ABOUT TRAVERTINE STONE PERTH
Travertine Stone
Travertine is our favourite product to work with. Mataka has a complete range of Travertine for Perth homes and businesses. Our range includes Travertine tiles, paving, coping and various stone flooring options. We stock only the finest, hand-picked stone for your project.
All about Travertine
Although you may sometimes hear Travertine referred to as 'Travertine limestone' or 'Travertine marble', it's actually neither. Technically, it's a calcareous rock, formed in mineral springs.
Travertine has become the most commonly used stone in the building industry today. This elegant natural stone is extremely popular with Australian designers for its versatility and reliability in any environment. Travertine can be used to pave floors and walls, as well as paths and patio areas. It can be carved into stairs, water features and more.
Travertine also has many practical benefits. It's easy to repair and keep clean, and because it doesn't absorb heat, it's an ideal choice for outdoor paving, indoor flooring and pool areas.
Travertine typically requires very little maintenance and should last for many, many years. This affordable option is budget-friendly and provides excellent values in comparison to other stone alternatives.
Travertine is available in a variety of colours, including white, cream, grey and coral red. It is characterised by its distinctively porous appearance which is caused by the bubbling of carbon dioxide during its formation. These pores can either be filled or unfilled to create a natural or smooth appearance.
Selecting your Travertine
As with all natural rocks, the formation of Travertine can vary considerably in texture, colour and design factors. For this reason, we encourage our customers to come and examine their choices of stone to ensure that it meets their expectations.
Available honed and filled, in tumbled and unfilled finishes, our premium product range includes:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this product and our service. Still need help? Call (08) 9276 2873.
What is Travertine?
Travertine is a natural calcareous rock formed in mineral springs. It is sometimes called "Travertine limestone" or "Travertine marble", but technically it is neither. Its distinctive porous appearance comes from carbon dioxide bubbling through it during formation.
What colours does Travertine come in?
Travertine is available in a range of natural colours, including white, cream, grey, and coral red. Natural variation in tone, texture, and pattern is part of its character.
What finishes are available for Travertine?
Mataka supplies Travertine in honed-and-filled, tumbled, and unfilled finishes. Filled finishes give a smoother surface, while unfilled and tumbled finishes preserve the natural pores for a more rustic look.
Where can Travertine be used?
Travertine is highly versatile. It can be used for indoor flooring, wall cladding, outdoor pavers, pool coping, step treads, paths, patios, water features, and more.
Why is Travertine so popular in Australian homes?
Travertine is durable, low-maintenance, and naturally beautiful, and it doesn't absorb heat the way many other materials do — making it ideal for Australia's outdoor lifestyle, pool surrounds, and alfresco areas.
Is Travertine a desirable choice around swimming pools?
Yes. Travertine stays cooler underfoot than many alternatives and resists pool chemicals and weathering, which is why it is widely used for pool coping and surrounds in Perth.
Is Travertine durable?
Yes. Travertine is a hard-wearing natural stone that lasts for decades when installed correctly. It is also easy to repair and clean.
Is Travertine expensive?
Travertine is more affordable than marble and many other natural stones, while offering comparable elegance. It typically requires little maintenance, which adds to its long-term value.
How is Travertine different from marble or limestone?
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed under heat and pressure; limestone is a sedimentary rock; Travertine is a calcareous rock formed in mineral springs. Travertine has a distinctive porous texture that marble and most limestones don't, and it is more affordable than marble.
Is Travertine slippery when wet?
Slip resistance depends on the finish. Tumbled and unfilled Travertine have a naturally textured surface that provides grip underfoot outdoors, while honed-and-filled Travertine gives a smoother finish better suited to interiors.
Should I see Travertine in person before buying?
Yes — Mataka recommends visiting the Osborne Park showroom to inspect Travertine in person, because natural stone varies in colour, veining, and texture from batch to batch.
What Travertine products does Mataka supply?
Mataka's Travertine range includes floor tiles, wall cladding, step treads, pool coping, and pavers, available in honed-and-filled, tumbled, and unfilled finishes.
What is the difference between filled and unfilled Travertine?
Filled Travertine has its natural pores filled with resin or cement, creating a smoother, easier-to-clean surface ideal for floors. Unfilled Travertine retains its natural pitted texture, providing more grip and a more organic look — popular for pavers and pool coping.
How do I clean Travertine?
Travertine is easy to keep clean with regular sweeping or vacuuming and damp mopping using a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Avoid acidic cleaners (vinegar, lemon, bleach), which can etch the surface.
How often should Travertine be sealed?
Resealing frequency depends on the finish, location, and use, and different sealers have different life spans. Mataka can advise on recommended sealers and intervals for your installation.
Will Travertine stain?
Unsealed Travertine can absorb liquids and stain. Once properly sealed, Travertine is highly resistant to staining from water, food, and pool chemicals. Spills should still be wiped up promptly.
Does Travertine fade in the sun?
Travertine is a natural stone and may fade slightly with sun exposure, but it is well suited to Perth's strong sunshine on outdoor pavers and pool surrounds.
Can damaged Travertine be repaired?
Yes. Travertine is one of the easier natural stones to repair — chips and small cracks can often be filled, and individual tiles or pavers can be replaced if needed.