The sand in the ground can inadvertently damage the tile.
How to grout travertine floor tile.
How to clean grout lines.
When you mix the grout the instructions want you to mix it so it is about as thick as peanut butter.
Before you grout travertine tile decide whether you want the holes grouted along with the lines between the tiles.
When we slurry grout unfilled travertine tiles where the grout is runnier than normal the pitted areas are covered during the process fil.
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.
Grout lines whether thin or wide discreetly join.
While grout with sand in it is perfectly all right for most tiles you should only use unsanded grout for tumbled travertine tile.
However the grout is also susceptible to water damage discoloration stains and even mold.
In either case a sealer is applied to the areas not to be grouted and then the grouting is done.
It effectively prevents the tiles from rubbing against each other and cracking.
The grout lines in travertine floors allow the individual tiles to expand or contract as the season and temperature changes.
After the grout has dried.
Thin travertine tiles are reasonably affordable and easy to install.