When we slurry grout unfilled travertine tiles where the grout is runnier than normal the pitted areas are covered during the process fil.
How to grout travertine floor tile.
Grout lines whether thin or wide discreetly join.
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.
Its installation differs little from that of other stone or ceramic tile.
When you mix the grout the instructions want you to mix it so it is about as thick as peanut butter.
It effectively prevents the tiles from rubbing against each other and cracking.
After the grout has dried.
The grout lines in travertine floors allow the individual tiles to expand or contract as the season and temperature changes.
While grout with sand in it is perfectly all right for most tiles you should only use unsanded grout for tumbled travertine tile.
How to clean grout lines.
The sand in the ground can inadvertently damage the tile.
Before you grout travertine tile decide whether you want the holes grouted along with the lines between the tiles.
Scoop up an orange sized ball of grout and apply it to the surface of the travertine with the grout float.