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Laying a travertine tile floor to perfection (meaning no grout) is a skill you can easily develop. It just takes a little knowledge, a few tools, patience, and diligence to complete this job successfully.
There is no need to be intimidated by these types of projects. After all, if the ancient Romans and Greeks could do it, why couldn’t you?
There are only a few things other than tile that are required to complete this type of home improvement job: a thin-set mortar, a notched trowel, a level, and a soft rubber mallet. The difficulty level of this DIY project is considered medium or moderate; however, this is due to the fact that some tiles may need to be re-laid to ensure a level plane on the floor.
Everything is in preparation
Preparation is key to a perfect installation of this type of natural stone. Ninety-nine percent of all successful home improvement jobs begin with proper work surface preparation. For any surface, be it a floor, a countertop, or a wall, make the work area as level as possible before doing anything else. Check your work with a level before any travertine tile installation.
Thinset application on floors: improve the level
Working from the center of the room, use the notched edge of the trowel to apply an even layer of adhesive mortar to the floor surface, spreading it evenly over the area where the travertine will be laid. Take your time doing this to avoid ridges and / or air pockets that can cause the tile to sit improperly.
Thinset application on the back of the tile – flat is beautiful
Now is the time to use the flat side of the trowel to apply a thin layer of thin coat to the back of the travertine tile. Make sure it is evenly distributed, taking care to cover the edges of the tile.
Apply the tile with smooth but firm persuasion
Set the tile in place on the floor, applying pressure and moving it back and forth in all directions to form a good bond and remove any unforeseen trapped air bubbles / pockets.
Then it’s time to place the second tile next to the first, lining up the corners and moving that tile back and forth like you did the first.
Make sure the tiles are the same height. Using a soft rubber mallet, tap the second travertine tile until it touches the first tile. It should fit snugly with no gaps.
Keep your head level and get a level floor
Place a level on the tile floor to make sure the tiles are flat and flush. If a tile is too low, remove it and add more thin layer on the floor. If the opposite occurs and the tile is too high, lift the travertine and remove the excess thin layer. Either way, there is a remedy so you can get a level floor by keeping your head level and doing whatever it takes to get the travertine tile floor perfectly seamless.