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    Question Travertine Patio

    I would like to know if I should put grout or polymeric sand in between Travertine pavers on a patio? If grout, what type of grout should I use that would be stain and crack resistant?

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    Default Re: Travertine Patio

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    Default Re: Travertine Patio

    How thick are the pavers.. some tend to leave the joints as they are.. Tight..

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    How thick are the pavers.. some tend to leave the joints as they are.. Tight..
    Hi Dave,
    They are 30mm thick.

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    I thought they might be.. are they in opus pattern as well..?

    A few landscapers i know just leave then tight jointed and this works better to keep the pattern.... Me personally i would like them grouted, easier to maintain..

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    Default Re: Travertine Patio

    You can see a pic here on my stone suppliers site that they are left tight jointed in some cases..




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