How Do You Install Travertine Tiles On A Shower Wall?
Everyone spends a lot of time in the bathroom, so you want your bathroom to be both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Travertine tiles are made from natural stone that is porous, which makes them much easier to work with than more dense tiles such as granite. Also, travertine is also far less expensive. Adding travertine to your shower walls is a project you can definitely do yourself and one that will make your bathroom look a lot better. Prepare the wall for tiling. If the wall is concrete, you can tile directly onto the wall after cleaning it. If it’s drywall, wood or bare framing, add cement board. Measure the width of the wall and mark the cement board to that width. Score the cement board along the line with a utility knife. Push against the line from the opposite side of the board to break the board cleanly. Use a stud finder to locate the framing studs, then secure the cement board to the wall using cement board screws inserted into the studs. Measure the height of the wa
