Take your measurements of the area to be tiled. Always purchase 10% more than needed.
Tile, water, stone, trowel, tape measure, pencils, thin set premixed (dry mix is an option, however, premix is recommended) and sponge. The suggestion is to precut corner tiles wet sponge area as you go.
Three Common Varieties of Pavers Exist Concrete, Brick and Pure Stone Pavers
Paver Classes
Pure StonePavers
Come directly from the earth and they’re actually dearer they’re pure and need to extracted from a quarry. As a paver travertine is nice it may well face up to warmth and chilly it is going to resist erosion. Their look is superior to their brick and concrete counterparts. Pure Stone carries pure magnificence.
Brick
Made from clay and shale and can be known as clay pavers. The reference is after all from the substances.
The colors are earthy with deep shades and a superb coloration ranges largely rust and reds. concrete offers extra of a coloration palette.
Brick is made at a producers plant. The method requires the supplies to be heated to 2,000 levels Fahrenheit.
Concrete
Is powerful and sturdy and frequently used to construct roads and driveways.
Broad coloration ranges are could be produced and sealants are used to forestall coloration loss.
Concrete is made with cement combined with dyes, pigments, and mixture.
Pavers on the Market
ASPHALT
CONCRETE
STONE PAVERS
GRANITE
TRAVERTINE
PORPHYRY
CANTERA
MEXICAN
COBBLESTONE
SANDSTONE
LIMESTONE
GRASS AND TURF
BLUE STONE
SLATE
FLAGSTONE
RUBBER
ANTIQUE
PERMEABLE
Is extremely advisable to use dry set, it’s simple to lay and change if needed and is the best choice for northern climate.
Steps:
Excavate if wanted
Compact (Soil has to have proper moisture)
Level, compact and repeat
Add 6” to eight” crushed limestone (sharp edges help a comfortable match) permits for good drainage.
Compact layers
Add the limestone in 2 -Three layers
Level compact and repeat
Top with ½” sand
Then lay pavers
Clearly outline borders 6×12 Travertine Pavers
After pavers are in place Polymeric sand might be swept between cracks, grout, or they are often left alone
Dry Set Paver Patio
Edging
It’s really useful to put in landscape edging on the edge of the pavers this may hold them from shifting out of place (Top of the edging have to be Level with the travertine paver edge)
An alternate is pouring concrete along the outside edge after tiles are set (top of the edging must be level with the travertine paver edge)
Finishes
Your outdoor travertine paver finish options are:
Tumbled finish, has textured, porous finish that’s skid-resistant.
Honed is a smoother finish than tumbled however has needed traction when moist.
Polished finish is smooth and should only be installed in covered indoor areas porch patio etc…
TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION Patterns
The pattern is up to you as there are severalsize options:
Pattern repeats after the first sq. ends (tiles are 16″ by 24″, 16″ by 16″, 16″ by 8″ & 8″by 8″ pavers and covers 16 sq. ft. space. You should place tiles close together and you must fill the joints with sand).
When pavers are set, check for level, go over the area with a plate compactor once more.
These moldings are created to flare out at the top of the finished edge.
Other uses are capping walls, pilasters, cabinets, and cornice assemblies for both in and outdoors.
Pencil Moldings
Are predominately used for right angles of walls
Trim Molding
Wall moldings also known as Trim Molding are a boarder of protection from dings dents and scuffs.
It also adds depth and character to the room.
Chair rails
“A dado rail, also known as a chair rail, is a type of molding fixed horizontally to the wall around the
perimeter of a room”.
Baseboard
Bases and floor moldings are commonly referred to as baseboards which gives a smooth transition from wall to floor combine with other moldings for a dramatic finish.
“A baseboard also known as a skirting board, skirting, mop board, floor molding, or
base molding board covering the lowest part of an interior wall. Its purpose is to cover the joint between the wall
surface and the floor”.
Ogee
Ogee typical uses are door frames, chair rail, floor base board, and sill trim, window frame,
along with other varied uses, primarily comes in white, ivory, gold, noce and botticino.
Bullnose
Bull-nose is commonly used for the highlight of the top surrounding side of wall and
capping off any exposed tile edges. Colors offered are gold, noce, white and Leonardo.
The three grades of travertine are: Premium which has a small quantity of filler, normal extra filler and business has numerous filler. Cut types are: Vein with linear pattern, fleuri random, cross lower and generally round.
Travertine is a light-colored sort of limestone that’s used particularly in buildings. It comes from our stone quarry, isn’t mass produced and could be very sturdy. Nice for indoor or out of doors use, and might improve the worth of your property. Robust sufficient for outdoor beautiful on the indoors.
We provide Travertine Tiles in: 12″X24″, 18″X18″, 24″X24″, Honed and filled, French Pattern, Polished, French Pattern Tumbled, & Brushed and Chiseled.
Unpolished pure stone provides nice traction for outdoor use. A polished finish completely changes the entire look of the floor. Polished tile is a great design element and adds class and beauty to the overall look of your home.
Take a look at this video for tile installation tips.
