Travertine Pavers Prices

The large slabs of travertine are obtained from the quarries and they are trimmed into small-sized pavers. The main factor that influences the price of the travertine paving in your exteriors is the number of pavers you are going to need to cover the entire area. If you are planning to install travertine pavers in the patio, around pool or driveway, then the paving project usually covers large areas. If you don’t want to spend extra bucks on the professional contractor, then you can DIY the travertine paving. By purchasing travertine 30mm pavers and not 12mm tiles you can very cheaply install the travertine onto a compacted crushed rock base into a wet slurry.
Let’s see how you can install the travertine pavers in your exteriors:

Step 1 – First of all, you must measure the total space you would like to pave. Place an order for the travertine pavers based on the size of your paving area.

Step 2 – Choose the palette of 30mm pavers. Travertine is available in a wide range of colours. From Cream/ beige, silver/ gray, white to dark brown, this natural stone can complement all kinds of landscapes with its wide variety of hues. Consider your surroundings and the exterior decor theme and select the palettes that blend with your space.

Step 3 – Decide if you want to hire a professional contractor or DIY the installation. It goes without saying that an experienced contractor offers the best stone arrangement. However, they can charge up to $150 per m2. If you don’t have enough time and resources to lay travertine pavers on your own, then it makes sense to outsource the task to experienced contractors. You will need to add a few hundred dollars to your budget.

Step 4 – If you plan on installing the stones on your own, start with digging. Excavate the ground up to 150mm for the base. Make sure that the foundation plays an important role in increasing the durability and strength of the pavers. Install the travertine pavers on the layers of gravel (roadbase is best to buy) and sand. You can use other materials to create the base and COMPACT heavily ( you can hire a wacka).

Step 5 – Mix up your sand n cement (4 parts sand to one part cement) and boncrete the backs of the pavers prior to bedding into the mix (approx 50mm thick slurry bedding mix).

Step 6 – Seal the surface with a high-quality sealant about 4 weeks later. A sealer will help protect the travertine pavers from the stains and hideous spots. You must seal the surface after paving the area.