Travertine is a very versatile stone when it comes to applications both inside and outside the home; if you don’t know about this useful building and decoration material then you are really missing out. In the home travertine is used for everything from entryway floors to complete bathrooms and shower stall coverings. Generally the stone is found in a variety of earth tones because it is a sedimentary rock which is formed at the bottom of hot spring pools over millions of years, the mineral content gives these tiles and pavers their unique appearance. Travertine paver tiles work very well as a garden pathway because they are sturdy and the hues available look very natural. Many people surround the pavers with a crushed stone of a complementary color but I like small round river rock which can be found at your local landscape supply company.
When setting Travertine pavers in a walk way it is very important to start with a good base material. In areas where there is a lot of rain and snow it is well worth your time to apply a base of gravel. First, mark your path and excavate down about 5” below the surface of final paver level. Clean all loose dirt and vegetable matter out of this area. Then compact the area. A post with a square of plywood on the end works very well.
Once the area is prepared start with a few inches of gravel for drainage and pack this is with your tamper as well. Next, spread out sand about ¾” thick and completely level. Install one side of your boarder and then lay the pavers out keeping them as close together as you desire. Once the pavers are laid you can install the second boarder.
The last step is to apply the material which will go in between. If you have close fitting travertine then you will want to spread sand over the surface and broom it back and forth so it will fill the cracks. If you have the pavers set inches apart then you should not use sand but instead some other stone as I mentioned before.
For a long lasting path you can also set the travertine pavers in concrete .
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