Can I apply Ceramic tiles to wooden outdoor steps?

Question

I was wondering if anyone has applied ceramic tiles to wooden outdoor steps?  They are covered on the porch and I just want to put them on the stair fronts not the treads.  Thank you for your help!

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Go for it! Sounds pretty!

Maria S · Answer

I haven't but you could probably just glue them on with construction adhesive and be sure the sides of the tile are sealed with either a grout (plan for mold to fold on that though!) or a clear poly caulk.

Nancy Turner · Answer

Make sure that there is texture to the tiles as some could get slippery if they are wet or someone with wet feet or shoes could slip or fall when the are going up the steps.

Mary · Answer

I saw this done on a Property Brothers show. They did it on an inside staircase. So, it should work for your application. Just be sure to seal the tile well against the weather. Good luck!

KattywhampusLOL · Answer

Julie, There is a woman named Susan Hall who has made a multiple part series of videos (4 or 5 parts), each one not very long at all, showing exactly how to place ceramic tiles on wooden step risers. I am posting 2 of them here for you (the first video and the last video), as I feel, after watching them all, that you wil lget the most information from these two. Good Luck on your project, and thank you so much for choosing Hometlak for your answers :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf6lqca5s08

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvPBIZUjf4Q

AND below is a video on How NOT to tile stair risers LOL (poor guy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVREf2_-x5Y