residential buildings. |
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| Polished, honed, ancient, filled, unfilled, cross-cut,
standard-cut, tumbled. |
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Q: How are limestone and travertine
used in commercial and residential settings?
A: Both limestone and travertine (a type of limestone formed
near hot springs) come in light, creamy colors that impart warmth and subtlety to
any structure. Limestone can be used in both exteriors–including wall cladding, benches,
columns, and statuary–and interiors–including floors, tabletops, stairs, and decorative
stonework.
In locations that are susceptible to freezing temperatures, travertine is normally
used for interior wall cladding and decoration. Its natural pits and holes, made
by bubbles in the hot springs where it was formed, lend it a distinctive character.
The holes are normally filled with synthetic resins or cements for easier maintenance.
In temperate climates, travertine is also used in exterior applications. Unfilled
travertine is ideal for exterior use.
Q: What colors are available in limestone and travertine?
A: Travertine usually comes in creamy or reddish colors.
Limestone colors can range from creamy whites and yellows to browns and blacks. |
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