Polished travertine slabs are natural stone products finished to create a glossy, reflective surface through extensive grinding with ultra-fine abrasives, designed to enhance travertine’s natural veining and color depth for high-end residential and commercial applications—such as hotel lobbies, luxury bathroom shower walls, residential entryways, and retail store display walls. GHY STONE, a premier manufacturer since 1992, crafts these slabs to achieve a luxurious aesthetic while ensuring durability and stain resistance, making them a focal point in upscale spaces. Sourced from select quarries in Italy’s Tivoli (premium travertine with bold, intricate veining that shines in polished finishes) and Turkey’s Denizli (travertine with rich color tones—gold-beige, silver-gray, ivory—that deepen with polishing), the raw material meets rigorous standards: density of 2.7–2.8 g/cm³, compressive strength of ≥115 MPa (ASTM C170), water absorption of ≤0.3% post-filling (ASTM C97), and gloss level of 70–75 units (measured via gloss meter, defining the polished finish). The fabrication process is meticulous: CNC diamond cutting produces slabs of precise dimensions (standard sizes 60cm×60cm, 80cm×80cm, custom sizes up to 300cm×150cm) and thickness (15mm–30mm, thicker for high-impact areas like lobby floors) with flatness tolerance of ±0.1mm/m to ensure uniform polishing. Slabs first undergo vacuum-assisted resin filling (using high-gloss, color-matched resin) to seal pores—critical for achieving a smooth, reflective surface—followed by progressive grinding with abrasives of increasing fineness: 400 grit, 800 grit, 1200 grit, 2000 grit, and finally 3000 grit. This multi-step grinding removes surface imperfections and creates a micro-smooth surface that reflects light. A final buffing step with a polishing compound enhances gloss, and a UV-stable, high-gloss sealant (water-based for indoor use, polyurethane-based for outdoor use) is applied to protect the finish from scratches and fading. The polished surface highlights travertine’s natural veining and color, creating a luxurious, upscale appearance that brightens spaces by reflecting natural and artificial light—ideal for small rooms or lobbies needing visual expansion. Installation requires careful substrate preparation: level, reinforced concrete for lobby floors (to support heavy slabs), waterproof backer boards for shower walls, and adhesives like epoxy mortar (for countertops) or high-bond polymer mortar (for walls/floors) to ensure secure bonding. Grout lines of 1–2mm (filled with color-matched grout) minimize visual disruption, emphasizing the slab’s seamless, glossy look. Maintenance focuses on preserving the polish: daily cleaning with a dry microfiber cloth to avoid scratching the surface; weekly wiping with pH-neutral, non-abrasive stone cleaner (avoiding harsh chemicals that dull the gloss); and resealing every 48 months (indoor) to maintain shine and stain resistance. GHY STONE’s polished travertine slabs also adhere to sustainable practices, using energy-efficient grinding equipment and low-VOC sealants. Whether used to clad a hotel lobby wall, surface a luxury bathroom vanity, or floor a residential entryway, these slabs deliver opulence and durability—embodying GHY STONE’s commitment to premium, high-aesthetic stone solutions for luxury projects.
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