How Do You Install A Travertine Shower Stall?
Tiling a shower stall can be complicated, because you have to grout part of the tile and caulk part of it (along the floor and in the corners) to prevent moisture seepage. It’s additionally complicated when you use travertine tile, which is a mineral-laced stone that has craters randomly positioned around the tile surface. In some travertine applications, those craters are left open, but in a shower they should be filled with grout to prevent mold from forming in there. Using a different shade of grout than the tile shade will highlight the natural design of the tile. Mark a level line along the bottom of one wall of the shower, using your level and pencil. Make the line as high off the floor as the height of a travertine tile, plus 1/4 inch. For example, if you’re using travertine tiles that are 6 inches on a side, the level line should be 6 1/4 inches off the floor. Mark a vertical line at the middle of the wall, from top to bottom, using your level and pencil. Apply thinset mortar i
