Alabastrino Travertine Cross Cut
Alabastrino Travertine is a compact Roman travertine with an ivory–cream base and delicate yellow-to-Havana accents. In cross-cut (perpendicular to the bedding), it shows a soft, cloud-like pattern—calm, homogeneous fields ideal for large continuous surfaces.
Design in details → what “cross-cut” means
Cross-cut slices the block perpendicular to the natural veins. Instead of linear striations (vein-cut), you get tonal clouds and gentle movement.
Because Alabastrino is denser than many travertines, cross-cut slabs read velvety and uniform, with fewer open voids—perfect for luxury floors, quiet bathrooms, and refined wall cladding indoors or out.
Travertine is calcium carbonate. In most use-cases a quality impregnating sealer is recommended to reduce absorption and simplify care (frequency depends on finish and exposure).
For specification, travertine dimension stone follows ASTM C1527; common tests include ASTM C97 (absorption), ASTM C170 (compressive), and ASTM C880 (flexural).
COMMON MODULES
PRIMARY USE
SLABS
FINISHES
STANDARDS
Features & benefits
Timeless palette: ivory–cream base that amplifies light and volume without noisy patterning.
Higher compactness: tighter pores → more uniform finishes and stable edges.
Finish versatility: from elegant honed to high-grip textures for exteriors.
Large-format friendly: 2–3 cm slabs for continuous cladding and book-matching.
Serviceable maintenance: responds well to impregnating sealers; everyday care with pH-neutral cleaners.
Incredible Result
With raking light and continuous surfaces, Alabastrino Cross-Cut creates biophilic, restful spaces—materials that “speak softly,” with gentle textures that support focus and well-being from hospitality lobbies to high-end homes.
Applications — where it works best
Indoors: continuous flooring in living areas and halls, feature walls, stairs, fireplaces, media walls.
Bath & showers (walls/floors): cladding and tops with waterproof substrate; pre-seal before grouting; design joints properly.
Kitchens: countertops and backsplashes with diligent sealing; use cutting boards and trivets.
Outdoors: ventilated or bonded façades, patios, pool decks with high-grip finishes; engineer drainage and movement joints for freeze–thaw climates.
Notes: polished finishes can be slippery when wet—choose low-sheen honed, sandblasted, or bush-hammered for wet zones and exteriors. Blend tiles from multiple boxes/pallets to balance natural variation.
