Asked by: Roslyn Cerreda
home and garden interior decorating

How do you replace one travertine tile?

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Removing Travertine Tiles
Protect yourself with safety glasses and a dust mask, then look for loose mortar or cracks in the tile where you can easily start the removal process. Insert the tip of a 1-inch chisel into the crack, then use a 2-pound maul hammer to drive the chisel in and chip away the tile and mortar.


Keeping this in consideration, how do you match travertine tiles?

Epoxy glue comes in a variety of colors and can often be matched to whatever color your travertine tile is. All you need to do is apply a thin strip of the colored epoxy glue to the cracked tile, and sand out until it is smooth.

One may also ask, how do you remove travertine tile without breaking it? Start by removing all the grout using a grout saw, rotary cutter, oscillating tool, or utility knife. Next, position a chisel in the grout line under the bottom of the tile, and tap it gently with a hammer to see if the tile will pop loose (be careful not to chip or crack the adjoining tile).

Beside this, does travertine floor tiles crack easily?

Travertine tiles are very durable (water and moisture resistant). All you need to do is to give them a good care and maintain properly. They do not crack easily when you handle it with care. Since travertine is natural stone, it might have holes on it.

Is travertine tile outdated?

Travertine Floors for Today's Interiors Travertine is a natural stone, and in my mind that can't be beat. While it certainly can look outdated when paired with certain materials (think red toned cabinets, old-world materials) it can also add aged character when paired with more current, or even classic looks.

Related Question Answers

Darya Coquin

Professional

Is travertine tile still in style?

Even though travertine had been over-used, its still a good choice for floors because of its natural beauty. Its a versatile stone and looks great not just on floors but throughout your home. The travertine tiles are all the same size and looks more contemporary.

Annetta Turko

Professional

What wall color goes with travertine tile?

Most travertine runs to the pinky-beige side and I typically advise Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige and Aesthetic White for good options to go with that coloration. However, this one was just such a gold/orange, a white paint color with more warmth and less taupe worked better.

Asiel Terhaar

Professional

Does travertine stain easily?

Travertine is sensitive to acidic substances (juice, wine, coffee) so it can etch (dull the polish or finish) rather easily just like marble and limestone. Travertine can stain as well, but not as easily as commonly thought and stains are controlled with sealing.

Gabija Loma Osorio

Explainer

Is travertine tile expensive?

Like other natural stone flooring options, travertine can be quite expensive. On average, expect to pay around $15 per square foot for travertine tile. You may also find travertine for as low as $5 per square foot, while other options may be as expensive as $30 per square foot.

Ilona Tscharke

Explainer

Can you use vinegar on travertine?

Do not use vinegar or citrus to clean travertine floors.
You should avoid using acidic cleaning agents on travertine floors, as they can dull and damage the surface of the stone. Do not clean floors with products that contain vinegar, lemon, orange, or other citrus extracts.

Numan Bertholet

Explainer

Can you change the color of travertine tile?

Applying a wood stain on travertine is one of the easiest ways to change up the color of the tiles. They can also be painted or whitewashed. To whitewash travertine tile, create a white paint and water ratio of 1:1 and paint it on each tile. Move slowly across the tiles to get an even coat.

Mirena Vajipeyajula

Pundit

Should you seal travertine tile?

You should wait 2-3 weeks after installation before sealing travertine on a new floor (or wall) installation. Honed travertine tile will take a sealer (polished travertine typically will not) but you may not really need to seal depending on the location. Definitely seal the travertine if it's in the kitchen.

Cicely Stepen

Pundit

Why are my travertine tiles cracking?

ANSWER - Hairline cracks in the travertine could have developed for a number of reasons. There could be cracks in the slab that have telegraphed through the stone, or there may be voids under the stone that isn't providing enough support, or the tiles could be loose to some degree and can be susceptible to cracking.

Suying Case

Pundit

How do you fix hairline cracks in travertine tile?

Fill up the cracks
Now squeeze the epoxy or caulk into the crack, and use something like a toothpick to push the material down into it to make sure it completely fills the crack. It's okay if the caulk or epoxy overflows, as you can clean up the excess with a putty knife, razor blade or damp rag.

Tarek Ehret

Pundit

Is travertine good for kitchen floors?

Travertine floor tiles have all the properties to make a good choice for kitchens. Travertine tiles have a good durability span. They are stronger as compared to vinyl, porcelain or wooden floors and an economical alternative for those who prefer marble flooring.

Younis Canteiro

Pundit

Is travertine slippery when wet?

Travertine tiles are slippery when wet, just as most glazed ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, marble tiles, and granite tiles are. There are many “non-slip” coatings which can be applied to natural stone tiles that will increase their SCOF rating.

Marusya Lejarreta

Teacher

How much is travertine tile?

Travertine Tile Costs
The minimum reported cost for travertine tile installation is $3 per square foot. The maximum reported cost for travertine tile installation is $30 per square foot. The average reported cost for travertine tile installation is about $15 per square foot.

Emilo Niggel

Teacher

Is travertine more expensive than marble?

Natural travertine generally costs more than cultured marble, but natural marble will have the higher price tag. That being said, costs vary widely according to the stone's quality. Either stone can cost anywhere between $2 to $50 or more per square foot.

Arunas Terroso

Teacher

How thick is travertine tile?

Standard travertine tile thicknesses are 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″ for tiles and 1 1/4″ for pavers the recommended thickness varies depending on the type of travertine and the intended purpose.

Adrianus Pokhodin

Reviewer

Is travertine good for pool decks?

Travertine is an ideal surface to consider for outdoor landscaping and as a floor tile for your pool deck because it is so resistant to temperature extremes. That makes it a useful item for any home landscaping situation that involves a hot tub, spa, and swimming pool combination.

Dollie Aguiran

Reviewer

How hard is it to remove travertine tile?

Removing Travertine Tiles
Protect yourself with safety glasses and a dust mask, then look for loose mortar or cracks in the tile where you can easily start the removal process. Insert the tip of a 1-inch chisel into the crack, then use a 2-pound maul hammer to drive the chisel in and chip away the tile and mortar.

Ndongo Ingensandt

Reviewer

How do you get tile up without breaking it?

Try to protect the tile as much as possible. Take a putty knife and place it along the cut grout line at such an angle that it is as close to the surface as possible. Take a rubber mallet and tap the end slowly until it is worked under the tile. Now take the putty knife off and put it at the next edge.

Gegham Schmidgen

Supporter

How do I delete one row of tile?

The easiest way to remove one row is to: Use a grout rake to remove the grout along the top egde of your row, once this is cleaned out you can then chisel off your row of tiles. Remove as much of the dried adhesive of your aquaboard as possible, use a large scraper for this.

Lhoussain Feixeira

Supporter

How do you remove travertine tile?

Tap the tile-removing tool with a club hammer. Continue tapping it while guiding the blade behind the tile. When the tile starts to lift away from the wall or floor, use the tool as a lever and pry the tile free.