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Is travertine metamophic rock?
Travertine is a type of metamorphic rock. It is also a sedimentary rock, which is usually found near underground water sources.
How much does a 6 x 6 ceramic tile weigh?
Not sure how exact you neeed to be, but the thickness & the density would be unknowns from your question & they will both impact the answer. A 6X6 wall tile will be less than floor tile & thick tile likely more than thinner. But if you use 8-10 ounces per 6X6 floor tile you will be very close. Add thinset & grout & still more variables crop up. That is if it is really ceramic, travertine, porcelain or Saltillo would all be different too.
Hair colour starting with T?
Tan, tangerine, taupe, teal, thistle, tomato, and turquoise are colors that begin with the letter t. Additional colors include the Crayola Crayon colors teal blue, tickle me pink, timber wolf, torch red, tropical rain forest and tumbleweed.
How was the dome built in rome?
The Romans built domes in concrete. The greatest example is the dome of the pantheon, a temple which has been converted into a church. It is still the larges unreinforced concrete dome in the world. The dome was built on top of a rotunda (round chamber) in concrete and was supported by a sophisticated system of relieving arches. Its downward thrust rests on eight vaults in the drum wall (which is 6.4 metres 21 ft. thick) which are supported by eight piers. The structure had a symmetrical order. The height from the floor to the oculus is the same as the diameter of the inner circle of the rotunda, 43.3 metres (142 ft.). The height of both the wall of the rotunda and the dome are the same of the radius of the rotunda (half its dimension). Thus, the structure could contain a sphere 43.3 metre in diameter and could fit into a cube with 43.33x43.33 m sides. Despite its large size (43.43x2.67m) the dome weight is only 5 metric tons. This was achieved with a number of weight-saving strategies. Its thickness of 6.4 metres (21 ft.) at the base narrows to 1.2 metres (3.9 ft.) around the oculus. Successively less dense (and thus lighter) aggregates were used as the dome went upwards. To make concrete, the Romans mixed a volcanic rock called pozzolana with lime and added rubble aggregate to make it solid. Tuff and/or travertine stone was used for the lower layers, bricks for the middle ones and pumice and/or pottery shreds for the higher ones. If the same concrete had been used throughout, the downwards stress would have been 80% higher. Having the empty space of the oculus instead of an apex also reduced weight. This could be achieved only with Roman concrete. Modern concrete is fluid. Roman concrete was less fluid and had to be layered by hand. This allowed the use of different aggregates. The interior of the dome has five rings of 28 evenly spaced coffers (sunken panels). This is a decorative technique and this specific kind of layout is difficult to achieve. In the case of the dome, it also reduces weight because of the empty spaces in the squares. The arrangement of the coffers forms a honeycomb structure, which has a high strength-to-weight ratio. Thus, despite being hollow, it provides structural strength. The weight of the dome around the oculus (which is 9.1 metre, 30 ft., in diameter) is carried by as ring arches which form it.
When using Kilz has anyone had a problem with it smelling like kerosene?
Kilz Original does have a characteristic smell for about 1-2 days after applying it. You are referring to the oil based version of Kilz, which is the best KILZ primer to use for stains, smells, and applying over old surfaces. I had to remodel my entire kitchen last year after a 25 year old Kitchen Aid dishwasher malfunctioned and burned up and spread water and soaked my entire kitchen. I had to deal with the insurance company for over ten months with just wanting to remediate the problem. I won my appeal with them and ripped our the entire old kitchen down to the floorboard. I treated the floorboards with 2 coats of KILZ and then ripped out the wallboard, kilzed the exposed area, put in new insulation, added green board back in and Kilzed that before texturing and painting it. KILZ is an amazing product. You do have to put up with the smell and I would use a fan and let the area get a good airing out. I find that when it has cured and I have applied new paint over it, I get the NEW smell and I know that my walls and floor boards are protected. An added note on putting KILZ on floorboards is that, in my opinion, it seals the floor from smells and also goes into cracks and exposed areas causing it to seal. Also, I like to say that it "tames" the floorboard because the oil based properties of this paint cause the wood to seal down and not splinter. Also, it insure that whatever you put over it is going to be sealed properly. In my house, I kilzed the kitchem dining room, and hallways before adding hardibacker and putting in travertine flooring. Also, I kilzed my sons room and the living room before putting in bamboo flooring. Recently, I had to rebuild the laundry room and after finding a rats nest in the wall, made sure to Kilz the area thoroughly with multiple coats after using a shop vac to get all the nasties out. I also replaced the wall board with GREEN BOARD and KILZED it thoroughly before texturing the wall. The new wallboard sucks up a lot of the KILZ and you will go through a few gallons but the lasting benefits of knowing that wallboard is sealed gives a lasting peace of mind. I also believe that new insulation will last longer if the area where it is going to be placed is protected with a coat or two of KILZ. Remember, KILZ seals so that means that nothing is going to get in and oxidize the insulation prematurely. I hope this helps you and I also need to say that if I had a choice between the oil based Kilz primer and the water based Kilz primer, I would choose the OIL BASED every time and put up with that kersosene smell you refer to in your original question. It is just a small inconvenience to pay for years and years of protection that the oil based KILZ product insures you when you apply it to your walls, floors and all areas that need protection, sealing, and primering. Also, every contractor that has come through my house and has learned how I do things nods and affirms that I am doing it right. When the city official came to sign off on my permits he was also equally amazed at the attention to detail I took to getting the job done. I have KILZ to thank for that! -Ken Graham Napa, CA
What is average price of Travertine Flooring?
Average price of tumbled Travertine pavers is $3.00 to $3.50 A realiable company to check is Travertine Mart
Where can one find information about travertine online?
One can find information about travertine online on different online marketplaces. There are multiple marketplaces with information about travertine available.
Will travertine pavers become damaged if they are near a salt water pool?
Travertine pavers have been in nature for millions of years. They do not get affected by salt water. Travertine is a natural stone and it is quite durable, deemed as a perfect material by architects for outdoors. A reliable supplier for premium grade travertine pavers is Travertine Mart.
What is the difference between travertine and marble?
Travertine is an earlier form of marble. It takes thousands of years for travertine to turn into marble. Being said that they are almost the same, we should distinguish them in the ways they are different:-Travertine is porous, marble is dense, which makes travertine an ideal product for outdoors such as pool decks and patios and marble ideal for indoors.Here are some samples of travertine pavers and marble tiles:http://travertinemart.com/Pavers.php
Cost to clean and seal a travertine floor?
what the cost of cleaning travertine floor and what do they charge for polish..
Can you install travertine on a ceiling?
Travertine is no more or less tile than ceramic or Porcelain in that application, although it may actually be lighter.. anyone that can install tile on a ceiling could do Travertine..
Can you install travertine tiles on a moble home?
Yes but I wouldn't. Travertine is very soft cracks easy.
How do you cut and polish travertine tile?
The same tools utilized to cut it and install standard tile are used for travertine as well. Several different abrasive and chemical polishing process is can result in a shiny or polished travertine finish. For more info visit Bakers Travertine Power Clean
Is travertine water proof?
No
Do you need to seal both sides of Travertine before laying it?
No. You seal the top part of travertine AFTER it's installed.
Can travertine tile be used on the floor of a gas fireplace?
Yes, travertine tile can be used on the floor of a gas fireplace.
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.
