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Installation

Travertine Installation

Please Note: Always seek the professional advice of a licensed and insured installer who is familiar with the installation of Travertine, as they are the only ones who can provide you with suitable installation advice for your specific project and geographical area. Travertine Mart is not responsible for how you will use our products, nor if they are appropriate for your intended use.

Travertine Paver Dry-Set Installation:

Travertine Mart highly recommends dry-set travertine paver installation for projects using  Travertine Pavers. Travertine Pavers are easier to install than most other paving materials because they can be installed dry-set. They are easily laid and, if necessary, easily replaced.

  1. Start by compacting the soil and ensuring that the moisture content of the soil is correct. Soil that is too damp or too dry may not compact properly.
  2. Establish a border around the edges of the project area using a soldier-course pattern with 6×12 Travertine Pavers. Travertine Mart highly recommends securing the border with FlexBond (or similar) – especially in cold weather climates – as it allows the Travertine to safely expand and contract with the freeze/thaw cycle. Dry set is the most suitable installation method in cold and freeze-thaw climates.
  3. Travertine Pavers can be dry set (as indicated in the chart below), allowing for an easy installation and easy repairs should they be necessary in the future.
  4. After you establish a compacted soil sub-base, place 6” – 8” of crushed limestone (or CA6) on top and compact in layers as you go. We highly recommend using crushed limestone, as the sharp edges allow it to fit snugly together. Limestone will also create a solid base, which will keep the travertine in place over time without shifting and allow for proper drainage. Add the limestone in 2-3 layers. After you level each layer, compact the limestone with a compactor. Finish with ½” Sand. You can then begin laying the Travertine Pavers. Note: if there is a drainage problem on the site the project is being built on, a geotextile can be incorporated on top of the compacted soil.
  5. Travertine Pavers can be cut using the same blades and tools that are used to cut brick pavers or other natural stones. Any diamond blade should be sufficient.
  6. Once everything is in place, polymeric sand can be swept into the joints of the Travertine Pavers. Another option is to use grout or just leave them as is, using nothing at all. NOTE: Travertine Pavers can also be mud-set on top of an existing concrete surface. If mud-setting the pavers in cold weather climates, a FlexBond adhesive is usually recommended to prevent cracking during the freeze-thaw cycle.

Travertine Paver and Travertine Tile Mud-Set Installation:

Travertine Mart highly recommends dry-set travertine paver installation for projects using  Travertine Pavers. Travertine Pavers are easier to install than most other paving materials because they can be installed dry-set. They are easily laid and, if necessary, easily replaced.

  1. Start by compacting the soil and ensuring that the moisture content of the soil is correct. Soil that is too damp or too dry may not compact properly.
  2. Establish a border around the edges of the project area using a soldier-course pattern with 6×12 Travertine Pavers. Travertine Mart highly recommends securing the border with FlexBond (or similar) – especially in cold weather climates – as it allows the Travertine to safely expand and contract with the freeze/thaw cycle. Dry set is the most suitable installation method in cold and freeze-thaw climates.
  3. Travertine Pavers can be dry set (as indicated in the chart below), allowing for an easy installation and easy repairs should they be necessary in the future.
  4. After you establish a compacted soil sub-base, place 6” – 8” of crushed limestone (or CA6) on top and compact in layers as you go. We highly recommend using crushed limestone, as the sharp edges allow it to fit snugly together. Limestone will also create a solid base, which will keep the travertine in place over time without shifting and allow for proper drainage. Add the limestone in 2-3 layers. After you level each layer, compact the limestone with a compactor. Finish with ½” Sand. You can then begin laying the Travertine Pavers. Note: if there is a drainage problem on the site the project is being built on, a geotextile can be incorporated on top of the compacted soil.
  5. Travertine Pavers can be cut using the same blades and tools that are used to cut brick pavers or other natural stones. Any diamond blade should be sufficient.
  6. Once everything is in place, polymeric sand can be swept into the joints of the Travertine Pavers. Another option is to use grout or just leave them as is, using nothing at all. NOTE: Travertine Pavers can also be mud-set on top of an existing concrete surface. If mud-setting the pavers in cold weather climates, a FlexBond adhesive is usually recommended to prevent cracking during the freeze-thaw cycle.

