Is it possible to use ceramic tiles outdoors, without grouting or cementing?
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Mar 04, 2013the ceramic tiles you have will not last if not put on a solid surface. Its not about the grout but the surface that the tile has been fastened down to. Perhaps make a free standing panel between two posts fastened into the ground then fasten plywood to that and create a mosaic pattern using the tiles to use as a privacy panel. But for any kind of walkway the tiles need to be fastened to a solid surface.Helpful Reply
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SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC on Mar 04, 2013In short, not really. Even if you place them on a solid surface or pour concrete & push them into it, you will have issues with breakage & freeze & thaw cycles. One other major issue is that the walkway would probably be very slippery when wetHelpful Reply
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Lorrie B on Mar 10, 2013Thank you both, that's what I thought, but wanted to know...Helpful Reply
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