Travertine tile is a classic choice for floors and walls, both indoors and out. It's versatile and timeless in its beauty and sure to transform any space you install it in. If you haven't already, you may enjoy these three articles which provide background perspective on Travertine:.
The most common tools used to install Travertine tile - or most tile for that matter - include a tape measure, a rubber mallet, a power drill and mixing paddle, a marker or wax pencil, a level, a tapping block, a torpedo level, a chalk line, tile spacers, a margin trowel, a notched trowel, and a wet saw. The surface you will be installing your Travertine tile on needs to be flat and clean.
Be sure to spend time preparing the surface properly:. Travertine is a natural stone with a lot of variation. As a result, it needs to be blended during the installation process so all of the dark pieces or light ones don't wind up grouped together unless that is the look you are after!
Blend them. Do a dry run, lay the Travertine pieces out and see how they look. If you have multiple pallets or crates, work out of two or more at one time. It's much easier to do so now when you can easily rearrange individual pieces rather than later when the tile is permanently "set in stone.
You cannot install wet Travertine. Both the tile and the substrate need to be completely dry when you begin your installation. Using a white thinset is especially true with lighter Travertine. Remember that Travertine is porous; a gray or dark thinset can darken or tint the stone. Some installers recommend sealing Travertine before and after installation, and others recommend before and after grouting.
Regardless, you will need to seal your Travertine tile. Here are a few additional resources that we think you will find helpful for your Travertine tile installation project:. Already have an account? Please click here to reset your password. Mailing addresses, etc. Your past order history has been securely archived offline. Before you start installing Travertine, assemble your tools.
Any movement in the subfloor will transfer to the tile and cause it to crack. Please let us know if you have any other questions. February 22, at What is the best adhesive to use on floor install of travertine. Insofar as adhesive I have read recommendations to use a white adhesive.
March 4, at For Travertine tile you would use a stone thinset and the best advice is to make sure it is a light colored mortar or a color that matches the stone. Travertine is a very porous stone and if a colored Mortar or Grout is used then it can actually be absorbed into the stone discoloring it. As for sanded vs non-sanded grout. This is a personal preference.
Usually if you are using very small or tight grout lines then non-sanded is the way to go. If your grout lines are larger then sanded is fine. January 13, at Dumb question from an amateur.. What kind of prep do I need if I want to put travertine on my first floor outside walls? What would you recommend I use first on the plywood before putting the travertine on? January 14, at There are no dumb questions, we are happy to help out! I would suggest using a concrete backer board for more support rather than just installing on the plywood.
Then use a scratch coat galvanized chicken wire, coated metal mesh, etc. If you install right on the outdoor treated plywood the travertine will not adhere properly without some sort of scratch coat and you will need a moisture barrier something like RedGuard , this is why I suggest going with the concrete backer board. After you would apply a thinset or mortar and adhere the tiles directly to the backer board and scratch coat.
Once adhered and grouted, apply a sealant to make sure no moisture can get into the tile. October 4, at October 6, at We have a couple options on our website and I usually recommend the eco-friendly option.
If you are going to you local store I suggest researching the different brands they have there to find what features of each would work best for your application. You may want to look into a protector for travertine versus a sealer as well. I find more people prefer protector over sealers on travertine to avoid the shine and help with stains. No matter which option you go with it is very important to test the sealant or protector on a small piece of the travertine first because it may change the color.
October 26, at August 28, at Hi, I recently bought some travertine tile from you with the antique pattern. January 2, at Im not build direct but i know that a little space helps like a sixteenth. August 19, at Your email address will not be published. Learning Center Find the answers to your home improvement questions. Related posts: No related posts. Kosidate Farm - Reply June 13, at Hi Kosidate, Unfortunately that may not be the best idea as you never know if the slate will crack.
Teia Chism - Reply June 13, at Hi Teia, Sorry to hear about your tile! Michelle - Reply April 28, at Hi Michelle, You will need to put grout between the tiles. Dawn - Reply March 12, at Thank you so much. Hi Dawn, Thank you for your inquiry! Donna - Reply February 27, at Hi Donna, Most people will install the travertine with thinset, grout everything and then seal the tile and grout together.
Allen - Reply December 9, at Dana - Reply September 12, at Hi Dana, Thank you for getting in touch! Karyn - Reply August 10, at Hi Karyn, Thank you for getting in touch! Bill Booth - Reply June 28, at Hi Bill, Thank you for your inquiry! John Tyson - Reply June 2, at Hello James, For Travertine tile you would use a stone thinset and the best advice is to make sure it is a light colored mortar or a color that matches the stone. Alan - Reply January 13, at Hi Alan, Thank you for getting in touch!
Sairusi Tokoniono - Reply October 4, at Hi Sairusi, Thank you for your inquiry! Henry Hill - Reply October 26, at Jason barwick - Reply January 2, at Vicky - Reply August 19, at What kind of sealer do you recommend for rainforest tile?
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