Posted: 8/19/2011 5:18:45 AM EDT
| Im looking to lay some tile down outside on my patio. Most of it is under roof but some of it is not. Aside from getting some kind of textured tile, what do I need to know. Can I just lay it directly down on the concrete? Any type of special mortar or grout needed? |
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Im looking to lay some tile down outside on my patio. Part of it is under most of it is under roof but some of it is not. Aside from getting some kind of textured tile, what do I need to know. Can I just lay it directly down on the concrete? Any type of special mortar or grout needed? Masonry mortar as opposed to thin-set. Seal it, of course, as you would tile in a bathroom, but you'll never be devoid of issues. Tile in the elements looks nice, but rarely* fares well over time. It's the extremes in temperature that will get you. Expect multiple cracks along the grout lines. * Yes, I know, there are exceptions to every rule. |
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You should take this over to DIY forum, you'll find much more useful info over there. Have you thought of alternatives, like trek-decking it, or some sort of deck/patio.
I personally would tile it too, just don't use a thin-set like someone else said. And the bigger the tile the less grout. |
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Im looking to lay some tile down outside on my patio. Part of it is under most of it is under roof but some of it is not. Aside from getting some kind of textured tile, what do I need to know. Can I just lay it directly down on the concrete? Any type of special mortar or grout needed? Masonry mortar as opposed to thin-set. Seal it, of course, as you would tile in a bathroom, but you'll never be devoid of issues. Tile in the elements looks nice, but rarely* fares well over time. It's the extremes in temperature that will get you. Expect multiple cracks along the grout lines. * Yes, I know, there are exceptions to every rule. No, I agree. Been helping my old man lay tile for years. He's a pro. Outdoors with big temp swings and heave and set of the slab with moisture changes, the grout will definitely crack. I want to say there is some sort of a rubberized grout that may help but don't know the name. I am not aware of the grout width making a difference either, but the wider grout lines such as with mexican tile looks really bad when it cracks up. I used to have to hand dip each one of those damn things in thompsons in a wheelbarrow, talk about your clothes being glued to your skin. |