Filled vs Unfilled Travertine Marble: What’s the Difference?

Travertine is a type of marble that is deposited by natural springs, the surface of which naturally contains deep pitted holes and troughs. When the end user walks into a Marble shop in Mumbai, the two options are presented with Unfilled or Filled Travertine. To successfully produce a Travertine marble, it is important to understand this highly technical difference and its importance to the longevity and visual proportion of your interior design scheme.  

Unfilled Travertine - The Raw Style 

Unfilled Travertine is left as it naturally is, with any holes & cavities simply left exposed. This type of Travertine offers a weathered and slightly aged appearance and is a popular specification for indoor & outdoor elevations because of its elegant look.   

As a leading Travertine Marble Supplier in Mumbai, Rynestone only selects tiles where the color & composition of the material is consistent throughout, as the holes can be exposed. This effect can trap dirt if it is specified for heavy traffic indoor flooring; however, the exposed holes are often desirable for their textural presence. 

Filled Travertine - Elegant & Practical 

Most Travertine Marble Dealers in Mumbai will advise you to select the filled option, as a resin or cement grout is pumped into the natural holes and cavities to produce a smooth surface. For interior specification, most homeowner specifies this style of Travertine & it is a popular choice to specify for kitchen applications, living rooms & bathroom flooring. The grout filling prevents the water transmission into the natural cavities and increases durability so is often considered as a 'symbol of architectural beauty' for modern luxury homes.