I have a concrete patio.
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KMS Woodworks on Apr 23, 2011Tiling work is not overly complex, but an attention to detail is needed to yield good looking results. It can be a physically demanding job...lots of bending, kneeling, up and down, carrying heavy boxes of tile, heavy bags of thinset, grout ...etc. If your up for a challenging yet rewarding project this is what you will need to do. 1. Educate yourself in basic tile installation methods...this can be by attending a workshop at your local homecenter or reading at the library, buying a book or doing a bunch of research online. 2. Purchase the basic tools...trowel, mixer bar, sponges, knee pads, grout float, tile spacers etc. (these are not too pricey and not available to rent) You will need a heavy duty drill to mix the thinset and grout...you may already own, or you can buy, borrow or rent. 3. Purchase your materials....like the tile, thinset and grout. 4. Rent or purchase a tile saw....I put this here as this is a widely variable item...my 1st tile saw cost $99 and was mostly plastic....My second tile saw and the one I now use for all tile projects cost $1000.....the decision to purchase or rent will depend on your budget and possible future plans. 5. Plan your project....tile layout, or pattern. 6. cut and "dry place" your tile...this will allow to tweak the design if needed. 7. Set your tile, with a space this big you may want to do this in stages... 8. once all tile is set, and properly cured your can grout. 9. Invite friends over for a Patio warming BBQ...and show off your great work.Helpful Reply
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Natalie on Apr 23, 2011Thank you! I have some free time this summer and need a good project. This will be perfect.Helpful Reply
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Dan's of Central Florida, Inc. on Apr 23, 2011Hi Natalie, Something that I do when tiling a large area is to set all the whole tiles first, leaving out those tiles that will need to be cut on the first go-around. Cuts take time and can slow your progress while laying out the whole tiles is relatively quick. This just helps you to feel like you are making some real progress when you can see a large area being done quickly. Once the whole tiles are dry to walk on (give at least 24 hours dry time) then you can go around and do all the cuts.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Apr 23, 2011Dan...I often do the same...lay the field then come back for details.Helpful Reply
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Darby C on Apr 23, 2011And make sure that you have some extra tiles. When you are making the cuts you are likely to break some of them.Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Apr 23, 2011Minor point, but I have been on some slick tile patios. Make sure you choose tiles or pavers with plenty of traction. Good luck with the project, Natalie, and post photos of your progress.Helpful Reply
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Bob H - on Aug 29, 2011Go to CD Pavers and Coping on 17-92 in Maitland. Concrete pavers are the way to go and they do it right!Helpful Reply
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