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  1. D

    Laying sandstone pavers outside

    First job with this type of stone (have laid floor and wall tiles several times successfully) Sandstone paving (B&Q bought says from India) 300x600 by 20mm thick. Laying on a solid concrete base - little uneven in places, but pretty decent. Small area - about 20 stones half of which will need...
  2. MrJonCope

    Installing quarry tiles outside

    What is the best way to install 150mm x 150mm x 20mm quarry tiles for an exterior path? Is it best to use a cured concrete slab over hardcore base plus exterior adhesive/grout, or would a semi dry sand/cement mix over a hardcore base work OK?
  3. D

    split slate.any recommendations on a good colour enhancer and sealer in a matt finish.

    hi there just finished an outside wall in split slate.any recommendations on a good colour enhancer and sealer in a matt finish.
    • Dwilson
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    • canada colour finished just matt outside sealer there wall
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  4. M

    outside tile work

    Hi guys and girls, I'm about to tile the back wall in split faced tiles with no grout. Just a bit worried as its outside and will get wet. Is there a danger that water could get behind the tiles and if it freezes will blow the tile off ? Is there a sealer I could use and if so what do you...
    • mlh2802
    • Thread
    • canada outside tile work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  5. D

    Outside terrace - Concrete floor instead of tiles?!

    Hello, I live in southern Spain in a top floor penthouse apartment (direct sun most of day) with a large outside terrace (600 square ft). The terrace is currently tiled but as the property is now 18 years old, some of the tiles are loose and cracked. My initial idea was to just remove the old...
  6. D

    Adhesive type recomendation and thickness for 20mm porcelain outside

    I need some advice on which adhesive to use and the thickness of adhesive bed required. I want to lay 400 x 600 20mm porcelain tiles onto some concrete steps I have made outside. I read somewhere that a 20mm bed is required but that sound excessive. I have 30 of these tiles to lay. Thanks in advance
  7. Dan

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  8. craigy

    Outside corners

    Is it okay to butt corners if no trim is available? It seems a miter would be too sharp.
  9. N

    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Our builder laid fabulous black 1200 x 600 tiles around our house and also on a large patio. He used Fast Point brush in grout and it looked great for a while. Unfortunately, the grout is all falling out and we have never been able to powerwash by any means as the grout comes out too. I notice...
  10. 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...
  11. R

    how to treat area just outside of tub or shower

    I'm getting ready to tile two bathrooms, one with a tub and one with a shower. I'm wondering what the best way to treat the area just outside the shower door and along the base of the tub. The tub area in particular could be subject to lots of continuous wetting, especially when kids have a...
  12. J

    Outside Steps to tile

    I have some outside steps to tile. The existing steps are Quarry Tiles. Would it be ok to tile over them once I have primed them. The quarry tiles are firmly fixed.
  13. B

    Continuing 600 * 600 porcelain tiles tiles outside bi fold doors

    Hi , I’ve recently completed tiling the floor of a 30m2 orangery and finished upto the bi fold door system that runs the full length of the room . The customer originally wanted to create a patio area outside using Indian sandstone or similar slabs . Now he’s changed his mind and wants me to...
    • Brid tiler
    • Thread
    • canada doors outside porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles tile tiles
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  14. M

    outside corner in rectangle bathroom

    hi guys, please excuse my terminology if i dont describe my current diy job. i have just ordered tools from amazon... cube laser, trowel, float, grout etc... i have not ordered the leveling tile kit yet as there are so many to choose from so hopefully someone can recommend a cheap good kit...
  15. A

    Which decoupler for outside????

    Hi guys. Got around 200m2 of 800x800 porcelain to do on an outside area that will follow on from 200m2 of inside floor tiling. Inside will be BAL rapid matt stuck with anhyfix then tiled with SPF Rapid. Can I use the same method outside.???? Is the matting and glue gonna be suitable for it...
  16. B

    Alternative to cutting with grinders outside in the elements

    Tiled kitchen splashbacks with metro tiles today, half bond and didn’t once go outside in the pouring rain or even used a manual cutter. Just set up my little Briccolina wet saw and did every straight and L shape cut with no mess, no water everywhere and no dust. I had forgotten how good and...
    • Blunt Tool
    • Thread
    • cutting grinders outside
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  17. 1

    Transition to outside - drainage

    what drainage is the best to transition from the kitchen to the patio seamlessly. all a level threshold. Not keen on gravel or AKO drains. Is there anything I can drop in like a linear used in wet rooms or hidden style drain. I've used some tile drop in style manhole access covers. Anything...
    • 1sandyh
    • Thread
    • canada outside transition
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  18. L

    Outside Tiling in cold weather....

    Morning People, looking for some advance on Tiling outside in this cold weather. Temperatures are not due to go above 5degrees. I know it says on adhesive, 5 degrees and rising. Has anyone had first hand experience Tiling in this cold weather? Will the adhesive fail, not set, etc etc I’m using...
  19. W

    Tiling outside step with chipped tiles

    hi, cards on the table, I'm fairly new to tiling and just trying to feel my way with small jobs to start with. I've been asked to tile a single step outside front door of a hair salon. Current tiles are chipped and there's also residual cement/adhesive where the chipped tiles used to be...
    • Weebisto
    • Thread
    • canada outside step tile tiles tiling
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  20. T

    Outside pool in NORTHUMBERLAND

    Just had the last photo sent through tonight. 900x600x20mm stone. Enjoyed this one and the weather was great for April.

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