Continental Buff Travertine
Travertine · United States · photos on request
In brief. Continental Buff Travertine is a beige travertine from United States. 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.
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About Continental Buff Travertine
Continental Buff Travertine is a natural limestone sourced from the United States, celebrated for its warm beige and cream tones. This versatile stone features a characteristic porous texture and subtle linear banding, lending an organic elegance to any interior or exterior application. Architects and designers frequently specify this material for flooring, wall cladding, and countertops due to its enduring beauty and adaptability. It is ideally suited for honed, tumbled, or brushed finishes that highlight its natural rustic charm. At Marmi di Carrara srl, we provide this premium stone in blocks, slabs, and cut-to-size formats, with high-resolution photos of the actual slabs available before purchase, ensuring full transparency for every project requiring Continental Buff Travertine.
Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. It typically appears cream, beige, or buff with a visible porous texture and subtle linear banding.
Where to use Continental Buff Travertine
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| 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 Continental Buff Travertine are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 24 kg/m² |
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| 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.
Finishes for Continental Buff Travertine
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
Tumbled
Edges and surface are softened in a drum for an aged, antique look. Typical for travertine and limestone floors.
Filled or unfilled
The natural cavities can be filled with resin or cement for a continuous surface, or left open for a more rustic look.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Photos of Continental Buff Travertine
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other travertine materials in beige & cream tones to compare.
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Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Continental Buff Travertine come from?
Continental Buff Travertine comes from United States.
How much does a slab of Continental Buff Travertine weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 49 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 74 kg.
Is Continental Buff Travertine suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of travertine are flooring, façades, pool surrounds, bathrooms, exterior paving. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Continental Buff Travertine?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are honed, filled or unfilled, brushed, tumbled, polished. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Continental Buff Travertine be used outdoors?
For the travertine family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: good; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Continental Buff Travertine?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Continental Buff Travertine all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Continental Buff Travertine?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.