If the grades work i would dry lay it over the concrete assuming the concrete is ok.
How to lay travertine tile on concrete patio.
The most common tools used to install travertine tile or most tile for that matter include a tape measure a rubber mallet a power drill and mixing paddle a marker or wax pencil a level a tapping block a torpedo level a chalk line tile spacers a margin trowel a notched trowel and a wet saw.
There are a lot of pavers to use but travertine pavers are very popular and match almost every color.
Travertine is also becoming a popular choice for pool patios and is replacing river rock.
There are things you should know before attempting to install pavers to concrete so here are some tips on installing travertine pavers on concrete.
Installing travertine tiles can be easy no matter what surface you are trying to cover.
The tiles for this project are travertine a morphed limestone that can be used either indoors or outdoors.
If you want my recommendation i would go with the travertine pavers.
Lay the travertine pavers into the bed of sand beginning at a corner of the patio excavation.
Whether it is on top of dirt or concrete it can be a fairly simple task to create a foundation and prepare the area for installation.
Travertine tiles provide your patio driveway or backyard a simple and beautiful option for a variety of projects.
The tiles can be placed in any pattern and secured in place using a mallet image 2.
Before beginning the installation process it is advised to remove the pavers or tiles from the crates and begin to arrange them in place.
About the dry lay method as i am only familiar with laying travertine tiles in concrete.
No sealant or grout is needed for these tiles.
Press the first paver firmly into the sand bedding tapping it into place with a rubber mallet so it sinks about 1 4 inch into the sand.
Just like other types of tiles and natural stone travertine pavers and travertine tiles can be laid mud set on top of an existing concrete surface.
Travertine paver and travertine tile mud set installation.
It s twice as strong as concrete but can be cut using a wet table masonry saw image 1.
Lay the second paver tightly butted against the first tapping it into place as well.
If you want to use travertine tiles i would.