Seal Marble Tile Floor Grout
Seal Marble Tile Floor Grout
Seal Marble Tile Floor Grout
Working guide:
1. Always protect your lungs, hands and eyes as you install your marble tiles.
2. Use gloves, face mask and protective goggles.
3. Remove all tiles that are already installed.
4. Clean and dry floor before you start installation.
5. Use the longest level you can find and level the floor.
6. Sand bumps and fill holes with thin-set cement make sure it dries.
7. Lay a plywood if the floor is still not even.
8. Check for change in height, no more than ¼ inch or 6 mm with distance of 10 feet or 3 mm.
9. Use your finger nails to check for cracks or irregularities on the surface of the tile, If there is a crack don’t use it will break during the installation.
Seal Marble Tile Floor Grout Installation
10. Take measurements, layout on paper, decide on the pattern of layout and draw the pattern to scale.
11. Try not to cut tiles if possible leave full-sized, keep strips 2 inches (5 cm) wide and long.
12. Measure the center of the room and light mark with a pencil.
13. Do a dry-run by placing your tiles within the grid before actually laying them.
14. Add a layer of thin-set adhesive on the floor with a notched trowel.
15. Lay stone tile us marble tiles firmly in the thin-set adhesive.
16. Use spacers to position the marble tiles.
17. Use level to check the tiles.
18. Take measurements of any partial tiles needed
19. To fit in the edges along the walls or odd spaces, use a wet saw to cut the tiles and prevent cracking.
20. Leave tiles 24-48 hours to allow for complete drying completely.
Seal Marble Tile Floor Grout
21. Seal the marble.
22. Use grout, or mortar, to fill in spaces between the tiles.
23. Use a moist sponge to dampen the spaces between the tiles.
24. Then fill spaces with cement.
25. Push it into the spaces to create a tight fight.
26. Clean any grout on top of the tiles as you go while still damp.
27. Squeegee is use to spread out the grout.
28. Wipe down the tile surface with a clean sponge
29. Let the grout to dry.
30. Then Seal the grout.
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Sealed my tile before grouting to make sure they didn’t stain, I used TEC power grout. The sealer seemed to do the trick.
- Published in Marble, Specific Blog
Travertine Tile installation Shower Walls
Travertine Tile installation Shower Walls
Tile installation on bathroom shower walls – 18×18 Ivory light natural stone tiles with use of T-LOCK™ tile leveling system
Travertine Tile installation Shower Walls
Travertine Tile installation Shower Walls
Finishes are: Tumbled, Honed and Filled, French Pattern Tumbled & Brushed and Chiseled.
Honed and Filled has a smooth and dull appearance . Also, has different degrees of dullness.
Polished stone is buffed to the most refined and highest level with a natural high shine.
Brushed and Chiseled : Is smooth surface and also Rustic edges.
Tumbled: Edges are rustic but less than chiseled finish.
Cleaners specifically made for natural stone or mild detergent be used clean surfaces.
Do not use vinegar, lemon juice, or any acid cleaner on travertine surfaces abrasive cleaners will affect the natural beauty.
Travertine tile
Has three grades:
1. Premium which has a small amount of filler
2. Standard more filler
3. Commercial has lots of filler.
Cut types are:
Vein Cut: Blocks are cut in vertical coats. Please review our Vein cut Polished Travertine Tile 12×24 Polished.
Cross Cut: Travertine blocks are extracted and and then cut in parallel coats.
Travertine is very strong and durable, great for outdoor use, and though expensive can increase the value of your property because of the quality.
Strong enough for outside and beautiful to use indoors.
Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check or flooring tile shipping policy.
Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.
If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.
- Published in Specific Blog, Travertine