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It depends on how thick the subfloor is. Travertine, marble, etc, are *heavy* and most modern buildings are inadequate - one sheet of ply over joists is not going to prevent the floor from bouncing as you walk over it. The more the floor moves - especially if we're talking a new house that hasn't settled yet - the more the tiles shift. This leads to grout cracking and, in the worst cases, tiles working loose or breaking when you step on them.
Check the thickness of the subfloor 'in toto' - you want at least a 1-1/2" depth to carry a load of heavy stone tile. If you need to, add plywood or (better yet) cement board (doesn't swell or shrink according to humidity) to make up the difference.
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Can you tile over plywood floor?
You couldn't tile directly over a plywood sub-floor because over time, the wood will be expanding. There are products you can use in between the plywood and tiles to keep them in place such as cement backer board.
You want to install marble on your kitchen floor how much weight will the floor hold?
as much as ceramic or porcelain tiles
Moira is going to tile the bathroom floor She knows that the smaller the tiles are the more tiles she will need to cover the floor?
The number of tiles needed to cover the floor is a function of the size of the tiles
What is weight of vinyl floor tiles?
What is the weight of Vinyl Floor tiles per m2
How many tiles needed to cover the floor?
The amount of tiles needed to cover a floor will depend on the size of the floor.
Travertine Tiles?
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Can you install travertine tiles on a moble home?
Yes but I wouldn't. Travertine is very soft cracks easy.
Is it necessary to prime plywood floor before installing ceramic tiles?
Ceramic tiles are normally laid on a cement base. If the floor has any flexibility at all, the tiles will wind up cracking. But if you do have to install tiles on top of wood, then yes, the wood has to be sealed because the grout is mixed with water, which can damage unsealed wood.
Travertine Tiles versus others?
Travertine tiles are designed to work with high traffic areas. The traditional vinyl tiles are more eaily stained, and often times will need to be replaced for sooner then travertine tiles.
Do you install the vanity or tiles first in the bathroom?
You should install the tile floor first. Install tiles on the entire floor, even under where the vanity will go.
Is one inch thick plywood ok to install rug tiles over?
That will be fine.
Can you tile over plywood floor?
You couldn't tile directly over a plywood sub-floor because over time, the wood will be expanding. There are products you can use in between the plywood and tiles to keep them in place such as cement backer board.
Should you tile with travertine tiles?
Yes, travertine tiles are great looking tile and do have a lot of benefits. It depends on what area you will be tiling because you do not want to use travertine outdoors but it can be used throughout the inside of your home.
Where can a person purchase cheap travertine tiles online?
There are a few places one can purchase cheap travertine tiles online. One can purchase them for low prices from Home Depot, Travertine Warehouse and Stone-Mart.
What is travetire -- a kind of floor or wall tile?
Travertine is a natural stone that is often used for floor and wall tiles. Travertine is a type of limestone that is formed in spa areas and has a honeycombe structure. It can be found in many parts of the world but the two main quarrying regions are Italy and Turkey.
How much is travertine flooring?
You can find travertine floor tiles for $5-$7. This is the general price of a tile that is 4 inches by 4 inches. This is probably the cheapest that you will find it, but you may have to pay more if you want a specific style of travertine.
My tiler has applied paving sealer to my new brushed travertine floor tiles and I don't like the effect. How can I remove the sealer?
To remove a paving sealer on floor tiles, use a basic scraper with a razor blade. Make sure the blade is flat against the tile when scraping.
