handmade terracotta floor tiles

[Cris]

hey, people.

what's the best process for laying 300mm handmade terracotta floor tiles?
extremely porous!! whats the best way to seal....boiled linseed?

 

[WetSaw]

Boiled linseed oil. Don't leave any rags in a pile because they can spontaneously combust. I seal before laying because I'm a messy b*stard.

 

[Flintstone]

Boiled linseed oil, and finish with a nice wax. Look at ltp products.

One I have done this year using those methods

 

[Cris]

Nice looking work. Because they so porous will back buttering be enough? My worry is the tile absorbing to much moisture before adhesive sets

 

[CJ]

These had 3 coats of boiled linseed/Turps, before laying, then once laid, a neat coat of oil.

Wiped over the backs with a damp sponge as I was laying them

 

[Cris]

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One I have done this year using those methods

what did u use for jointing. strong mix of sand and cement?

 

[Flintstone]

Chris, I replied to your personal message. Yes sand and cement