Laying porcelain tiles differing levels

[Tiny01]

hi all

I’m only a DIY’er so go easy lol !

Currently working on a project at home for a new patio area with 20mm porcelain tiles the chosen finish sat upon Adpeds at a level / fall to suit .

I’ve only laid the tiles on “dry” so far just to keep checking that I’m putting the Adpeds in the correct position , I have a 75mm fall across the patio .

Before I start fixing the tiles with the adhesive do you think the heights of the pads are ok some vary by 5-6mm do you think the adhesive will take up the difference’s or would I be best taking a bit off the highest one ?

Also will this trowel be ok it’s a 20mm notch trowel that I intend to use ?

Thanks

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Wow!
The ultimate dot and dab!
That’s going to be like an ice rink.
Someone who has done the self levelling tile pedestals will be along to advise your method.
If it works then I assume tile levelling clips would help you.

 

[Tiny01]

Lol ! 170 + dots & dabs to be precise ( 6 per tile ! )

Nearly there now , there not the slightest bit slippery although they do look like they are .

They’re treated with a R11 antil slip finish & are really grippy to feel anyway , might be a bit different with a bit of frost / ice on them bug can’t be as bad as the decking when that’s damp !

Thanks for the reply

 

[J Sid]

 

[J Sid]

@Tiny01 I take it you have see this and followed the instructions

 

[Tiny01]

Yes seen that , it’s just the small differences in the heights on a few of that I was a little concerned about , but guess a thick bed of adhesive will take up the differences

 

[Dumbo]

@Julian Hase is your man for this i think it was his baby

 

[Blunt Tool]

@antonio has done a few big patios with the pedestals now

 

[Italy]

@antonio has done a few big patios with the pedestals now

Yes, but not with the system used in this trend, in my photo albums to find photos.

 

[Waluigi]

Antonio- it’s ‘thread’

 

[Italy]

Antonio- it’s ‘thread’

ah?

 

[Italy]

60x60x2 floating floor - https://www.tilersforums.com/media/albums/60x60x2-floating-floor.1623/
is better?

 

[Tiny01]

Well I got there in the end !

 

[Pauly tiler]

We were asked to install 20mm porc at the far end of a pool on peds, I refused as when you read the small print of the tiles they have every angle covered for liability. Things like should a tile suffer any point impact now or in the future it must be replaced even if there are no visible signs of damage. So now we have to put a sentry duty 24/7 to keep guard. Imagine the injury if you naked leg did go through.
But I am old and the cup is half empty. Always

 

[lloyd99]

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Well I got there in the end !

WOW, looks great. DHow did you get the base for the adpeds flat and falling? Did you use a 360 laser level ?