How Long Do Wall Cladding Panels Typically Last?
With proper maintenance, quality natural stone wall panels can last 20-30 years or more.
What Is The Best Adhesive For Exterior Stone Cladding Panels?
All Natural Stone Wall Cladding Panels should be installed with a rapid setting, flexible tiles adhesive, that has been formulated for natural stone installation. If your wall cladding is to be installed outside, ensure your adhesive is suitable for exterior applications. We would always recommend using Ultra Tile – ProFlex SP in a colour to match […]
Do You Need To Seal Natural Stone Cladding?
It is important to seal all natural stone products, especially when being used externally, which is generally the case with Cladding panels. We would recommend using two coats Hydroseal from Universeal, this will help prevent dirt ingress and work as a barrier to protect your stone cladding, which will greatly reduce the maintenance needed to keep your […]
Is Travertine Paving Good Around Swimming Pools?
Travertine is the ideal material to be used around swimming pools. It has a good level of slip resistance due to it being a slightly porous material which helps draw water away from the surface and into the stone itself. It stays cool in hot temperatures and when tumbled can be very soft to the […]
Is Travertine Good For Driveways?
None of the travertine products available on our website are suitable for driveways. You would need a product that is at least 50mm thick to give sufficient strength to take the weight of vehicular traffic. Usually when travertine is being used for a driveway small blocks are produced such as 200 x 50 x 50mm […]
Is Travertine Good For Patios?
Travertine is an excellent paving material that is extremely dense. The reduced porosity of travertine paving means it is less susceptible to dirt penetration and therefore reduces maintenance and keeps this stunning product looking better for longer, but at the same time still maintaining a little porosity to help with slip resistance.
Can You Seal Travertine Paving?
Yes, we would generally recommend sealing travertine paving slabs, this will give some additional protection against hard to remove stains and also help to further reduce the maintenance needs of the product. There is some debate about whether to seal travertine paving directly around swimming pools. Some suggest it is best not to seal as […]
How To Lay Travertine Paving?
You can lay travertine paving in the same why you would install any natural stone or porcelain products. Basically they should be laid on a full wet bed of mortar over a compacted hardcore base deep enough for the site conditions. For further reading please follow the link to our tech guide to laying paving […]
How To Clean Travertine Paving?
Cleaning travertine paving is simple. Use soapy water and a stiff brush or for tougher stains as well as moss and algae, we recommend using New Clean 60 available from our website. Apply with a sprayer and leave for around 60 minutes then wash off with a hose and stiff brush or power washer to […]
Is Travertine Paving Slippery?
Travertine paving’s porous nature means that it easily absorbs water making it relatively nonslip. We would recommend using tumbled travertine paving and not filling the surface of the stone with grout. This will help improve the slip resistance further.