The Tile Doctor
JUNE 30, 2020
Stone tile is a popular option for both indoor and outdoor projects, but whether youand#39;re using marble, slate, granite or travertine, grout and stone choice is an important decision.
Tile Excellence
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Laying a travertine marble tile floor seamlessly (i.e., without grout) is a skill that you can easily develop. do-it-yourself project grout home improvement laying a travertine marble tile floor mortar natural stone thin-set thinest til floor tile travertine marble tile travertine tile installation Only a little bit of knowledge, a few tools, patience, and diligence are required to complete this job successfully.
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Tile Doctor
MARCH 17, 2014
You’ve Chosen To Use Travertine Stone, Now What’s the Best Travertine Grout? Stone tile is a popular option for both indoor and outdoor projects, but whether you’re using marble, slate, granite or travertine, grout and stone choice is an important decision. While you might really appreciate the look of. How-To
How to Floor Tile
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. They simple match the color and fill it with grout then polish the surface. Travertine is a sophisticated name for Limestone. Travertine comes from all over the world. This Travertine was also very expensive.
How to Floor Tile
AUGUST 30, 2014
You should know that if you use a tile with a porous surface like this Travertine just know it will require more maintenance to keep it up. There are different types, qualities and surfaces of natural stone like Travertine and Marble. Here is a corner shot where the caulking and grout failed because it was in a corner where it was exposed to a lot of water volume. I removed grout, caulk, and soap residue. In this instance, the grout worked out.
Fabric and Tile Masters
MARCH 19, 2018
1- to attain a sheen of as glossy a finish as possible by the installer (the only way he has available) 2- to cover up the slight grout haze that is harder to clean than it is on a straight edge tile. The post Honing and Polishing a Chiseled Edge Travertine appeared first on Fabric & Tile Masters. Fabric and Tile Masters has restored several of these floors over the years.
Tile Excellence
DECEMBER 25, 2015
colored thin set diamond tile glass tile grout color hand cut dots hand cut trim marble mosaic mother of pearl glass tile pencil trim rainbow glass subway tile teardrop shaped tile travertine marble A backsplash is one of the quickest easiest ways to improve your kitchen without spending a arm and a leg to get it done. There are certain pointers and techniques that I've learned over 30+ years of tile installation that will make the job more manageable.
Tile Excellence
JANUARY 19, 2014
Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Most Frequently Asked Questions from Consumers: From Newly Forming FAQ on Tile Installation, Tile Repairs & All Things Tile Related: Many people have asked me over the years which grout to use in their house particular to their tile installation. Always use sanded grout whenever possible. So 1/8 inch grout joints can have sanded or unsanded (non sanded) grout applications.
The London Tile Co.
AUGUST 7, 2015
Tiles made from porcelain will often have rectified edges, allowing for thinner grout joints. Whether you love clean, cool marble, dark and dramatic Slate, or soft, light Travertine, our selection of Natural Stone Tiles will have something for you. DIY Tiling Tips Home Advice bathroom tiles ceramic tiles glass mosaics glass tiles mosaic mosaic tiles natural stone tiles porcelain tiles travertine
Fabric and Tile Masters
JUNE 21, 2019
Keeping your shower grout and tiles in good repair is a perfect example of a task that can reap big rewards with some preventative measures and on-going maintenance. Begin by asking the installer to use caulk in the corners and along the edges of the tile instead of grout. Grout will shrink because it is mixed with water and this could result in cracks in the corners and floor edges, providing easy access for fungus and mold. Don’t use vinegar on marble or travertine.
The Tile Doctor
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
I was looking for something that was easy to install and something that would work with my existing travertine tiled bathroom. How-To Installation Tips Tutorials Easy DIY glamour grout groutI needed extra storage space in my shower and thought that the perfect way to do that was to add a corner shelf to my shower. I knew that.
How to Floor Tile
APRIL 19, 2022
In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture.
Fabric and Tile Masters
JANUARY 24, 2015
Tile and grout are best cleaned with systems that provide high heat. Tiles are travertine, a natural stone. We use the 4 horse power Klindex Levigaor on this job to remove top layer dirt from tile and grout. The tile and grout clean up in an amazing fashion. This is a video of tile cleaning Jacksonville showing the grout in an extreme situation. This is a video of how we repair grout in addition to tile cleaning Jacksonville.
Fabric and Tile Masters
JANUARY 24, 2015
Tile and grout are best cleaned with systems that provide high heat. Tiles are travertine, a natural stone. We use the 4 horse power Klindex Levigaor on this job to remove top layer dirt from tile and grout. The tile and grout clean up in an amazing fashion. This is a video of how we repair grout. Here is a video of how we seal the grout. We seal the grout after cleaning in almost all cases where the tiles were grouted using sanded grout.
