How Do You Install Travertine Tile Grout?
Travertine is a natural stone tile with small holes and pockmarks in the surface. This gives it a unique look, but also creates some complications when it comes to grouting. There are two methods: leaving the holes open, or filling them with grout that’s a different shade than the tile, thus highlighting the shape of the holes. Filling the holes will make the tiles easier to keep clean, while open holes give a more natural appearance. Brush on your tile sealer, starting from one corner of the room and using your paintbrush. Brush it on in a thin layer, getting sealer down into the surface holes of the travertine, but not letting it pool there. Cover the entire surface of the tile, but don’t let the sealer get inside the lines between the tiles or on the tile edges. Let the sealer dry for an hour. Mix your unsanded grout in a bucket with water, stirring it with a 4-inch putty knife and getting it to the consistency of peanut butter. Let it sit in the bucket for 10 minutes to allow the c
