I spoke with Carlos — a great guy — who took down my patio measurements over the phone. He would have come out to the house, but there was no need. He had been to the house many times during the master bathroom project and was familiar with the patio — as our master bedroom also has a patio entrance. As it was a rectangular patio, it was pretty straightforward for even a non-handy man like me to measure. Travertine needs to be sealed every season, it takes a lot of maintenance in extreme seasonal temperature changes, and as we had a salt-water pool about 4 feet from the edge of the patio, any water splashing onto the patio could cause the stone to deteriorate and crumble.
To keep it looking as good as new, we would be sealing it regularly. He suggested a non-porous porcelain tile would be ideal — something with a little surface texture for grip.
After our experiences of stained patios and painted patios, we liked the sound of easy maintenance. We wanted a patio tile that would suit our cool deck color, house color, and patio furniture. There were certainly plenty of options, and price ranges to choose from, but Carlos pointed us in the direction of an Italian porcelain tile that was on a special offer. We only needed about sf, so we snapped it up there and then.
Laying down tile on a patio looks easy, but there is undoubtedly an art to it. Carlos had a crew of tilers who could come out the following week; the job should take just a couple of days. Exterior floor tiles require a solid concrete base for installation; tiles for other outdoor areas, such as walls, need a firm substrate such as backer board or concrete block walls. Check all surfaces to make sure they are clean and sound. Examine concrete patios for cracks or crumbling concrete.
Remove any loose concrete and seal all cracks. Use concrete wash to clean the concrete prior to installation. Floor areas must be level. A floor-leveling compound will even out small dips in the surface. If your patio area has large dips, multiple cracks or is very uneven, you may need to pour a subbase over the existing concrete. A subbase is a layer of floor-mix concrete that provides a flat, solid surface.
Before you begin installing the tiles, make sure you have all necessary tools on hand. Outdoor patio tiles are thicker than indoor floor tiles, so you will need a wet saw to cut the tiles. Plan the tile layout to minimize cuts. If your existing concrete slab has expansion joints, you need to plan the tile layout so that the tiles do not cover the joints.
Instead, line up the joint line with a grout line. Set the tiles using an exterior-grade thinset mortar, working in small areas at a time to prevent premature drying of the mortar. We have concrete textured spray on now and it has lasted 20 years. Good luck on your project! Can I place ceramic tile or porcelain tile and a enclosed porch that is not heated and we can get below freezing temperatures in the winter.
I want to lay outside tile on top of my back deck boards. They are strained. How can I do this? Hi, Elizabeth! Please carefully consider this home improvement before taking action. It may not work out as planned. Why am I not seeing the answers to the questions?
I would like to know if the instructions for tiling a concrete slab hold true for Northern Illinois and their harsh winters. My concrete slab is not heated and only covered with a pergola. Thank you. I would recommend what the pros use, from Custom Building Products. Good luck!
We are looking at putting tile on our back patio but it is currently an aggregate finished concrete patio. Is there anything unique or extra that needs to be done to aggregate to prepare it for this type of application? Those products are available at The Home Depot. Do I fill it with regard before I cover it with porcelain tile? I can send a picture if needed. What should the temperature be to lay outdoor tile? I would think it should not be too cold or hot to get a good adherence.
Hi, Mark! The ideal temperature for laying outdoor tile depends on the product you use and the manufacturer who produces it. We need to replace the shingle siding of the house. We like the natural stone, but even thin stone will be too heavy on the entire exterior of the house. Too busy looking. Porcelain is non porous, light weight, very durable, with an infinite colors, and many textures. Any thoughts on that would be much appreciated.
Water could potentially penetrate the grout and cause you problems in your walls. Thanks for your question. Our house was built 20 years ago and the tile on the front porch is chipping. Do we have to take up all the tile to lay tile down again or is it possible to tile over the existing?
Is there something more durable that is being used now for flooring on a large covered front porch? Planning on installing porcelain tile on our front patio and back screened porch. The house in 1 year old. Broom brushed concrete. No noticeable low spots.
Score marks. Do I need to use leveling concrete? If so does the red gard go on before or after.
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