How to Floor Tile
APRIL 1, 2018
Both of these cleaners will reduce over time the integrity of the grout in your tile and if you have natural stone like Marble or Travertine it will etch the nice shiny surface you once had. This is why I have little use for Marble or Travertine in wet areas and this is why tile manufacturers are working overtime to make Porcelain tile the simulates Marble or Travertine and that is because Porcelain is far more robust than Natural stone.
How to Floor Tile
JULY 12, 2014
The larger surface the fewer grout lines. If you incorporate Porcelain tile with an epoxy grout you will have the tri-fecta in shower material. This shower is made of Travertine Natural Stone and this is what is important to remember about that, There are different grades and quality of Travertine. Travertine requires a bit more care being a Natural Stone and it is soft so easy to damage.
How to Floor Tile
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. Remove all the old grout, re-grout and reseal after cleaning the surface.
The London Tile Co.
AUGUST 25, 2016
Natural stone like travertine or limestone looks stunning, but can be very expensive and requires regular sealing to keep it looking its best. Large tiles reduce the amount of grout joints and can make the room look bigger, but you may require lots of cuts in a small or awkwardly shaped room. Grout. Most modern grouts have anti-bacterial properties but this doesn’t stop them from getting a bit grubby – particularly on kitchen floors.
How to Floor Tile
JANUARY 22, 2018
I have noticed a lot more Marble and Travertine in showrooms across the metroplex showcasing these two Natural Stones. The surface of Marble or Travertine in a shower must be treated like your car paint. I suggest using epoxy grout and that will go a long way in extending the service life of the grout and resisting mold. I have some very strong opinions about these types of material and their use. My opinion is they do not belong in abundance in a shower or wet area.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Popular natural stone options include slate, travertine, granite, and even marble. Consider adding a sealant to protect the tile from wear and the grout from cracking. Options range from ceramic and porcelain to slate and travertine.
Architectural Ceramics
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it. Marble, travertine, limestone and slate are all beautiful stones to surround yourself with, but they require a bit more care and maintenance than the other tile categories. It’s no secret that Americans have fallen in love with Marie Kondo and her mission to clean up homes across the nation.
How to Floor Tile
JANUARY 30, 2017
This material is so uneven we have to seal it first before grouting otherwise cleaning it will take forever. Even Travertine is iffy for a shower but if you have the money for the maintenance and high grade polished Travertine fine. Ask me the question, "what is the worst material you have ever installed?" Answer--"Slate without a doubt". What is slate?" the answer is "dried mud" to be exact. This stuff should never be used in an exterior sun exposed environment.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
JUNE 12, 2017
The versatility and beauty of marble, limestone, travertine, granite and other natural stone countertops make them extremely popular in kitchens around the country. For more information on cleaners, sealers, colorants and other tile grout care and maintenance products, visit Custom Building Products at www.custombuildingproducts.com and Facebook
Architectural Ceramics
APRIL 26, 2018
From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. For the floors, a natural travertine or porcelain tile that looks like travertine was used. Available through Architectural Ceramics, our Opulence Collection features large-format and mosaic porcelain tiles that looks like travertine.
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
We use a standard grout thickness of 3-4 mm on all formats. Pieces are then finished with standard (smooth), Limestone, Travertine or Luna texture. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Geometric tiles in classic shapes, such as chevron, hexagon, stripes, honeycomb or octagon, are a great way to add style to your home''s wall or floors. More intricate patterns reproduced on a single tile will always be more expensive than plain tiles.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
MAY 27, 2020
Grout lines : It’s impossible to prevent grout lines entirely. Tiles need some maintenance to keep grout lines clean and mold-free. The tiles are uniquely textured and colored, and can be made of marble, granite, limestone, slate and travertine, among others.
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout. Natural stones like travertine, limestone, slate and marble however, are of the high-maintenance tile variety. Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
The look continues on the restaurant’s exterior, which is covered in solid porcelain, large format (12” by 24”) tile that gives it a travertine look. As a result, the restaurant’s 60,000 square feet of glass, porcelain and ceramic interior and exterior tile, all installed with TEC® Power Grout® and IsoLight™ mortar. IsoLight™ and Power Grout ® did everything that we needed for all interior and exterior tile applications throughout the project through a single source.
H.Winter Showroom Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
After looking at many pictures and much research on their thorough website, "Tuscan Landscape" was the design they chose on light travertine tumbled marble. They trimmed the mural with a light travertine 1x12" pencil to create a picture frame design. They used light travertine tumbled marble in 6x6 and 4x4 for the rest of the backsplash and used a matching grout color to create a cohesive, monochromatic color palette.
