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  1. J

    Outdoor tiling advise 😧

    Hey guys, I'm going to tile the patio and need my new porcelain tiles (10mm) to meet up with the the existing pool tiles 30mm. What's the highest I can lift the tiles using glue without hindering the overall integrity of the tiles? And how do I do it if it's possible? Thanks in advance legends!
  2. antmoore

    How to repair damage to outdoor tiles cause by muric acid.

    I hired a pool cleaner and they used muric acid. It has turn all the brown and blue edge tiles white. What can I door to fix please.
  3. R

    Outdoor grout colourant

    Hi, I have a porcelain patio which has had terrible grout efflorescence and I have also had to replace some of the grout which has cracked. The problem is the replacement Bal micromax grout that I used has dried slightly lighter than the existing grout despite being the same colour. My...
  4. C

    Large Format Outdoor tiles advice.

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and fairly new to tiling, my only previous "proper" job was my recent bathroom (600x600 porcelain, about 25m walls and floors) which went pretty well. I'm now having a go at the patio - it's 30m, a concrete slab laid last year. It was laid in 3 bays, between screeds...
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    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  5. T

    Outdoor 20mm Porcelain 60 x 60 slabs How to install ? Help!

    What is best way to lay outside 20mm Porcelain patio, Would I compact soil, add hardcore and compact (How deep for hardcore) then add slurry mix of 4 parts sharp sand and 1 part concrete and lay tiles on top or as someone suggested set concrete base on top of hardcore and glue down using 5 mm...
  6. T

    Lay Outdoor Porcelain Patio

    Area _ Birmingham Yardley 16m2 porcelain 60cm x 60cm x20mm
  7. T

    Laying outdoor Porcelain 60cm x60cm

    Hello you Pro’s out there. I am embarking on replacing my current outdoor patio concrete slabs with Porcelain Slabs 60x60cm x 20mm I have been advised to do it 2 different ways so far. Is there a Right Way and a Wrong Way ? I have been advised to take up slabs, hardcore base, compact then lay...
  8. Anthelix

    Outdoor grouting : epoxy vs cement-based vs polyurethane ?

    Hi ! I will be tiling a south-facing patio with porcelain on a concrete slab. Which grout should I use ? I will need light grey and brown grouts (two different tiles). Epoxy : will it resist to constant UV exposure or could it turn yellow ? Isn't it too hard to clean on structured outdoor...
  9. korkowa135

    exterior grout colourant

    Hi Has anyone used a grout colourant that is suitable for outdoors? If so which one would they recommend? I have a porcelaine patio and the grout is patchy am wondering if a grout colourant would help even out the colour? Thanks for any advice.
  10. W

    How to clean outdoor porcelain tiles?

    I recently had 20mm porcelain tiles laid outside on a new patio. I did notice the tile installers did not take a great deal of care in ensuring tile adhesive and grout were thoroughly removed off the tiles. The patio has been pressure washed but the tiles still look dirty and unattractive. I...
  11. B

    Outdoor porcelain lifting help

    Hi all, I had my patio done with porcelain paving a while ago and one of the slabs has a little movement on the corner, like there is a 1mm void underneath the slab, causing the grout to crack. Nearly all of the slab sounds completely bonded, it is just this corner that sounds hollow. Is...
  12. J

    Rain water in joints!

    Hi guys, made a complete rookie mistake! Been tiling a couple of years now..and recently Done my first Victorian mosaic forecourt about a month ago, haven't been able to get back due to my partner being hospitalised, she's all good now and we're both back to work. Unfortunately with...
  13. A

    Wonky outdoor steps - is this impossible

    Hi. Newbie needing advice from the experts. I have outdoor steps which I would like to tile with R12 600x400 porcelain 10mm tiles. Problem is the steps are far from square and level - see pic. There is a general slope, but the tiles rock significantly and the front faces are not straight. We...
  14. Mgilesy81

    Outdoor Patio with Porcelain slabs

    Hi, I am new to here & stumbled across this site in my pursuit of finding the best solution for laying my patio. After much searching on google & youtube I am lening towards the following.... [please correct me if i'm wrong or missing out any processes] Excovate existing soil to required...
  15. A

    Outdoor tiling /no adhesive

    Hello all , I’m tiling some apartments and the contractor asked if I’d do the balconies etc with 18mm porcelain, it’s on the adjustable pedestal spacers , so no adhesive or grout . Any ideas on what I should charge per SQM ? I’ve never installed this system before, decent amount of SQM but some...
  16. A

    Outdoor dog kennels

    Hi, A slightly unusual request for advice please. I live in France and run a boarding kennels which I am revamping during the lockdown. At the moment the floor of the outdoor kennel runs is bare concrete poured about 8-9 years ago. I believe it had an anti-acid additive in it when it was poured...
  17. D

    Outdoor tiling question

    Hi We have a new concrete patio with stenciling done at the same time. It has swirls. But it hasn't come up good so the builder has agreed to install exterior tiling on top of it. Our question is, can exterior tiles be installed directly on top of this stencil having swirls? Thanks
  18. S

    Grout versus Silicon outdoor tiling

    Hi Forum I am new on here. I was hoping someone could help me with advice on our outdoor tiling job. Our tilers have put grout between the walls and the floor tiles. I was led to believe you should have a flexible material between 2 different to stop cracking of tiles or them popping off? They...
  19. P

    Outdoors, terrasses & pools tiles

    Hi to all... It´s Pablo from Gresmanc company, specialized in outdoors ceramic tiles, garden tiles, patio, pools tiles including special pieces like steps, coping, bullnose... You can check our products and projects at www.gresmanc.com
  20. S

    Tiling outdoors when it’s wet

    Morning all. I have an outside tiling job coming up (800x400x10mm porcelain) on a concrete slab. The builder has built it with a decent drop and it’s pretty flat. The issue is the weather. I have been told that the base needs to be completely dry before I start as any moisture in the concrete...
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