Storm Noce (also Travertin Noce C-C Turco, Storm Noce Travertine, Walnut Storm Travertine or Noce Travertine Turkey) is a Turkish travertine from the tradition-rich producing region near Denizli, with a warm walnut-brown to grey-brown ground tone and a characteristically speckled, mottled cross-cut slab appearance. Used for wall claddings, floor areas, stairs, covered pool surrounds, skirting details and Mediterranean, warmly inspired interior and exterior architecture with a walnut-warm atmosphere and a characterful travertine tradition.
Travertine
Turkey
2.500 kg/m³
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs
Other trade names: Storm Noche, Travertin Amaretto Brown, Travertin Noce C C Turco, Travertin Noce Turco
About Travertin Noce C C Turco
Storm Noce comes from the tradition-rich travertine quarrying area around Denizli in western Turkey — a region that is among the world's most important travertine suppliers and has served European and international markets with high-grade Anatolian travertine selections for decades. The region's network of quarries produces numerous travertine variants in different tonalities — from pale cream-beige through warm honey-yellow to walnut-brown selections. Storm Noce is the warm walnut-brown variant of this family, with the Italian marketing suffix “Noce” (Italian for “walnut”), which describes the warm walnut-coloured tonality of the stone. The marketing name “Storm” refers to the dynamically speckled, mottled material signature with its stormily agitated structures. The parallel designation “Travertin Noce C-C Turco” with the suffix “C-C” stands for Cross Cut, that is, the cut across the sediment bedding of the travertine, which is responsible for the mottled slab appearance.
Geologically it is a Cenozoic freshwater travertine formed by the slow precipitation of calcium carbonate from supersaturated warm mineral springs. During the precipitation process, plant remains, trapped gases and micro-organisms created the typical elongated cavities and layered bedding. The warm walnut-brown colouring results from iron-oxide-bearing and manganese-bearing mineral components that were embedded in moderate concentration in the precipitated carbonate during travertine formation — the mineralisation is more restrained than in intensely golden-yellow travertines (Travertin Giallo Persia) and tends towards a grey-shaded warmth. The DNSA classification (#6076) documents the material precisely.
The suffix “C-C” (“Cross Cut”) in the trade name denotes the cutting direction of the slabs across the original sediment bedding. Travertine can fundamentally be sawn in two main orientations: in the vein cut (along the sediment bedding, in which the stone shows characteristic horizontal bands and linear structures) or in the cross cut (across the bedding, in which the stone shows a cloudy, mottled appearance without linear structures). Storm Noce is produced in the cross cut and accordingly shows a lively, flowing, almost painterly slab appearance with organic cloudings and widenings instead of linear banding. Visually the stone is defined by a warm walnut-brown to grey-brown material signature with a speckled, mottled structure, interspersed with lighter cream-beige areas, occasional lighter calcite accents and fine mineral inclusions. Slab variation is moderate — all slabs show the characteristic walnut-warm tonality, while individual slabs vary in colour intensity and mottling density.
Technically, Storm Noce shows the values typical of medium-strength Turkish travertines: bulk density 2500 kg/m³, compressive strength 57 MPa, wear resistance 28.7 cm³/50 cm², water absorption 1.0 %. The lower compressive strength compared with denser Mediterranean limestones and the relatively high wear resistance figure are typical of travertine and should be taken into account when choosing the application — the DNSA rates its suitability for heavily walked floor areas as marginal. Like all carbonate rocks, Storm Noce is acid-sensitive and reacts to citric acid, vinegar or acidic cleaners with matt etching. The DNSA note records that Storm Noce achieves only a matt polish — high-gloss applications are therefore not possible, which underlines the natural material character.
In interior fit-out, Storm Noce is a characterful and atmospheric choice for Mediterranean, warmly inspired, classically rustic and tropically oriental architectural schemes. Classic applications are wall claddings, floor areas at moderate frequency, stair treads, skirtings and bathrooms. The warm walnut-brown tonality creates an inviting, autumnally warm-toned atmosphere and harmonises with dark brown timber fittings in walnut, mahogany or dark oak, with warm earth tones in wall colours, and with brass, bronze and gold accents. Outdoors the stone can be used for covered pool surrounds, skirting details, stairs under a canopy and constructionally protected paving — proven in central European climates with proper sealing. In the unfilled variant the natural travertine cavities remain visible and mark the stone as an honest, rustic natural material; in the filled variant the pores are filled with polyester resin for a closed appearance.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
33 slabs in stock · plus 11 blocks
Thicknesses: 1.2–3 cm · Finishes: Tumbled, Unfilled + satin-honed, Filled + satin-honed · Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs
Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.
