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Travertine Natural Stone Care

Travertine Natural Stone Care

Travertine Natural Stone Care

Travertine Natural Stone Care

Travertine Natural Stone Care

Travertine Stone Care – never use any harsh cleaning chemicals on travertine tile as the stain can become worse or set on the tile.

Keep the natural tiles clean, by using a dry, clean dust mop.

Do not use any abrasive chemicals or a vacuum cleaner as those may stain and/or scratch the surface of the travertine Tile .

StoneTech Professional Revitalizer Cleaner and Protector by DuPont is one of the suggested cleaners for Travertine Natural Stone Care.

Pressure washing is sometimes needed for deep cleaning from tree and plant debris or in areas that collect a lot of water and get stained.

Salt water pool,require your travertine be sealed with a water-repellent salt water sealer, and it’s better if applied before installing, to ensure that the entire paver is protected and not just the surface.

Here are a few products that can be used for Travertine Natural Stone Care:
KlenzAll heavy duty alkaline cleaner and degreaser
Oil and Stain Remover
Revitalizer cleaner & protector
BulletProof – sealer
Impregnator pro – sealer

Travertine Natural Stone Care

STAINS

Natural stones such as travertine, marble, granite, etc. are porous materials which means they are absorbent making them prone to stains. At the same time, that characteristic also means that stains can be easily removed. When you notice a stain, clean it as soon as possible for better results.

All you need to do is to “lift” the stain by using a product called Stone Pro Deep Clean Gel which is sold at retail stores.

If that fails, it means that the stain is embedded in your tile. In that case, you can use Stone Pro Wet Poultice Stain Remover that is a ready-to-use paste which does not requires mixing or measuring.

You can purchase both items at this store: http://www.mystonecare.com/Stone-Problem-Solvers-Tile-Problem-Solvers-s/19.htm

Travertine Natural Stone Care

This is a personal choice. However, by using a sealer, your natural stone products are better protected against stains and dirt.

There are several kinds of sealers in the market. When selecting one, make sure it is the correct one for the kind of tile you purchased.

Here is another option: http://miraclesealants.com/

The best person to help you make that decision is your installer. Make sure to ask him for recommendations.

Advantage of natural stone sealant:

Protect outdoor stone against stains from tree and plant debris or in areas that collect a lot of water and get stained and mildew.

The sealer is deep penetrating and preserving of the stone’s natural surface texture while keeping stains and mildew out.

Sealer will also reduce damage that can be caused by spills from things that can stain like wine.

Disadvantages of sealing pavers:

Recommended 5 year re application of a professional sealer. It may even be yearly according to the brands manufacture instructions that you choose.

If you’re a DYI person you can actually get it done for a fraction of the cost.

Seal Pavers-needed are:

White clean cloth-absorbent suggested

Clean your Pavers

Apply the Sealer

Apply Finishing

Remove Excess Re apply

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If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

Measuring Fabricating Stone Countertops

Measuring Fabricating Stone Countertops

Measuring Fabricating Stone Countertops

Measuring Fabricating Stone Countertops

Fabricating Stone Countertops

Lime stone is another great counter top option.

It is a type of fossil stone and often has nicely preserved fossils.

Fossil Stone is a dense limestone filled with various organic matter.

It is a sedimentary rock with natural variation and mottling.

Fossil stone has the contrast of this matter and the limestone (main stone).

The limestone background makes for striking and beautiful contrast.

Shells, plants, animals and other organic matter that don’t decay, harden with minerals over time and become fossilized.

This process forms fossil stone which is the preserved remains of animals, plants and organisms from the past.

It is said that customers consider limestone pale however, it is versatile due to its neutral color.

Here at Stone Tile US we carry limestone in: Limra, Myra Beige, and Wooden Grey.

Measuring Fabricating Stone Countertops

Limra Limestone Tiles is one of the most preferred and used tiles for inside design.

Limra is one of the whitest natural stones on the market. It is uniform in grain and color.

The surface is very consistent, soft and warm to the touch. It has a thin grain and the background a very uniform. Limra Limestone Tiles can be finished in a variety of ways the most popular is polished and honed.

It is preferred for masonry, stone work, and outdoor walls.

The variation in color of the Limra tile consists of subtle brown dots on a light cream background.

It’s a soft material and the sizes we offer in Limra Polished Limestone Tile is 24×24.

