I'm planning to install 1-1/4" travertine pavers, but I'm unsure about the base. Can I place them on paver base, or is a concrete slab with thin set adhesive necessary? Any insights on how to best set these up would be really helpful!
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From my experience, if you want to avoid future issues, make sure you have a solid base. My pool builder set up a paver base, then sand, topped with travertine, plus concrete edges to keep everything in place. It's been solid for a year now!
Yeah, you can definitely use travertine pavers on paver sand! I’ve handled a couple of projects where clients had 1.25" travertine on their lanais, and they held up pretty well on that base.
Good to know! I might go this route instead.
I've got some experience with travertine outdoors. While I haven't specifically used pavers, I think laying them directly on paver base might risk cracking since that thickness feels a bit too thin for outdoor use. In my experience, I've worked with thicker materials like slate that hold up a lot better.
Thanks for the heads-up! It sounds like I should consider a stronger base.
Sounds like a solid approach! Keeping edges secure must help a lot.