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Travertine Pavers Introduction | Travertine Benefits | Installation | Patterns
Travertine Pavers Installation
Introduction
It is possible to install Travertine Pavers yourself; however, it is highly recommended that you consult a professional for some advice. You want the best result possible, so the more knowledge you have the better your installation will be.
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This means that you will know all the right questions to ask, and to ensure that you get the best end result possible. We can help you by providing you with a list of professional contractors who will be more than happy to provide you with a free estimate.
Basic Steps for Installing Travertine Pavers
Excavate
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Mark out the area in which you want to lay your Travertine Pavers by driving wooden stakes into the ground. You then need to remove enough turf and dirt from the site, to a depth suitable for the pavers and the base materials. |
Laying Base Material for Travertine Paver Installation
| Once you have removed your turf and dirt to the correct depth and ensure that your site is level, you will now lay your base material. This consists of a layer of gravel and crushed stone, generally about 4 inches deep. You may also want to use a layer of filter fabric, or geotextile, if your soil does not drain well. Compact this layer of material, using a plate compactor, for best results. |
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Sand Bedding
You can now add your layer of sand, which will provide the bedding for your pavers to set into. This layer is normally about 2 inches deep if your pavers are generally the same thickness. If they are varied in thickness, then this layer should be a little deeper. This layer should also be compacted firmly with the use of the plate compactor.
Laying the Pavers
Set the first few pavers in, starting in a corner. Lay them quite close together, and use a rubber mallet to set them into the sand bedding. |
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Cutting Stones
If you find that you need to cut some pavers to fit into spaces, you should first mark the line on the travertine paver. Then, using a cold chisel and hammer, score the line into the paver. Then you should be able to break the stone along the line. Be sure to use a board under the paver for leverage.
Leveling
After every row of pavers are laid, you should check to see if the level is consistent, with the use of a spirit level. If you notice any high sections, simply remove the relevant pavers and take away some of the sand, and then relay and set the pavers again, until the surface is level.
Fill the Joints
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Once all the pavers are laid, you can now fill in the joints. You simply sweep sand across the paved surface and the joints are automatically filled with the sand. |
Hose the Surface
With the use of a garden hose, water down the surface. This will compact the sand into the joints. Repeat the process, sweeping and watering, until the joints are filled and firm.
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