Quartzite porcelain tiles on block & beam substrate

[plumbdoctor]

Hi guys, i'm new to this forum but ive been in plumbing & heating for over 30 years gslplumbers.com I have a question for you.

I have just built myself a raised block & beam patio area. I have bought some large Quartzite porcelain tiles (990x490) in quartzite. I do not have very much depth to play with as the floor is only about 25mm below damp course, the tiles are about 15mm thick, the area is obviously external, and is about 28m2 area.. I guess I will need to use a self levelling compound to iron out the undulations. but what then in terms of priming, & what type of adhesive & grout do I use, also what laying method?

 

[DHTiling]

Check the SLC is suitable for external use.. the majority are not..

What have you covered the block and beams with ..?

 

[plumbdoctor]

Covered with nothing except a very thin sand & cement slurry

 

[plumbdoctor]

Ok dave, thanks for that

 

[White Room]

plumbdoctor you have just made a request for a wall and floor tiler, is this required or are you doing the work yourself.

@plumbdoctor