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    homeskillet66 Posts: 31, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 15, 2009, 03:59 PM
    Travertine Tile in Shower
    A friend just had travertine tile installed in a walk-in shower. The tile his many holes, which is a characteristic of travertine. Should the holes be filled? With what? It looks good, but doesn't seem practical, since water will accumulate in those holes. What should she do? Thanks.
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    Apr 15, 2009, 04:56 PM
    What the heck was she thinking? And who agreed to install it for her?:eek:

    Are the tiles called 'tumbled" travertine or marble? What size are the tiles?

    It's bad enough to use honed & filled travertine in showers, but this just isn't going to work out very well. Since the tiles were already installed, BUT you say they have holes, I guess that means the job hasn't been grouted yet?

    Please tell me more

    Jaz
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