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Natural Stone Resources
Technical specifications and export guidance for architects, distributors, and importers sourcing natural stone from Turkey.
Natural Stone Finishes Explained
Polished, honed, brushed and tumbled are the four finishes produced by Lena Natural Stone. Each changes surface reflectivity, texture and maintenance.
Turkish Travertine: Types, Finishes and Applications
Turkish travertine is supplied in ivory, beige, silver and noce tones, cut vein-cut or cross-cut and finished honed, polished, brushed or tumbled.
Travertine vs Marble
Travertine and marble are both calcium carbonate stones. Travertine is porous and softer in appearance; marble is denser and takes a higher polish.
How Natural Stone Is Packed for International Shipping
Natural stone is packed on wooden pallets or in crates with strapping, edge protection and moisture separation, then loaded to container volumes.
How to Import Natural Stone from Turkey
Importing stone from Turkey follows a defined sequence: specification, sampling, quotation, production, packaging, documentation and shipment.
Natural Stone Tile Sizes and Thickness Guide
Standard tile formats run from 30×60 cm to 60×120 cm, with thickness selected by application: 1.2 cm interior, 2 cm general, 3 cm external.
How to Choose Natural Stone for Hotel Projects
Hotel specifications are driven by batch consistency, finish selection per zone, maintenance regime and phased delivery against the site programme.
Natural Stone Mosaic Guide
Mesh-mounted natural stone mosaics are produced from travertine, marble and limestone chips in herringbone, basketweave and linear patterns.