Bamboo travertine is a unique and beautiful choice that combines natural beauty and elegance.
The elegance and durability of natural stones have an indispensable place in decoration. Travertine stones, especially bamboo travertine, are one of the prominent options in this search for natural beauty. Bamboo travertine, which is preferred for its aesthetic and functional benefits both indoors and outdoors, harmonises with many decoration styles.
Bamboo Travertine
What are the properties of bamboo travertine, production areas in Turkey, production process, usage areas, care recommendations and its effect on decoration?
What is Bamboo Travertine?
Bamboo travertine is a type of natural travertine stones and attracts attention with its surface patterns. It takes its name from its striped and horizontal patterns similar to bamboo. This stone, which usually has light cream, beige and light brown tones, offers an aesthetic texture. Bamboo travertine, which is extracted as blocks in natural stone quarries, is carried to living spaces with its fine details after cutting and processing processes.
In which regions is bamboo travertine produced in Turkey?
Turkey is a country with rich reserves, known worldwide for its travertine stones. Especially stones with special patterns such as bamboo travertine are obtained from quarries in certain regions. The main regions where bamboo travertine is intensively quarried are as follows:
Denizli: Denizli, which is the leader in travertine production in Turkey, is also one of the main production centres of bamboo travertine. The natural stone quarries here offer travertine blocks of high quality and various colour tones.
Afyonkarahisar Afyon is also one of the regions where travertine deposits are rich. Bamboo travertine quarried in this region is preferred for its variety of patterns and colours.
Kayseri: Kayseri, the travertine source of Central Anatolia, is famous for its travertine stones with different patterns and bamboo travertine is also produced in this region.
Burdur and Isparta: The quarries in these regions are also areas where travertine stones are extracted. It has important reserves for the production of bamboo travertine.
What is the Production Process of Bamboo Travertine?
The production of bamboo travertine involves the extraction and processing of natural stone. This process consists of the following steps:
Block Extraction: Bamboo travertine is extracted from quarries in large blocks and sent to factories for cutting and processing.
Cutting and Processing: The blocks extracted from the quarry are sliced by special machines and cut to the desired dimensions. At this stage, the horizontal patterns of the stone become more prominent.
Surface Finishing: Bamboo travertine is shaped according to the taste of the users with different surface treatments. Different textures are obtained with processes such as honing (matt appearance), polishing (glossy appearance) and aging.
Packaging and Shipment: In the final stage, the processed travertine stones are meticulously packaged and made ready for shipment to the user.
The production facilities in Turkey apply a meticulous processing process that preserves the durability and natural beauty of travertine. These stones, extracted from quarries in our country, are among the quality travertine products recognised worldwide.
Bamboo Travertine Marble
What are the Properties of Bamboo Travertine and In Which Areas Is It Used?
Bamboo travertine contains all the advantages of natural travertine. At the same time, it offers a different aesthetic in terms of its appearance and structure. Here are some of the prominent features of bamboo travertine:
Natural Beauty: It reflects the traces of nature with its horizontal lines and unique texture, thus adding a peaceful atmosphere to the space.
Durability and Thermal Insulation: It stands out with its durability among travertine types. It is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors for many years and contributes to thermal insulation.
Non-Slip Surface: It has a natural structure that does not slip when not polished; therefore, it offers a safe use on wet floors.
Bamboo Marble Travertine
What is the place of bamboo travertine in decoration and how to care for it?
Bamboo travertine suits many decoration styles such as modern, minimalist, rustic or Mediterranean style. It is preferred as a versatile stone from wall cladding to flooring indoors and from garden paths to pool sides outdoors. To preserve the natural structure of its surface, it should be wiped with a slightly damp cloth and acid-free cleaners should be used. If used outdoors, impregnation applications are recommended for waterproofing.
Bamboo travertine, which is extracted from different regions of Turkey and carefully processed, adds both aesthetic and natural warmth to spaces. If you want to bring the elegance of natural stone to your home or workplace, bamboo travertine can be a great choice.
