How To Install Travertine Mosaic Wall Tile

Our travertine pebble backsplash wall tile has varying cream tan and beige tumbled stones that create a complementary and neutral mosaic pattern.

How to install travertine mosaic wall tile.

Place the marble or travertine tile in place. The chalk lines should cross at the midpoint of the floor at right angles. However with the right tools and materials you can easily cut replace and install travertine wall tiles. Cover the countertop with plastic sheeting held in place with masking tape.

Below are the materials that you need along with. 8 install tiles to the left and right of the focal area in the same manner lining up the grout. Apply thin set adhesive to the wall using a notched trowel. Installing travertine floor tiles 1 mark the midpoint of each wall and connect opposite walls with a chalk line.

Install the tile with spacers on all four sides including one between the ceiling and the tile. Use a fanning motion to achieve a relatively even thickness of about inch. Lay out the location of the backsplash on the wall. Divide your work area into a few sections.

To install a mosaic tile backsplash in a kitchen. Travertine tiles are absorbent in nature unlike other stones that are more dense and compact making travertine tiles quite daunting to work with. Next mark the midpoint of the area you ll be tiling to ensure that you start at the focal point of the room. Apply firm but gentle pressure and move the tile slightly in all directions ensuring a good bond between the back of the tile and the thinset on the surface of your installation area.

To install travertine tile start by removing any previous covering measuring the are you want to tile and prepare the surface for tiling. The travertine tile is made of limestone.