Travertine Paver Dry-Set Installation:

Travertine Mart highly recommends dry-set travertine paver installation for projects using  Travertine Pavers. Travertine Pavers are easier to install than most other paving materials because they can be installed dry-set. They are easily laid and, if necessary, easily replaced.

  1. Start by compacting the soil and ensuring that the moisture content of the soil is correct. Soil that is too damp or too dry may not compact properly.
  2. Establish a border around the edges of the project area using a soldier-course pattern with 6×12 Travertine Pavers. Travertine Mart highly recommends securing the border with FlexBond (or similar) – especially in cold weather climates – as it allows the Travertine to safely expand and contract with the freeze/thaw cycle. Dry set is the most suitable installation method in cold and freeze-thaw climates.
  3. Travertine Pavers can be dry set (as indicated in the chart below), allowing for an easy installation and easy repairs should they be necessary in the future.
  4. After you establish a compacted soil sub-base, place 6” – 8” of crushed limestone (or CA6) on top and compact in layers as you go. We highly recommend using crushed limestone, as the sharp edges allow it to fit snugly together. Limestone will also create a solid base, which will keep the travertine in place over time without shifting and allow for proper drainage. Add the limestone in 2-3 layers. After you level each layer, compact the limestone with a compactor. Finish with ½” Sand. You can then begin laying the Travertine Pavers. Note: if there is a drainage problem on the site the project is being built on, a geotextile can be incorporated on top of the compacted soil.
  5. Travertine Pavers can be cut using the same blades and tools that are used to cut brick pavers or other natural stones. Any diamond blade should be sufficient.
  6. Once everything is in place, polymeric sand can be swept into the joints of the Travertine Pavers. Another option is to use grout or just leave them as is, using nothing at all. NOTE: Travertine Pavers can also be mud-set on top of an existing concrete surface. If mud-setting the pavers in cold weather climates, a FlexBond adhesive is usually recommended to prevent cracking during the freeze-thaw cycle.

Travertine Paver Driveway Installation:

Travertine Mart highly recommends dry-set travertine paver installation for projects using  Travertine Pavers. Travertine Pavers are easier to install than most other paving materials because they can be installed dry-set. They are easily laid and, if necessary, easily replaced.

  1. Start by compacting the soil and ensuring that the moisture content of the soil is correct. Soil that is too damp or too dry may not compact properly.
  2. Establish a border around the edges of the project area using a soldier-course pattern with 6×12 Travertine Pavers. Travertine Mart highly recommends securing the border with FlexBond (or similar) – especially in cold weather climates – as it allows the Travertine to safely expand and contract with the freeze/thaw cycle. Dry set is the most suitable installation method in cold and freeze-thaw climates.
  3. Travertine Pavers can be dry set (as indicated in the chart below), allowing for an easy installation and easy repairs should they be necessary in the future.
  4. After you establish a compacted soil sub-base, place 6” – 8” of crushed limestone (or CA6) on top and compact in layers as you go. We highly recommend using crushed limestone, as the sharp edges allow it to fit snugly together. Limestone will also create a solid base, which will keep the travertine in place over time without shifting and allow for proper drainage. Add the limestone in 2-3 layers. After you level each layer, compact the limestone with a compactor. Finish with ½” Sand. You can then begin laying the Travertine Pavers. Note: if there is a drainage problem on the site the project is being built on, a geotextile can be incorporated on top of the compacted soil.
  5. Travertine Pavers can be cut using the same blades and tools that are used to cut brick pavers or other natural stones. Any diamond blade should be sufficient.
  6. Once everything is in place, polymeric sand can be swept into the joints of the Travertine Pavers. Another option is to use grout or just leave them as is, using nothing at all. NOTE: Travertine Pavers can also be mud-set on top of an existing concrete surface. If mud-setting the pavers in cold weather climates, a FlexBond adhesive is usually recommended to prevent cracking during the freeze-thaw cycle.