Looking for a unique and beautiful natural stone that can be used on home improvement projects? Travertine is one of the most interesting and mysterious stones your can find. It is more commonly known as travertine marble, or travertine limestone, even though it is neither. Travertine is actually made of calcium carbonate and is often only found near warm or hot springs.

While it is considered a specialty building stone today, travertine was a fairly common building material in ancient times. It was a favourite of the Romans who used it in some of their largest building projects. For example, did you know that the Colosseum is made mostly of travertine?

For the home, travertine can be used for paving patios, flooring, countertops, and in baths and showers. If you are looking for here travertine in London, make sure that you hire a professional to do the job — travertine can be difficult to work with. And because it is a porous material, it must be sealed before it is used in building or home improvement projects. (more...)