Wooden Gray Polished Limestone Tiles is a grayish marble with vein cuts that give the appearance of a wood finish.

There is a white background with gorgeous gray and black, in very subtle tones, making it very versatile.

We offer Wooden Gray Polished Limestone Tiles in 18×36.

Anatolian Fiorito Deep Brushed Limestone Tiles have a beige/cream color.

The surface has a mostly uniform surface with darker dashes and specs of caramel.

Anatolian Fiorito Deep Brushed Limestone Tiles are available to you from our website in two sizes 12×24, 18×36.

Myra Beige Tumbled French Pattern Limestone Pavers.

Myra Beige Tumbled French Pattern Limestone Pavers for pool deck, patios and more!

6 PIECES OF SET (8X8, 8X16, 16X16, 16X24 1.25)

Measuring Fabricating Stone Countertops

There are other limestones on the market in various colors.

Limra Limestone has a super small seed like texture.

It is very porous and a sealer is to be applied before and after installation.

Champagne White Limra Limestone falls in the shade family of Cream, Ivory, and White.

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Kitchen Wall Tile

Kitchen Wall Tile

Kitchen Wall Tile

Install a kitchen wall Backsplash Home Depot

Kitchen Wall Tile

Proper planning makes for smooth process to install Kitchen Wall Tile.

Make a list, have everything assembled before getting started.

Always to get at least 10% to 20% extra for breakage and trim.

BASIC Back Splash Tile Materials:

Tape Measure

Chalk (for lines)

Thinset or tile adhesive

(Buy the correct amount of thinset/adhesive as it is to hold the tile on the wall)

Notched trowel

Use two thirds of the thickness of the tile being set.

(The trowel is for spreading the adhesive “combs” it onto the surface)

Level

Level is used to insure that installation is done on an even surface, if the floor is not even sand or remove excess material.

Tile Spacers

(Are to insure the lines between the tiles are properly spaced, usually 1/16 inch to 1/2 inch for kitchen walls.

The average being 1/8 inch grout line which is pleasing to the eye.)

The wet tile saw is circular and cuts with water lubrication.

You can make straight cut with the tile saw only, not nippers.

It is suggested to rent a wet saw, if you don’t know someone that will share theirs with you.

Especially if this is a onetime project.  If you plan on doing more projects buy good wet saw.

(Wet Saw has a range of prices but will be a couple hundred dollars).

One hundred and fifty dollars is the average cost.

Nippers

(For wall tile installation these maybe all you need, however you should always have additional cutters)

Practice cut on cheap tiles first with nippers and/or tile saw

(Snap/Rail cutter is usually about $20)

Grout Float

You’ll need a rubber grout float to apply the grout after the tile is set and a grout is dry.

Non-sanded grouts are used for narrow areas

There will be many colors to choose from. Stores will have a sample palate that can be matched against the tiles to ensure correct color.  Choice of: Non-sanded grouts are used for narrow areas up to 1/8″, Sanded grouts are used for areas from 1/8″ to 3/4″ and more.

Sponge will wipe off the excess grout from the tile.

Remember to get Cleaning Cloths.

Add Goggles to your list.

You should be using a Pencil to writ everything down and you will need it again.

Include a Hammer on your list you will need it

Rubber Gloves are very important to protect your hands

Knee Pads help you keep your knees from bruising.

Mosaics Tile sheets are curved on all sides, giving them the ability to fit together with a seamless finish.
It is the art of creating an assemblage of small pieces of natural stone creating a complete pattern for use on floor,
walls, back splashes, kitchen, and bathroom. It is a technique used to create interior or artistic design.

Kitchen Tile Back Splash

Lay tiles before using adhesive and then tiles can be cut with a knife on grout lines.

You should take measurements measure to center of the room.
Use a pencil to mark the corners then pick tiles up. Start at each corner and mark chalk lines to make a box for the field tile.
Next mix thinset to a thick creamy consistency, allow it sit for 10 minutes. Then use a notch towel 1/4 x 1/4  and then set tiles.
Inlay tiles with a margin trowel and lay them in place.
To get wall tiles to size cut with a wet saw,you can use a tile nipper for small tight areas.

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Pool Coping Installation

Pool Coping Installation

Pool Coping Installation

Pool Coping Installation

 

We have everything you need to accomplish a successful Pool Coping Installation project.

