G Henslee wrote:
G Henslee wrote:

Joe S wrote:

Travertine on the vertical surfaces, slate on the floor.

Should I set the walls first and then fit the floor? Or vice versa?

What is the preferred method, and why?




Joe S,

Walls first, then floors.


Oh you asked why it's preferred. It's just simpler. The main reason is
you don't have to protect the finished floors from damage or mess while
tiling the walls. Most folks wait until all other work is done prior to
installing finished floors.



Thanks. Protecting the slate by not laying it is alot easier.

I was most concerned about whether the grout joint is preferred to be
horizontal or vertical. Or should I really use a sanded caulk for this
joint to eliminate cracking from movement? I don't mind patching grout
if it *might* happen, but I don't want to be assured of having to patch
it because it *will* break.

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Joe