Desert Creme
Travertine · United States · photos on request
In brief. Desert Creme 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 Desert Creme
Desert Creme is a premium travertine sourced from the United States, celebrated for its soft, inviting palette of beige and cream tones. This natural stone features a delicate, uniform grain with occasional subtle veining that adds depth without overwhelming visual interest. Its timeless aesthetic makes it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and bathroom vanities. The stone accepts a variety of finishes, from polished and honed to tumbled or brushed, allowing for versatile design implementations. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Desert Creme travertine in durable blocks, precision-cut slabs ranging from 2 to 3 cm thickness, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring architects and designers can verify the exact color and texture of this classic American stone.
Desert Creme is a natural US travertine typically characterized by a fine to medium grain with subtle fossilistic inclusions and a warm beige-to-cream matrix, offering an elegant yet understated appearance.
Where to use Desert Creme
| 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 Desert Creme are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| 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.
Finishes for Desert Creme
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 Desert Creme
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 Desert Creme come from?
Desert Creme comes from United States.
How much does a slab of Desert Creme weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 49 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 74 kg.
Is Desert Creme 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 Desert Creme?
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 Desert Creme 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 Desert Creme?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Desert Creme 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 Desert Creme?
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.