If you want my recommendation i would go with the travertine pavers.
Tile pavers over concrete.
Installation would be a perfect weekend project for you and your family.
Installing the tiles on top of concrete is very simple and doesn t take a lot of materials.
Once the concrete has dried border pavers will be glued down using mortar or a construction adhesive.
They are installed so they can move with the earth as the temperatures warm and cool.
Contrary to popular belief installing tiles over existing concrete actually makes a lot of sense.
Glue down the last border patio blocks.
Removing the concrete and replacing the patio with pavers involves laying a compacted gravel base layer.
Tile tech s porcelain pavers are a lightweight and thin alternative over traditional concrete pavers specially when used on elevated roof decking applications.
However this isn t necessary because you can lay the pavers directly over the concrete.
Lay the field pavers over concrete as you would on any paver patio.
If the grades work i would dry lay it over the concrete assuming the concrete is ok.
Add to that the fact that both tiles and concrete are both mineral based so it makes sense that they would be a perfect match.
Concrete cracks because of its lack of flexibility.
Pavers are designed to be flexible with the surface.
Concrete is heavy solid and provides a strong base.
Then a one inch thick layer of sand is added across the entire area where the pavers will be laid down.
Before you begin make sure your concrete is properly sloped and doesn t puddle.
This helps drain water away from the pavers and off the concrete slab.
The individual installation of pavers makes it possible to complete repairs with as little disturbance as possible.
Scrape away the excess sand and cut off the excess landscape fabric with a utility knife.
If you want to use travertine tiles i would lay them in concrete either on your existing concrete if it s stable or starting from scratch.
This prevents dirt and rocks from getting underneath your tiles.
Before installing pavers over concrete the surface is cleaned with pressure washer to remove any dirt or debris.
The first step when preparing the concrete for tile installation is to clean the concrete.