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NATURAL STONES
Unfilled-unpolished travertine (TG)
This material is generally beige in colour and naturally very porous, and the holes are often fairly large. Black lines, which
are carbon deposits, are common.
Filled and polished travertine (TR)
The color of the veins and the amount of fill needed depend entirely on the nature of the particular travertine top. Dark veins
may ran-domly occur on the table top or edge of the table – depending only on the mineral content present in that particular
piece of stone. In some instances, tiny openings are not filled and remain open. Open pores on the edges of the table are not
filled to leave the piece in its natural state. This porous material is filled with a putty-like substance. This putty will never be the
same colour as the travertine but does blend well. Small holes often remain unfilled. This is common and natural. Generally
beige in colour, there can be variations and black carbon deposits are quite common.
Walnut travertine (WTR)
The brown color of walnut travertine is natural to the stone. As in all stones, the color is determined by the mineral content
present in the earth during its formation, and in this stone can vary from beige to dark brown and from light gray to black.
Because walnut traver-tine is naturally porous, this material presents a very uneven surface which includes many holes. In
order to provide a suitable table top, a clear resin is used to fill them. Because the fill material is clear, some areas require
that we use fragments of the stone itself to occupy the resin. These fragments are hand-placed and their size and density will
vary. Some of the smaller pores may be left unfilled as the resin is applied by a machine, not manually. This is to be expected
and does not represent a fault and/or reduce the protection on the table top. In addition, the seam between the stone and
the fill can sometimes leave a noticeable transition that could be mistaken for a crack. This is unavoidable when it occurs and
does not sacrifice the stability of your table in any way.
Tivoli with Crystals (TSS, TSG, ASS, ASG)
Tivoli Silver TSS” – “Tivoli Gold TSG” - “Siena Silver ASS” - “Siena Gold ASG” are finishes achieved using a proprietary
process. We begin with the raw natural stone (natural Travertine and Walnut Travertine). Crystals are manually placed in the
natural cavities and pores of the Tivoli or Siena slabs. We then fill the natural pores with a clear resin substance in which we
embed a variety of crystals. The liquid fills in the cavities and open pores of the Tivoli/Siena without affecting the reflecting
features of the crystals. The slab will then go through aseries of processes with high and low temperatures to harden the liquid
used on the surface and it is thenpolished with a buffer to generate the great effect of the Tivoli/Siena Crystallized. The end
result is a natural stone with a varying degree of crystals floating in the pores. The number and distribution of the crystals
across the table top is totally random and it depends on the number and distribution of the pores across the slab used to
manufacture the table top. This is unpredictable and cannot be controlled, it depends entirely on the nature of the particular
travertine top. Because the polish is a natural paste wax and not an application of polyester on thesurface, there is no risk of
peeling or discoloration: the stone is natural with no colour or coating surface on it.
Cortina White (CW)
This is a type of Marble, sourced in Italian quarries. The markings are usually grey and give the surface a somewhat mottled
appearance.
Glam Travertine (GT)
Glam travertine is a chic color from the travertine family which is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs. This silver
colored natural stone has a porous structure and a variation in pattern. The slabs present sharp parallel veins with holes and
alternating tones throughout the surface. In order to provide a suitable table top, a clear resin is used to fill them. Because
the fill material is clear, some areas require that we use fragments of the stone itself to occupy the resin. These fragments are
hand-placed and their size and density will vary. Some of the smaller pores may be left unfilled as the resin is applied by a
machine, not manually. This is to be expected and does not represent a fault and/or reduce the protection on the table top.
In addition, the seam between the stone and the fill can sometimes leave a noticeable transition that could be mistaken for a
crack. This is unavoidable when it occurs and does not sacrifice the stability of your table in any way.
Midnight Grey (MG)
The Midnight Grey marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or
dolomite. The characteristic swirls and veins are due to various mineral intrusions such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, which
were originally present as grains or layers in the limestone. One of the highest grades of marbles, Midnight Grey marble
has unique characteristics which include faltering veins and various tones of grey colours.
Trani (TN)
A marble sourced from Italian quarries. Clear quartz deposits are common. Veining is often the result of iron deposits and
are therefore orange in colour.
