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  1. Sean-tries-to-tile

    First time doing a patio

    Hi guys, had some great advice here before so thought I would ask here for advice again regarding porcelain patio instalation on (fairly flat) concrete substrate. Tiles are 90 cm x 60 cm and 2 cm thick. Area is 54m² What is the best adhesive to use? I like mapei, used it in the past and tile...
  2. E

    Sealing limestone question

    Hi all, We had an outdoor limestone patio laid at the start of June (finished circa 07/06/24). We are yet to grout it. I'd like to seal it before doing so and I have bought Lithofin Stain stop. I have read a lot regarding its application however I have received conflicting information about...
  3. M

    Brick slip or tiling a small patio area

    Hi all, I'm looking to tile the entirety of our small patio area with either brick slips or terracotta tiles and would appreciate picking the brains of experts please. As you can hopefully see from the image below, the red section (which is the area we want to brick slip/tile) already has a...
  5. A

    Patio porcelain tiles lifted within a month: Adhesive advice please

    Hi All, I am wondering if someone would be able to help me out/explain something. We had a patio laid back in Feb/March time by the building firm doing our extension, onto a new concrete base around the new extension. The porcelain tiles were 20mm thick and 600x900 so quite large. Ditra mat was...
  6. korkowa135

    Tiler required for re-grout of porcelain patio

    Hi I’m looking for a tiler to come and give me a quote for a re-grout of a large approx 75m2 patio tiled in large 600x1200mm porcelain tiles. The grout used originally was Kerakoll Fugabella color. I’m happy for the same grout to be used or if an alternative one would do a better job then that’s...
  7. T

    Porcelain Patio Advice

    What is the best way to lay Porcelain slabs, slurry base or concrete base.? Your advice will be much appreciated
  9. T

    Lay Outdoor Porcelain Patio

    Area _ Birmingham Yardley 16m2 porcelain 60cm x 60cm x20mm
  10. J

    Porcelain slabs for patio

    Hi all. Just after a quick bit of advice. The other half wants porcelain slabs for the patio. It’s about 11sqm. I’ve watched lots of different YouTube videos. Doesn’t look to bad. Just couple questions from anyone that’s fitted them. 1) what’s the best way to cut them? I’ve got a 4” and 9”...
  11. B

    Porcelain Cement Joint uncoupling membrane

    I’ve never laid tile on cement before and am about to tile my enclosed patio (there are no cracks). I’m mot sure how to handle the cement joint. I was told by an area contractor that I don’t need to cover the entire patio with uncoupling membrane. He said to fill the joint with modified mortar...
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  13. A

    What to use for 20mm porcelain onto level block paved patio

    hi im putting 600 x 600 porcelain tiles down onto solid block paving. the paving was sealed 2 years ago with resiblock . there a few little dips here and there no more then 3 mm. i was advised to use mapei ADESILEX P4. with a 10mm notched trowel . could some one please advise. thanks ian
  14. M

    Advice on tiling work carried out - raised patio

    Hello, as a novice, I need some advice. Our landscapers have been doing a fantastic job so far with our back garden. We’ve come home today to the first tiles being laid on the raised patio they created. We had discussed the patio size, and agreed the rough size of the final patio to allow for...
  15. korkowa135

    Issues with Grout - Patio

    I had a new porcelain patio installed several months ago, and we have been struggling ever since the tiles were first laid down, with a recurring discolouration issue regarding the grout that's been used. The grout is Fugabella. In short, the grout looks patchy, dark and wet even when the rest...
  17. A

    Missing grout + Hollow patio tiles

    My patio is laid with travertine tiles. The grout under the tiles around the 3 sides( appx 15 tiles) is missing, the tiles are sounding hollow and some are cracking. Is there anywaterproof grout I could inject into them - I can't afford to have the patio relaid.
  18. T

    Can new patio be put over existing base?

    Hi we have just had an old sandstone patio ripped up and a new porcelain one will be put down. The person doing the job has said the existing base will be fine to use. There are a couple bit he will need to level out but aside from that, he will clean the area and relay. I have attached some...
  19. D

    porcelain patio tiles

    Hi laid my patio 2 years ago 20mm porcelain and used rompox to grout . Noticed in the winter after frosts it started breaking up . I have now angle grinded it all out which was a horrible job.My patio is beige so with 2 dogs very occasionally we would jet wash it which also did not help grout...
  21. J

    Patio sub base for porcelain tiles

    Good evening all, I am currently in the process of swapping out decking for a tiled patio. I plan on compacting MOT type 1 initially, followed by either: 1. Sand / cement mix and wet lay the tiles like slabs 2. Concrete slab poured, then tile directly onto the slab using suitable outdoor...
  22. J

    Patio Tiling Quality Advice

    Hi, Recently moved into a new build property, we noticed that our enter last row of tiles on the patio and edges of the patio are chipped. Image attached of a full tile and 2 images from different parts of the patio of the chipped tiles. We reported this to the developer as part of snagging...
  23. B

    Porcelain Patio laid in rain. Now Ungrouted.

    Hello Tilers, I'm seeking some expert advise here, I'm not a tiler myself nor a half good DIYer Have got a Patio Laid in Porcelain last week. However due to weather conditions the work has been slow as it has been raining intermittently sometimes heavy. The tiles have been...
  25. Dan

    BAL External Tiling Range

    I received an email about BAL External tile adhesive and grout this morning and thought I'd post it to our tiling news area of the forum because there isn't much actual tiling news in here. But if you're looking for workwear you're on a winner. :D :D (no offence to our awesome sponsor...
  26. W

    HG 14 onpatio porcelain Slabs and it has turned white and horrible

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.hi a customer has put a Hg 14 sealer on Porcelain Slabs outside and they have now got terrible white patches on them we used Hg 20 to try to remove . No joy any suggestions please.
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