The grout lines in travertine floors allow the individual tiles to expand or contract as the season and temperature changes.
How to grout travertine floor tile.
After the grout has dried.
3 drag the grout float over the entire tile to push the grout both between the tiles and.
It effectively prevents the tiles from rubbing against each other and cracking.
Scoop up an orange sized ball of grout and apply it to the surface of the travertine with the grout float.
Thin travertine tiles are reasonably affordable and easy to install.
While grout with sand in it is perfectly all right for most tiles you should only use unsanded grout for tumbled travertine tile.
Its installation differs little from that of other stone or ceramic tile.
Grout lines whether thin or wide discreetly join.
When you mix the grout the instructions want you to mix it so it is about as thick as peanut butter.
However the grout is also susceptible to water damage discoloration stains and even mold.
In either case a sealer is applied to the areas not to be grouted and then the grouting is done.
Leaving the natural holes will make the stone look more natural but grouting is more tedious than if the whole tile lines and holes are grouted.
Before you grout travertine tile decide whether you want the holes grouted along with the lines between the tiles.