Marvel Travertine by Atlas Concorde

Collection Summary

Marvel Travertine is a porcelain tile collection by Atlas Concorde that reproduces the look of travertine, a classic architectural stone. The collection was developed in collaboration with Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), an international hospitality interior design firm, which also designed a line of exclusive decors for it. Marvel Travertine comes in three warm shades (White, Sand, and Pearl) and two graphic variants. Vein Cut shows travertine’s striated pattern, and Cross Cut shows a cloudier, more shaded stone surface. Tile X Design stocks the collection in a 24×48″ 9 mm Matte field tile plus Mosaico Origami and Mosaico Basketweave. It is made in Italy.

Design & Aesthetic

Marvel Travertine plays on travertine’s dual character as a stone often treated like a marble. The Vein Cut graphic reads linear and directional, with bands of veining running the length of the tile. That makes layout direction a real design decision on the 24×48″ format. The Cross Cut graphic trades stripes for broad tonal shading, for a quieter, more stone-like field.

Across all three shades, the surface reproduces travertine’s characteristic pores, and Atlas Concorde describes it as soft to the touch. The palette stays warm and restrained, so the collection sits comfortably within classic, coastal, and traditional schemes as well as contemporary hospitality interiors. Marvel Travertine is rated V3 (moderate variation) for shade variation, so each tile will differ noticeably from its neighbors, much like natural stone.

The Mosaico Origami and Mosaico Basketweave pieces add geometry to a scheme built around the 24×48″ field tile. They work well as a floor inset, shower floor, or feature wall that stays in the same color family.

Design Applications

Tile X Design lists Marvel Travertine for floors, walls, shower floors, bathrooms, kitchens, feature walls, fireplace surrounds, and commercial interiors. According to Atlas Concorde, the 9 mm products suit both floor and wall tiling, and the HBA-designed decors are intended for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

Specifying Marvel Travertine

Marvel Travertine 24×48″ 9 mm Matte is rated R10 A+B, with pendulum values of ≥ 36 wet and dry and a DCOF of ≥ 0.50. These are the relevant figures for wet interior floors. Separate slip values for the mosaics are not published, so confirm them before specifying mosaics for shower floors.

Because of the V3 rating and the directional Vein Cut graphic, approve a range of tiles before installation and blend from multiple cartons. On a 24×48″ format, plan joint layout and vein direction together, and account for substrate flatness requirements for large-format tile.

Product Specs (Matte 9mm | Matte 6mm | Grip 9mm | Outdoor 20mm)

Water Absorption: ≤ 0,1 %
Breaking Strength: S ≥ 1500 N | S ≥ 1000 N | S ≥ 1500 N | S ≥ 10000 N
Modulus of Rupture: R ≥ 40 N/mm2 | R ≥ 40 N/mm2 | R ≥ 40 N/mm2 | R ≥ 45 N/mm2
Impact Resistance: ≥ 0,55
MOHs Hardness: 6 | 6 | 8 | 8
Deep Abrasion Resistance: ≤ 150 mm3
Coefficient of Thermal Linear Expansion: ≤ 7MK-1
Thermal Shock Resistance: Resistant
Moisture Expansion: ≤ 0,01% (0,1mm/m)
Frost Resistance: Resistant
Bond Strength: Class C2
Reaction to Fire: A1 – A1fl
Chemical Resistance: A LA HA
Slip Resistance: R10 A+B | R9 A | R11 A+B+C | R11 A+B+C
Pendulum Friction: ≥ 36 Dry ≥ 36 Wet
Stain Resistance: 5
DCOF: ≥ 0,50 | ≥ 0,42 | ≥ 0,55 | ≥ 0,55

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Vein Cut and Cross Cut in Marvel Travertine?

The two graphics reflect the two ways natural travertine is cut from the block. Vein Cut shows parallel, striped veining that creates directional movement. Cross Cut shows broad shading with little visible striation, for a calmer, cloudier stone surface. Choose Vein Cut when the veining should lead the eye and Cross Cut when the stone should read as a soft, even field.

Can Marvel Travertine be used on a shower floor?

Tile X Design lists shower floors as an application. The 24×48″ 9 mm Matte field tile is rated R10 A+B, and the DIN 51097 class B covers barefoot wet areas such as showers. On a sloped shower floor, a 24×48″ tile typically calls for a linear drain and single-plane slope. The mosaics adapt more easily to multi-directional slopes, but their slip ratings should be confirmed first.

How does porcelain Marvel Travertine compare with natural travertine for maintenance?

Marvel Travertine is porcelain, with water absorption of ≤ 0.1% and the highest stain resistance class (5). Natural travertine, by contrast, is porous and chemically sensitive. Follow Atlas Concorde’s care guidance for cleaning products and maintenance.

How much variation should I expect between tiles?

Marvel Travertine is rated V3, indicating moderate variation in shade and pattern from tile to tile. Expect differences in pore distribution, vein density, and tone, and dry-lay a representative selection before setting, especially on large open floors.