Rohdichte
2.500 kg/m³
Druckfestigkeit
57,0 MPa
Wasseraufnahme
1,00 %
Säurebeständig
Nein
Finishes
Travertin Noce C C Turco is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Tumbled
Friction with rock aggregate and water in a rotating drum creates a matte surface with slightly chipped edges and a satin-like feel. The appearance looks naturally aged. Suitable exclusively for wall and floor tiles, not for slabs — typical of Mediterranean design concepts.
Unfilled + satin-honed
The natural pores and cavities remain visible and unworked — a typical characteristic of travertine. The surface is brushed for a subtle depth and a matte effect. More care-intensive than filled, but with a fully natural appearance and a pronounced tactile quality — a characterful choice for wall cladding.
Filled + satin-honed
Natural pores and cavities are filled with a special filler compound and thereby sealed, after which the surface is brushed. A subtle depth and a matt appearance combined with an easy-care, closed surface — the most everyday-proof travertine finish for living areas and bathrooms.
Care & fabrication
As a carbonate rock, Storm Noce is acid-sensitive and should be cared for attentively. Indoors, use warm water with a pH-neutral stone cleaning product only — acidic household cleaners, vinegar, citric acid descalers or other acidic substances cause matt etched patches that can only be reversed by professional repolishing or regrinding. Take up spilt acidic liquids promptly with clear water. Professional sealing after installation and every 1 to 2 years thereafter is recommended indoors and obligatory outdoors — it reduces water absorption decisively, protects against freeze-thaw damage and mitigates the uptake of pigments (red wine, coffee, olive oil). With the unfilled variant, dirt collects over time in the natural pores, which lets the appearance age in a deliberately lively way — anyone wanting a consistently even appearance should choose the filled variant. The DNSA notes that Storm Noce is only marginally suitable for heavily walked floor areas (lower wear resistance than denser hard rocks) — for intensively walked areas, more robust hard rocks are the better choice. With pool surrounds, attention to chlorinated splash water is important: strong chlorine can cause local lightening of the walnut-brown tonality. De-icing salt in winter is absolutely to be avoided on external travertine surfaces.
Frequently asked questions
What do the names “Storm” and “Noce” mean?
“Noce” is Italian for “walnut” and describes the characteristic warm walnut-brown tonality of the stone. “Storm” refers to the dynamically speckled, mottled material signature with its stormily agitated structures — like a petrified storm of walnut tones. Storm Noce, Travertin Noce C-C Turco, Storm Noce Travertine, Walnut Storm Travertine and Noce Travertine Turkey are synonymous trade names for one and the same Turkish cross-cut travertine from Denizli.
What does the suffix “C-C” / “C C” in the trade name mean?
“C-C” stands for “Cross Cut” and denotes the cutting direction of the travertine across the original sediment bedding. This type of cut produces the speckled, mottled slab appearance without linear structures that characterises Storm Noce. In contrast to the “vein cut” (the cut along the bedding, which shows the horizontal bands), cross cut offers a calmer, organically flowing material signature that is preferred in many contemporary design schemes.
Is Storm Noce suitable for heavily walked floor areas?
With reservations. The DNSA expressly notes that Storm Noce is only marginally suitable for heavily walked floor areas — the wear resistance of 28.7 cm³/50 cm² is markedly lower than that of denser hard rocks such as granite or dense marbles. For moderately walked living areas, bedrooms and rooms with controlled access the stone is well suited; for heavily frequented entrance halls, commercial premises or hotel lobbies, denser hard rocks are the more robust choice. This material characteristic is typical of travertine and not a specific shortcoming of Storm Noce.
What is the difference between the filled and the unfilled variant?
Travertine naturally has open pores, which during processing can either be filled with polyester resin (filled) or left open. Filled Storm Noce shows a closed, smoother surface, is easier to look after and is frequently the first choice in contemporary internal applications with comfort requirements. Unfilled Storm Noce keeps its rustic character with visible pores — it is a stylistic decision for Mediterranean, antiquing or historicist architectural schemes. Both variants are supplied by ROSSITTIS.
Is Storm Noce suitable for external applications?
With reservations and consistent sealing. Turkish travertines are fundamentally plausibly frost-resistant in central European climates, provided they are properly sealed — official frost resistance certification is not available for Storm Noce. The stone is used for covered pool surrounds, plinth slabs, stairs under a canopy and constructionally protected paving. For openly weathered horizontal external surfaces with pronounced freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salt exposure, denser, frost-certified hard rocks are the more robust alternative.
What slab formats are usual for Storm Noce?
Standard large formats from the Turkish quarries typically lie between 250 × 130 cm and 290 × 160 cm in thicknesses of 2 cm and 3 cm. Thinner formats (1.2 cm for lightweight wall cladding) as well as skirtings and tile formats for floor areas can also be sourced through ROSSITTIS. Please enquire directly about specific dimensions — as a standard Anatolian travertine, Storm Noce is regularly held in stock at ROSSITTIS.
What does Travertin Noce C C Turco cost?
The price depends on the batch, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — with natural stone there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.
