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San Diego, CA on Apr 28, 2012

Looking to re-surface porcelain tile on front porch

My front porch is porcelain tile - total area is 4x5ft. It gets rain and full sun, so I know that painting is not recommended. Can I cover it with a layer of concrete or mortar. My walkway is concrete. I think there needs to be some continuity. My budget is tight, so jack-hammering everything is not an option. Thanks.

8 Comments

Karin S Inverness, FL

How about decking over it?

on Apr 29, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

why are you wanting to resurface?...Is the color wrong?. Tile is very durable for outdoor stuff when it is installed properly. If you do decide to replace the tile "demo" is not that bad if an air chisel is used...I do that all the time.

on Apr 29, 2012 · Like 0
Burco Surface & Decor Dallas, GA

You can do a concrete overlay on top of the porcelain. I would recommend hiring someone who specializes in concrete, its not difficult but you need to know what you are doing.

on Apr 29, 2012 · Like 0
Kris San Diego, CA

Thanks to everyone. I like the concrete overlay. Can I trowel it on to look like stone? Do I need to add any type of adhesive to bond the concrete with the tile?

on Apr 29, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Here are a couple of links to give you an idea of two different levels of "work"
http://youtu.be/FJQBY9ixTiQ
http://youtu.be/mx0wEujzxkQ

on May 01, 2012 · Like 1
Kris San Diego, CA

Thanks!

on May 01, 2012 · Like 0
Burco Surface & Decor Dallas, GA

Kris you can trowel it on to look like stone, and thats probably your easiest method of applying. After it cures you can go back and stain to make it look even more stone like.

on May 02, 2012 · Like 2
Kris San Diego, CA

Thanks, I'll try this on an extra piece of tile.

on May 02, 2012 · Like 0