The London Tile Co.
JULY 10, 2015
These look great with dark grout either laid in a brick pattern or a stacked grid. These tiles will add instant character to any home, pair with white grout to bring out the rustic stone colouring. If you’re a bit worried about a boldly coloured floor, the alternatives include Wood Effect Tiles and Travertine , both of which will help you create a traditional country feel in your rustic kitchen.
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Inspired by the classic treasured travertine tones and colors of Tuscany, the Juliet’s Courtyard collection utilizes Dynamic HD Imaging™ technology to create a stunningly vintage look in a product manufactured to the highest technical specifications. Finally, in celebration of the 10th year of its SpectraLock Grout product, Laticrete conducted an in-booth promotion where the works of extremely talented mosaic artists were displayed. Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
Conestoga Tile Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Gauged porcelain tile slabs are the perfect answer as they are durable, maintenance-free, and gorgeous replications of the most-loved natural stone slabs in the world like calacatta, cararra, onyx, travertine and more.
Architectural Ceramics
MAY 25, 2018
Both have a directional pattern made to look like Italian travertine. To avoid slippage, your contractor or tile installer will be able to advise on an appropriate grout allowance due to the tile’s larger size. Go big or go home. OK, we’d love to go through your home. Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. No matter the type of renovation, we can change the look of your home in a big way.
Architectural Ceramics
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. The crisp white tile and grout are a quiet backdrop to the skylight above. Losing weight. It stinks. Many of us use the New Year to kick off a new exercise plan. At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
APRIL 28, 2015
Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard. It was formerly known as CUSTOM’s Marble, Granite & Travertine mortar but was renamed to reflect its overall LFT properties. This mortar qualifies for CUSTOM’s lifetime warranty when used with a qualifying system of eligible preparation and grouting products. Today’s tile is larger than ever.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2016
In recent years, ceramic tile that mimics the look of hardwood has become popular, as well as travertine and slate. While outdated kitchens may have the inconvenient tile-and-grout or cheap vinyl for workspace, the variety of countertop surfaces options out there today are endless. Whether your kitchen is a true fixer-upper from decades ago or your once-trendy laminate countertop and linoleum flooring fell out of style fast, it may be time to modernize your outdated kitchen.
Conestoga Tile
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Gauged porcelain tile slabs are the perfect answer as they are durable, maintenance-free, and gorgeous replications of the most-loved natural stone slabs in the world like calacatta, cararra, onyx, travertine and more.
Architectural Ceramics
JULY 27, 2018
These 10″x10″ cement tiles have faux grout lines to mimic small-scale mosaics. Here, our Ocean Blue Collection features a vein-cut travertine that is available in plank, large format, and mosaic tile sizes. Whether you’re barbecuing near our Baltimore showroom, or you’re fixin’ to go grillin’ closer to our Atlanta showroom; summer is made for poolside meals on an outdoor patio.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2015
Stone Kitchen Flooring There’s a great variety of stone flooring available including the most popular marble, travertine and slate. For ease of maintenance, install tiles with grout lines that are as small as possible. Cons: Grout lines may be difficult to keep clean, dropped items like glassware and dishes will likely shatter. If you’re considering kitchen flooring ideas to upgrade your cooking area, make function and durability a priority.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
MARCH 27, 2015
Concerns over installation specifications, crack isolation and prevention, setting materials and grouts for large tile all require more forethought than they do for smaller tile installations. Certain stones like travertine don''t wear well in high-traffic, commercial areas; even filled travertine can deteriorate, reducing the hardness and durability of the surface.
StoneDimensions
MARCH 10, 2015
Q: We do a lot of interior lobby cladding projects using 2 cm marble, travertine, or limestone anchored with traditional wire tie and plaster methods. And whether the installation is vertical or horizontal, grouting, and especially caulking of the joints, reduces the transmissibility of the system greatly. It seems like years ago we were always working in enclosed space with the air conditioning running.
H.Winter Showroom Blog
AUGUST 12, 2008
Installation _ Each piece of BelSol should be sealed with a penetrating tile sealer prior to and following grouting. After grouting, clean areas with water and sponge. When finished cleaning grout, use a non-abrasive glass cleaner for a glossy sheen. Westminsters Belsol Glass collection offers an exciting, sparkley and creative element to tile design. Crackle glass can be a dramatic or elegant accent to your kitchen backsplash or shower, depending on your color selection.
StoneDimensions
MAY 23, 2014
The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. But if we were testing the flexural strength of a travertine with an average of 800 lbs/in² and had a standard deviation of 500 lbs/in², that would indicate EXTREMELY scattered and inconsistent results. Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony.
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