You need to pour the mortar mix into a large bucket with the recommended amount of water and mix them with a hand trowel or an electric mixer to get a smooth texture. Perfect for porcelain tiles, the solid mortar bed is a cost-effective option. If you are installing in areas with intense vehicular traffic such as garages, driveways, and patios, it is recommended to use tile adhesive in combination with a solid screed base. For a nice seamless effect with less visible grout joints, you can use rectified porcelain tiles. The best way to install on this kind of surface is by using Ultra Tile Adhesive ProFlex S2 Fibre Reinforced 20kg for external application. If you are installing on a concrete bed, it needs to have falls for rainwater to drain away. Use levelling compound to even out the slab surface. Next, you need to create a level surface with no cracks that could later transfer onto the tile and no uneven spots that could cause water pooling. Wash the surface with a garden hose and leave it to dry before proceeding with any further steps. If you are working with concrete first remove all the piled-up dirt and debris by scrubbing with a brush and clean the buildup oils and stains with a degreaser.

Preparing the Surfaceīefore any installation, you need to make sure the base is clean, filled, and levelled. Once you are finished with the plan on a dry surface you can continue to the next steps with confidence. Mark out the predicted expansion joint on the substrate with a chalk line. It is a crucial detail to take into consideration for the long-term endurance of the outdoor surface. The expansion joints provide the adaptability of the installation to tile expansions due to changes in the temperature. This is also the moment when you have to lay out where your expansion joints will go. Create seamless corners all around with a perfectly mapped out floor plan. It is smart to lay out the tiles dry in advance to match them to the space and plan out the entire configuration in case you need more, less, or any other adjustments and cutting. Once you have selected the tiles and prepared the adhesive and grout for your installation you will need to plan your next steps. The best adhesive to use is our Ultra Tile Adhesive ProFlex S2 Fibre Reinforced 20kg and for grout we recommend Ultra Tile Pro Pave External Tile Jointing Grout 15kg wich is speacially designed for outdoor projects but also Ultra Progrout Flexible 3kg can be used. In this case, your concrete surface demands tile adhesive, tiles and grout. Unlike indoor installation, you do not need leveling compound for installing outsoor tiles. In this article, we will concentrate on how to install patio tiles over flat concrete surface. This way patio tiles can be applied by anyone and do not rquire any speciall assistance or adhesives/primers. The good news for those who want simple installation is that some of our 20mm super thick outdoor models are made to be laid down dry-over gravel/grass for creating steps/paths in the grass.

For a complete installation that is sturdy and secure, you will also need the right type of fitting products and application technique. Most of our outdoor tiles are 20mm extra thick with a high rate of slip resistance and frost resistance for optimal practicality all around the dry and wet areas. Apart from the design, you need to be sure that the quality of the tiles will assure long-lasting and problem-free performance outdoors. Choosing the Right Outdoor Porcelain Tilesīefore you start make sure you have selected the right outdoor tiles for your project from our expansive range of outdoor tiles. This article will hopefully help guide you through the project step by step and, at the end, you can sit back, enjoy your results and take pride in the finished result. Get yourself ready by investing in the right tools and fixing products and educating yourself about every part of the process. A properly thought out installation can last a lifetime, however, it's easy to waste time and money by not preparing and planning your project accordingly. If you are planning to install your new outdoor tiles yourself on flat concrete surface, Tiles Ahead are your perfect partner.

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