To install travertine tile start by removing any previous covering measuring the are you want to tile and prepare the surface for tiling.
How to install travertine mosaic wall tile.
Our travertine pebble backsplash wall tile has varying cream tan and beige tumbled stones that create a complementary and neutral mosaic pattern.
Travertine tiles are absorbent in nature unlike other stones that are more dense and compact making travertine tiles quite daunting to work with.
Apply thin set adhesive to the wall using a notched trowel.
Below are the materials that you need along with.
Mix thinset in a bucket.
The travertine tile is made of limestone.
Lay out the location of the backsplash on the wall.
Use a fanning motion to achieve a relatively even thickness of about inch.
Starting in the focal point area use the flat edge of a trowel with a 3 16 by inch v notch to cover the wall with thinset.
Apply firm but gentle pressure and move the tile slightly in all directions ensuring a good bond between the back of the tile and the thinset on the surface of your installation area.
8 install tiles to the left and right of the focal area in the same manner lining up the grout.
Place the marble or travertine tile in place.
Divide your work area into a few sections.
Next mark the midpoint of the area you ll be tiling to ensure that you start at the focal point of the room.
The chalk lines should cross at the midpoint of the floor at right angles.
Cover the countertop with plastic sheeting held in place with masking tape.
Installing travertine floor tiles 1 mark the midpoint of each wall and connect opposite walls with a chalk line.
However with the right tools and materials you can easily cut replace and install travertine wall tiles.