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Marbleite or travertine? Differences and uses

Two limestones, two behaviours — which for floors, which for facades?

Esfahan Sang editorial

Published: August 28, 2026

Marbleite or travertine? Differences and uses

Marbleites are dense limestones, heavier than travertine, so they hold a polish better and suit interior floors.

Travertine's pores bond better with mortar and it keeps its colour in the sun, making it the natural facade choice.

A simple rule: travertine outside, marbleite on interior floors, crystal in bathrooms.