Travertine Slabs

Travertino Romano Classico

Travertino Romano Classico is a natural stone quarried primarily in the Lazio region of Italy, particularly around the area of Tivoli, near Rome. It is one of the most iconic and historically significant stones used in architecture since ancient Roman times.

This travertine is characterized by a warm beige or light ivory background, often enriched with natural tonal variations and soft linear veins. Its surface can display a porous texture typical of travertine, which may be filled and polished for a smooth, glossy finish or left unfilled and honed for a more rustic and natural appearance.

Travertino Romano Classico offers timeless elegance and versatility, making it a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary designs. It is widely used in interior and exterior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, bathroom surfaces, facades, and architectural elements.

Its natural durability, combined with a unique aesthetic, makes it an excellent solution for residential and commercial projects seeking both character and performance.

Technical Characteristics

• Unit weight: 2500–2550 kg/m³

• Water absorption: ~0.8%

• Compressive strength: ~80–100 MPa

• Flexural strength: ~12–15 MPa

• Abrasion resistance coefficient: 0.60 (relative to S. Fedelino granite)

• Thermal expansion coefficient: approx. 6.5 x 10⁻⁶ °C⁻¹

• Elastic modulus: ~40,000 MPa

• Knoop microhardness: ~1100 MPa

Data source: University of Pisa – Politecnico di Torino

Dimensioni delle lastre disponibili (grandi dimensioni, piccole dimensioni, spessore, ecc.)

cm 170/180 x cm 300/260