Garmish Black (GB)
The Black Marble is also sourced from Italian quarries. Veining is white and fault lines are common. Light-black or grey “clou-
dy” areas are natural to this marble.
Forest Marbles (FB, FG)
This is a marble sourced in Brazil whose density and strength falls in between that of marble and granite. Available either
with a brown or green background his colours are natural.
Grey Granite (GG)
Many small speckles of colour ranging from white to black making a grey colour. The change in direction of the crystal
deposits in this material may make the polish appear uneven but it is simply the image created by the light refraction and
therefore not to be considered a defect.
Absolute Black Granite (EBG)
In general completely black in colour although some intrusions from other mineral may be present and should not be consi-
dered a defect when that occurs.
Onyxes
Onyx is formed of bands of chalcedony in alternating colors. It is cryptocrystalline, consisting of fine intergrowths of the silica
minerals quartz and moganite. Its bands are parallel to one another, The colors of its bands range from white to almost every
color. Commonly, specimens of onyx contain bands of black, red and/or white.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
All of our stones are natural – presenting all the variations and unique colorings found in nature. Since natural stones come
from the quarry as a whole block, the exact nature of any single slab is unknown. As all natural products, no two pieces
will look alike. None of the natural veins, pores, and variations are to be considered defects, but instead characteristics
that make your table one-of-a-kind and enhance its beauty. Because our tables are all naturally polished, the polish will
vary across your table top. This is simply a result of a natural polish on a natural stone and one more way to emphasize
the inherent unique beauty of each table. All natural stones are porous and should be cared for like a fine wood table. Our
tables are polished with a natural paste wax. The wax is absorbed by natural stone. This process provides the shine on the
table top and certain amount of moisture repellence. Because the polish is natural, the shine can be uneven. This irregularity
can be caused by either a varied absorption of the wax into the stone or by a varied effect due to the refraction of the light
against miner-als which have been deposited in different directions in the stone. This uneven polish is absolutely natural and
normal and not to be considered a defect. The only product applied to the tops is natural paste wax. This gives a certain
amount of moisture repellence but does not offer full protection. Any beverage or liquid spilled on the top needs to be remo-
ved immediately to avoid rings or marks to be left. Hot pots or hot plates should not be placed directly on the stone surface.
Coasters, place mats and trivets are recommended to protect the stone surface from damages due to accidental spilla-
ges of corrosive liquids and due to hot pots or hot plates. Stone International do not feel responsible for marks caused
by liquids being spilled.
We purchase large blocks of raw material. After receiving a block of material, we first have the block cut into slabs. Every
slab is 20mm thick, and conse-quently so are the table tops. The slabs are then filled and polished. When slabs are filled and
polished, most of the natural fissures are also covered. Voids, fills, and fissures are not to be considered defects but natural
characteristics of the materials. Every effort is made for the fill to blend with the coloration of the table top but the fill will never
be invisible. Occasionally small openings are missed and remain open. This is not considered a defect.
Because of the natural veining in travertine, marble and granite, natural stress points are always present. Fault lines are natu-
ral to stone as the rings on a tree trunk. These fault lines are created during the formation of the marble by the presence of a
foreign substance with a different density than the surrounding portions of the marble. Fault lines, as the holes in travertine,
are not a defect but natural to the product and visible fault lines do not indicate weakness.
Natural stones, unlike wood, are dead materials which do not alter their structure over time. Once assembled, if used with
the proper care, they will last forever. Consequently, a breakage on a table top in the customer’s home is generally due
to miss-handling or mis-treatment. Like glass, you should not sit or stand on a marble table. When properly assembled the
dining table should always have the top attached to the base. In the event you need to move the table after assembling,
ALWAYS detach the top from the base first. A top should always be carried perpendicular to the floor – just like a glass
top. It should not be dropped or laid flat.
PRODUCT CARE
The table should be wiped clean using a damp cloth to remove any dust and dirt and then dried using a soft duster. Spills
that could damage it, i.e. acidic substances such as fruit juice, wine and spirits, curries etc. should be wiped away as quickly
as possible. Ensure that moisture does not become trapped under vases or mats as this may cause the finish to ring. Protect
table from the heat by using quality tablemats and coasters. As you would with a fine piece of wood furniture, always use
placemats, coasters, and trivets and clean any spills immediately.
