Travertine Repair

[WillCalderwood]

We've got a travertine floor, and a couple of holes have appeared where the surface has pushed through into a void underneath. Also, one fine crack. I've been looking into repair options, and Tenax Travertine Filler seems to be the recommended brand, I can't seem to find anyone who stocks it though. Please can someone point me in the right direction, or recommend an alternative.

On a separate note - a massive thanks to everyone on this forum for all the help and advice given when we were doing the work. This was definitely the most helpful forum I came across, and I asked many questions on many forums over 9 months of building work! Pic attached - we're really pleased with it.

 

[Gazzer]

travertine filler | eBay

 

[WillCalderwood]

I tried ebay, but the only Texax is in the US and says it can't be posted to the UK. Do you have an alternative brand you'd recommend?

 

[Gazzer]

I have given you the link ??

 

[Gazzer]

Stone Filler and Glue for Travertine

 

[Tony73]

Stone Filler and Glue for Travertine
lots of that stuff everywhere

 

[WillCalderwood]

Stone Filler and Glue for Travertine

I saw that stuff... but was skeptical of a product called "Jolly"

If it's tried and tested then I'll give it a go. Thanks for the pointer.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Tenax is good stuff but although filled it will still look like a crack!
Better option may be to remove said tile, find reason for the crack and replace with a new one.
Will work for small holes.

On a positive note - I like your colour combination in the photo. Always like the natural feel to wood and travertine and your use of the black and white ( Newcastle United) works well to give a bit of punch, not a headbutt but punch!
Job well done.

 

[Gazzer]

Tenax is good stuff but although filled it will still look like a crack!
Better option may be to remove said tile, find reason for the crack and replace with a new one.
Will work for small holes.

On a positive note - I like your colour combination in the photo. Always like the natural feel to wood and travertine and your use of the black and white ( Newcastle United) works well to give a bit of punch, not a headbutt but punch!
Job well done.

100% with you there TJ

 

[cam_low]

is it my eyes or are they blue tiles ?

 

[WillCalderwood]

Better option may be to remove said tile, find reason for the crack and replace with a new one.

I'll see if I can get the filler to look ok first... I'm not too precious about the floor, we've got a toddler who likes colouring it in.

I think the reason for the crack is just a fault in the tile combined with the UFH. It's a very fine crack, not really noticeable unless you're looking for it.

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is it my eyes or are they blue tiles ?

Correct, they are a dark blue.

 

[beanz]

Hopefully it will be just a fault in that tile (not uncommon with Trav).. Did you use any matting?

 

[WillCalderwood]

Hopefully it will be just a fault in that tile (not uncommon with Trav).. Did you use any matting?

Yup, we put matting down. It's ~30m2 of trav and that's the only tile with any cracking issues, so I'm pretty sure it's just a weak tile.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

is it my eyes or are they blue tiles ?

Then in that case it's absolute carp - blue and white :yikes:

 

[cam_low]

lol up the wigan john !!!