3 drag the grout float over the entire tile to push the grout both between the tiles and.
How to grout travertine tiles on floor.
Tumbled travertine tile has many dips curves holes and natural surfaces which give it its character but also makes it more difficult to grout.
However it can also be the most vulnerable point in your travertine flooring installation as these spaces are susceptible to water penetration stains discoloration and.
They are installed with wide or narrow grout lines around each tile.
In either case a sealer is applied to the areas not to be grouted and then the grouting is done.
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Before you grout travertine tile decide whether you want the holes grouted along with the lines between the tiles.
It effectively prevents the tiles from rubbing against each other and cracking.
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.
However the grout is also susceptible to water damage discoloration stains and even mold.
The grout lines in travertine floors allow the individual tiles to expand or contract as the season and temperature changes.
The grout lines between tiles allow for the expansion and contraction of the material during seasonal temperature fluctuations preventing individual pieces from rubbing into one another and cracking.
Scoop up an orange sized ball of grout and apply it to the surface of the travertine with the grout float.
Travertine tiles could potentially be damaged with acidic based tile and grout cleaners so test your travertine before using an acidic tile cleaning product.