How Do You Lay Tumbled Travertine In A Bathroom?
Travertine is one of the most elegant natural stones available on the market today. It has been in use for thousands of years around the world, and its durability can be seen in ancient Greek and Roman structures that are still standing today. It will transform any bathroom into more than just a room in the house. Instead, you now own a work of art. Using your notched trowel, apply an even layer of thin-set in the area where you will be installing the tumbled travertine. Start with a small area at first until you are sure you can set the tiles quickly enough to avoid the thin-set setting up on you. Check the back of each marble tile prior to installing it. Given the nature of natural stones, there are inconsistencies in the size and depth, and if there are any thin spots, you will need to build them up with an extra dab of thin-set before you set them in place. Place the piece of tumbled marble in place on the bed of thin-set. Apply gentle pressure and move the stone slightly in all di