In stock is the natural stone coping with the pavers to match for a professional finish.

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Bathroom Floor Installation

Bathroom Floor Installation

Bathroom Floor Installation 

Bathroom Floor Installation 

Completely  refresh your space with a Bathroom Floor Installation.

In addition to floors why not add a new vanity for an inexpensive professional finish!

Modern Double bathroom vanities Modern Bathroom Vanities in Canada.

Choose from a contemporary, wall-mount,Floating, Classic, or Antique free standing Bathroom Vanity.

You have a variety of single and double bathroom vanities to meet your needs.

A wide variety of bathroom vanities are available in these Canadian locations:

Home Depot, Lowes, Costco, Ikea, overstock.com, Wayfair.com, Vanities Miami, and allmodern.com.

Great modern bathroom vanities and sink cabinets bathroom are offered at Atlantic Vanity Source!

Visit our Facebook page for updates. Atlantic Vanity Source can supply your

modern bathroom vanity needs with ample storage for all your everyday needs.

We carry a wide variety of mosaic tiles great for tiling bathroom wall, floors and so much more.

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.

Upgrade Pavers

Upgrade Pavers

Upgrade Pavers

Upgrade Pavers

French Pattern pavers is an interlocked mix of different size tiles laid out in a mosaic style format.

Travertine French Pattern gives a beautiful old world look of class and stateliness.

The most common size breakdown for the set is:

2- 16×16, 2- 8×8, 1- 16×24, 1- 16×8

The travertine French Pattern set covers an area of eight square feet.

There are also Travertine Jumbo sets with sizes:

24×36, 24×24, 18×24, 18×18

Stone Tile Us Pavers standard thickness is 1.25 inch. Pavers can also be 2 inches thick or more.

Travertine tile is 0.5 inches thick.

Upgrade Pavers

DRIVEWAYS: French Pattern Pavers are not meant to be install on a driveway, because the big pieces may crack. 

Stone Tile US Travertine French Pattern Tiles are available in:

Tumbled, Honed & Filled and Brushed & Chiseled.

Pavers weight are 16 pounds per sq ft ,

We offer an array of beautiful colors: Antique Blend, Botticino Beige, Country Classic, Cream Fantasy, Cream Pearl,

Gold Tumbled, Peach Blend, Roma, Silver, Noce, Super Light, Toscana & Leonardo.

French Pattern pavers is now very popular on exterior design , pavers can be use in cold and warm weathers. Travertine pavers will increase your property value.

If you are contractor on a interior designer , please contact us directly , you may qualify for wholesale pricing.

You may send us a free sample paver request to experience the beauty of the natural stone.

SIZES AND FINISHES: French Pattern Pavers comes in different sizes and finishes, ready to be use at your pool deck or patio.

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Shower Tile

Shower Tile

Shower Tile

Shower Tile

Shower Tile In addition to floors your bathroom could always use a new vanity for an inexpensive face lift!

Modern Double bathroom vanities come in: contemporary, wall-mount,Floating, Classic, Antique or a modern free standing Bathroom Vanity. You have a variety of double bathroom vanities to meet your needs.

A wide variety of bathroom vanities are available in these Canadian locations: Home Depot, Lowes, Costco, Ikea, overstock.com, Wayfair.com, Vanities Miami, and allmodern.com.

Great modern bathroom vanities and sink cabinets bathroom are offered at Atlantic Vanity Source! Visit our Facebook page for updates. Atlantic Vanity Source can supply your modern bathroom vanity needs with ample storage for all your everyday needs. It is the anchor for your sink and mirror.

The Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation

Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation

Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation

Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation

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MATERIALS & TOOLS

Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation- Cleaning Cloths, Tile, Tile Adhesive, Grout, Silicone Caulk and Silicone Grout Sealer.

Your Tools will be: Goggles, Rubber Gloves, Knee Pads, Level, Tile Cutter, Tile Saw, Carpenter’s Square, Sponge, and Rubber Grout.

Also needed are Float, Pencil, Tape Measure, Hammer, Notched Trowel or Spreader and Bucket.

Materials Tools – Natural Stone Installation, Your 1st step in marble travertine Installation should be to seek the advice from licensed, insured professional.

Another option is a company with  marble and travertine (natural stone) installation.

Remember to check their customer ratings.

Whenever possible a reference/referral from a friend or neighbor with a good experience can be so priceless.

