Sometimes I complain about it, being so porous and soft, but boy it can sure look warm and impressive. When sealed with "Stone Enhance Sealer" that gives it that wet look, Travertine Tile can take on a whole new persona.
Often spun into the surface we can find a Quartz-like material with jagged edges that offer each individual tile it's very own unique personality. Sold in various grades and finishes Travertine can be unmatched in versatility and earthy color.
Poor grade Travertine will have many holes and gaps that are filled at the manufacturer with an appropriate color grout then polished so it blends into the surface. Yes, Travertine is filled with grout before it is boxed and sent to the retail shop. Better grades of Travertine can be tumbled because poor grades will fall apart in a tumbler.
I like working with Travertine because it is easy to work with and I like being able to fashion, smooth and polish the stone. The bad part is you have to make every cut with a diamond saw. I use a dry diamond 4 1/2 inch angle grinder for small cuts and carving that is not visible and the wet saw for the visible cutting.
If you are installing Travertine and are planning to use a Linen or Canvas color grout you will want to use white thinset adhesive. This will be much easier to clean and will match the grout better. White thinset adhesive is more expensive but well worth it when installing this Natural Stone.
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