The Gothicstone Collection, one of the most diverse and eclectic collections of the world's most beautiful travertine, marble, limestone and lava stone.  Founder, Karl Mangialardi, aka "The Stonehunter" has traveled worldwide for over 22+ years in search of exotic tile and paver products to bring to the US and World Markets.   With over 300 selections of travertine and marble pavers, tile, columns, and much more, Gothicstone has assembled one of the largest and diverse selections of travertine.   The "Stonehunter’s" hottest product, The Gothicstone Paver, is a natural Travertine, Marble, Lava Stone or Limestone Paver, quarried, cut and antiqued in the Turkish mountainside.  Not only are these natural stone Pavers beautiful, travertine stays cool under foot due to a lack of naturally occurring metal content which is found in manmade products and slate.  Conforming to ASTM standards, they are twice the strength of concrete, have high co-efficient of friction for a non-slip surface and are freeze/thaw compatible in all climates.  The Pavers come in a wide variety of 25+ colors and are available in sizes from 4x4 to large format, including French pattern with sizes up to 48x48. Complete architectural fit-outs are our specialty; send us your drawings.  Gothicstone features many other products including  Pool Coping, Pier/Wall Caps, Step Treads,Paver Planking, Thin Split-Face Veneer, Dimensional Wall Systems, Columns, Fountains, Fireplaces, Sinks, Countertops, Ballusters and matching Interior Tile.    TRAVERTINE IS A CALCAREOUS STONE FORMED NEAR SPRINGS OR NATURAL BASINS DUE.TO A CHEMICAL REACTION FOLLOWING INCRUSTATIONS OF PARTICULARY HARD WATER. POROSITY AND LITTLE STRATIFICATION GIVE IT OUTSTANDING MECHANICAL STRENGTH,  WHICH, IN TURN ALLOWS TRAVERTINE TO WITHSTAND THE ELEMENTS FOR CENTURIES. IN FACT, IT IS IDEAL FOR PAVEMENTS, WALLS AND FLOOR COVERINGS, EVEN IF THEY ARE  SUBJECTED TO CONSTANT WEAR. TRAVERTINE  WAS WIDELY USED BY THE ETRUSCANS AND ALSO BY THE ROMANS, TO WHOM IT OWES ITS LATIN NAME " LAPIS TIBUTRINUS" TRAVERTINE KNOWS NO BORDERS IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE. BECAUSE OF ITS NATURAL BEAUTY, GOOD WORKABILITY AND OTHER OUTSTANDING FEATURES, TRAVERTINE IS WIDELY USED IN BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS. WHENEVER AND WHEREVER THE GOAL IS TO CREATE A PRESTIGIOUS BUILDING OF HIGH ARCHITECTURAL QUALITY, TRAVERTINE OFFERS UNSURPASSED AESTHETIC AND TECHNICAL FEATURES.