Whether you are installing travertine paver or tiles, you need to focus on the details to achieve an aesthetically pleasing finish. The stone itself is attractive on its own, but it can look more stunning when laid out properly. Here are a few tips for making sure that the tiling or pavers are finished to perfection:
- Have the right tools – You will need a rubber mallet, tape measure, a mixing paddle and power drill, a wax pencil or marker, tapping block, torpedo level, a level, tile spacers, notched trowel, margin trowel, chalk line, and a wet saw. The trowel’s size will depend on the mortar bed’s size for the tile or travertine paver.
- Prepare the surface – Before installing anything, make sure that the base floor itself is clean and flat. Remove any old paver, tile, or flooring, repair existing cracks, and replace and reinforce rotten wood.
- Lay them out before installation – Take time to lay out each travertine paver or tile to determine the sequence of colors and patterns that should go together. That way, you do not have to worry about dark pieces mixing with the light ones, unless that is the type of look you are trying to achieve. It is like doing a dry run before you finalize the installation process, so you will know how they look when finished and you can avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes.
- Make sure both the substrate and the tiles or pavers are dry – Avoid installing anything when wet or moist. They need to be completely dry.
- Seal properly – Some professional installers recommend using a sealant before and after installing travertine tiles and pavers, or before and after you grout. Just be sure to use a natural stone sealer if you do not want to modify the paver or the tile’s appearance.
- Buy only high-quality flooring or paving materials – All these installations and finishing tips will be pointless in the long run if you settle for low-quality travertine paver or tiles. Be sure to invest in premium grade stone tiles that are sourced directly from top quarries in Turkey, Asia, and Europe. This grade is the most durable and capable of lasting for generations.
About the Company:
Stone-Mart is a direct importer of Premium Quality Travertine and Marble with locations throughout Florida, including Tampa, ST. Petersburg, and Fort Myers with Naples and Sarasota opening soon. Stone-Mart has the largest on hand inventory of premium quality Travertine Tile, Travertine Pavers, Marble Patios and Marble Tiles, Pool Copings, and Mosaics in the United States with factory direct pricing. Their highly trained Natural Stone Specialists are ready to assist you in choosing the ideal marble or Travertine for your project, and have strong logistic partners to ensure the most cost effective options for delivery to your Business, Jobsite or Home.
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