01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Silver Travertine – Cross Cut and Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Silver Travertine Cross Cut is a Turkish travertine with an organic, cloud-like surface in greys, smoky taupes, soft beige and mineral-white markings. Available in polished, honed, tumbled and brushed finishes, it is specified for interior flooring, terraces, patios, pool decks, spa bathrooms and commercial spaces seeking a cool-neutral natural stone.
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Classic Light Beige Travertine Vein Cut is a Turkish travertine with soft cream, sand and warm beige layers running in natural horizontal bands. Available in polished, honed, tumbled and brushed finishes, it is specified for interior flooring, wall features, bathrooms, covered terraces and hospitality projects seeking warmth and architectural rhythm.
View Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut ↗02 Specification comparison
| Property | Silver Travertine – Cross Cut | Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travertine | Travertine |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Silver Grey | Beige |
| Tone | Silver grey | Light beige |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed, Tumbled, Brushed | Polished, Honed, Tumbled, Brushed |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Paver, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Paver, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Selection dependent | Selection dependent |
| Applications | Interior flooring in contemporary residential, retail and hospitality projects, Outdoor terraces, patios, garden paths and landscape paving, Pool decks and leisure areas with a suitable exterior finish, Entry approaches, landings and broad stair platforms, Spa and bathroom floors with appropriate sealing and maintenance, Large-format commercial spaces that benefit from a naturally varied grey-brown stone | Interior flooring in villas, residences, hotel lobbies and reception areas, Large-format wall features and selected architectural cladding, Bathrooms, spa areas and vanity surrounds with an appropriate finish and sealing system, Covered terraces, verandas and exterior paving where project conditions are suitable, Entry steps, stair treads and custom cut-to-size architectural elements, Commercial and hospitality projects requiring a warm neutral natural-stone palette |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a silver grey travertine from Türkiye with 4 finish options (polished, honed, tumbled, brushed) and selection-dependent bookmatch availability. Its character suits interior flooring in contemporary residential, retail and hospitality projects, outdoor terraces, patios, garden paths and landscape paving, pool decks and leisure areas with a suitable exterior finish and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Silver Travertine – Cross Cut ↗The project calls for a beige travertine from Türkiye with 4 finish options (polished, honed, tumbled, brushed) and selection-dependent bookmatch availability. Its character suits interior flooring in villas, residences, hotel lobbies and reception areas, large-format wall features and selected architectural cladding, bathrooms, spa areas and vanity surrounds with an appropriate finish and sealing system and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut ↗Both Silver Travertine – Cross Cut and Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut are available as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces from Terra Natural Stone. Request samples to compare the materials in person before specifying.
04 Frequently asked
Silver Travertine – Cross Cut is a silver grey travertine from Türkiye with 4 finish options, while Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut is a beige travertine from Türkiye with 4 finish options. Silver Travertine – Cross Cut suits interior flooring in contemporary residential, retail and hospitality projects and outdoor terraces, patios, garden paths and landscape paving; Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut suits interior flooring in villas, residences, hotel lobbies and reception areas and large-format wall features and selected architectural cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Silver Travertine – Cross Cut offers a silver grey character with polished, honed, tumbled, brushed finishes. Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut offers a light beige character with polished, honed, tumbled, brushed finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
Silver Travertine – Cross Cut: selection dependent. Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut: selection dependent. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Silver Travertine – Cross Cut is available in polished, honed, tumbled, brushed. Classic Light Beige Travertine – Vein Cut is available in polished, honed, tumbled, brushed. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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