Vein-Cut Travertine Tiles — Full Details

1. What “Vein-Cut” Means

Travertine is cut parallel to the natural bedding layers, exposing long, linear veins.
This gives a striped, directional pattern instead of the cloudy look of cross-cut.

Key traits:

• Linear veins, consistent flow

• More premium and contemporary look

• Ideal when the client wants alignment and pattern continuation

2. Finishes Available

Travertine accepts many finishes. The main ones clients expect:

• Honed

• Smooth, matte surface

• Zero shine

• Most popular for flooring and wall cladding

• Very clean and modern look

• Polished

• High gloss

• Reflective finish

• Highlights the natural veins

• Suitable for low-traffic, luxury interiors

• Brushed

• Slightly textured

• Gives a rustic, aged feel

• Non-slip compared to honed/polished

• Sanded (Lightly Sandblasted)

• Smooth but matte

• Reduces glare and enhances earth tones

• Popular for outdoor and indoor walls

• Filled

Travertine has natural holes. Filling with epoxy/cement gives:

• Smooth surface

• Modern + clean aesthetic

• Better for floors and counters

• Unfilled

• Natural pores left open

• Rustic look

• Common in outdoor, garden, façade projects

3. Standard Sizes

Travertine is flexible. These are industry-standard tile sizes you can confidently offer:

Tiles

• 300×600 mm

• 400×600 mm

• 450×900 mm

• 600×600 mm

• 600×900 mm

• 600×1200 mm (premium, large-format)

Thickness

• 12 mm (standard for indoor floors)

• 15 mm (stronger, common in premium markets)

• 20 mm (heavy traffic, commercial)

• 30 mm (copings, stairs)

Custom Cuts

• Risers (e.g., 900×120×15 mm)

• Treads (900×300×20 mm or 30 mm)

• Wall cladding strips (e.g., 100×600 mm)

4. Uses & Applications

Vein-cut is chosen for design continuity and modern aesthetics.

Indoor Uses

• Flooring

• Bathroom walls

• Shower walls

• Kitchen backsplash

• Fireplace surrounds

• Feature walls

• Countertops (in 20–30mm)

Commercial Uses

• Hotel lobbies

• Mall floors

• Restaurant walls

• Corporate offices

Outdoor Uses

(finish must be non-slip: brushed, sandblasted)

• Patios

• Pool decks

• Exterior façades

• Garden paths

• Balcony flooring

Stairs

• Treads (20/30 mm)

• Risers (12/15 mm)

5. Advantages

• Premium linear appearance

• Durable and long-lasting

• Handles heavy foot traffic

• Stays cool (good for hot climates)

• Easy to restore by honing/refinishing

• Works with modern and classic interiors

6. Care & Maintenance

• Clean with neutral pH cleaner

• Reseal every 1–2 years (filled or honed)

• Avoid acidic cleaners (lemon, vinegar)

• Wipe spills quickly

• Outdoor installations: use slip-resistant finish