Cannstatt travertine – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Cannstatt, a travertine from Germany. The dominant tones measured on the image are beige (51%), gold (49%). Cannstatt belongs to the travertine family; typical uses are flooring, façades, pool surrounds, bathrooms, exterior paving.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Cannstatt
Cannstatt is a beige travertine from Germany. Petrographically it is classified as travertine. It is also traded as Cannstatter Travertin, Deutscher Travertin. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: honed, filled or unfilled, brushed, tumbled, polished. Typical uses: flooring, façades, pool surrounds, bathrooms, exterior paving. Blocks reach about 230 × 110 cm.
Where to use Cannstatt
| Interior floors | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | Good |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the travertine family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Cannstatt are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 24 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 49 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 74 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 98 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 122 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 265 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 397 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 550 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Cannstatt used for?
Cannstatt is a travertine from Germany. Typical uses are flooring, façades, pool surrounds, bathrooms, exterior paving.
Which finishes are available for Cannstatt?
The usual finishes for this stone family are honed, filled or unfilled, brushed, tumbled, polished. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Cannstatt weigh?
About 49 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 74 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Cannstatt?
Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