Regardless of how you approach the project do your research. 

The same applies if you want to do your own installation.

The information given in this article are general steps further research should be done.

Always do planning before you begin any project.

Get as much detailed information as possible on the project before you start.

Materials Tools – Natural Stone Installation

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If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

You may install Stone Tile Us travertine marble on: patios, pools, decks, bathroom, kitchen and pools.
In modern times, travertine is still favored for construction.

It can also be used for many applications such as floors, walls, kitchen backslash and counters, and decorative accents.
We offer free travertine samples. Save money buying premium stone from our factory.

Travertine Tiles come in: 12″X24″, 18″X18″, 24″X24″, Honed and Filled, French Pattern Polished, French Pattern Tumbled, & Brushed and Chiseled.
Honed finish has a smooth and dull appearance.

It is less than polished and has different degrees of dullness.
Polished is when the stone buffed to the most refined and highest level with a natural high shine.

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION

Stone Tile Us pavers are available in Marble and Travertine with finishes: tumbled, honed and filled. The finish on these stones are good for traction of vehicles and walking. The dense, hard material of travertine pavers makes them good for driveways, patios, pool and decks. They are resistant to moisture, cold, heat and erosion.  There is no heat retention and its surface remains cool to the touch. We offer a good variety of colors and sizes to blend with your outdoor design.

Surface Preparation (Important)

Travertine pavers are durable, however, they are breakable so it’s important to properly prepare the surface. Pavers sized 6×12 are best for driveway to prevent cracking from the pressure of vehicles. Larger sizes, and French Pattern, are good for outdoor, deck and pool areas but not recommended for driveway use.

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION STEPS:

Dry-Set

Is highly recommended it is easy to lay and replace if needed and is the best option for cold weather.

Steps:

Excavate if needed

Compact (Soil has to have the correct moisture level)

Level, compact and repeat

Add 6” to 8” crushed limestone (sharp edges assist a snug fit) allows for good drainage.

Compact layers

Add the limestone in 2 -3 layers

Level compact and repeat

Top with ½” sand

Then lay pavers

Clearly define borders 6×12 Travertine Pavers

After pavers are in place Polymeric sand can be swept between cracks, grout, or they can be left alone

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION Mud-set

Uniform ground, surface/platform.

Excavate 6″ to 8″ of soil

Clear the area and create a level platform

Use a plate compactor to compact the soil

Fill area with crushed gravel (limestone base 3” to 4”)

Pour 4” concrete slab

Add mortar and lay the travertine pavers

Start from the edge of the driveway and work your way inwards.

Flexbond is recommended for cold weather mud set travertine paver installation that will be mud-set on top of a concrete surface.

It allows contraction and expansion during the extreme cold weather cycle as  will as prevent cracking.

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION Sand set

Excavate the area and compact the soil.

Add a crushed limestone base 4” to 5”

Crushed limestone is a sure foundation, and will help the pavers stay in proper position while allowing proper drainage.

Add 1” to 2” of concrete sand over crushed limestone.

Lay pavers starting from the edge of the driveway and work your way in (use something like a concrete slab, to hold pavers in position during installation).

Pavers should be placed in a fitted pattern for good snug fit.

Fill the joints in with polymeric sand (usually a mix of sand & special additives that are used for filling paving stone joints).

Edging

It’s recommended to install landscape edging on the outside edge of the pavers this will keep them from shifting out of position (top of the edging must be level with the travertine paver edge)

An alternative is pouring concrete along the outside edge after tiles are set (top of the edging must be level with the travertine paver edge)

Finishes

Your outdoor travertine paver finish options are:

Tumbled finish, has textured, porous finish that is skid-resistant.

Honed is a smoother finish than tumbled  but still has needed traction when wet.

Polished finish is smooth and should only be installed in covered outside areas porch patio etc…

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION Patterns

The pattern is up to you as there are several pattern/size options:

6×12, 8×8, 8×16, 12×12, 12×24, 16×16, 16×24, & 24×24

French pattern/mini-French pattern

Pattern repeats after the first square ends (tiles are 16″ by 24″, 16″ by 16″, 16″ by 8″ & 8″by 8″ pavers and is set to cover 16 sq. ft. area. You should place tiles close together and you should fill the joints with sand).

When pavers are set, check for level, go over the area with a plate compactor again.

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.