Travertine cutting.

[Fine Tiling]

Hi Guys,

Any advice on cutting Travertine tiles, I have been cutting the tiles with a wet cutter and find the tiles become quite soft with water getting into the honeycombe underneath the tiles, all the tops of the tiles have been impregated to stop water staining, Should i cut the tiles with a dry cutter instead.

many thanks

[basshunter]

you can dry cut if you want but i would lay the tiles and let them dry out before grouting.

[CJ]

Dry cutter is'nt much use on unfilled trav. Wet cut, and then lay and leave to dry out.

[devonmark]

Originally Posted by CJ again

Dry cutter is'nt much use on unfilled trav. Wet cut, and then lay and leave to dry out.

Think he may mean with an angle grinder cj...well I hope so anyway

wet cutting shouldn't make them soft, water should be minimal and not soaking the tile..Mark.

[basshunter]

sorry,yes i did mean angle grinder

[CJ]

You HAVE to be careful of the dust..............gets everywhere........lungs included. Not nice