Flooring Tile - Slate tile over cement
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RobT
03-13-03, 04:03 PM
I plan to pour a 14'x30' cement patio...and then eventually lay slate tile over it.
Normally, you would place expansion joints in the cement when pouring. Should I place expansion joints in the cement if I intend to eventually cover over with tile?
I've been told that expansion joints should not be used in this case unless I run them all the way up through the tile. Otherwise, the tile would definitely crack at the joints.
Any opinion or experience with this?
Normally, you would place expansion joints in the cement when pouring. Should I place expansion joints in the cement if I intend to eventually cover over with tile?
I've been told that expansion joints should not be used in this case unless I run them all the way up through the tile. Otherwise, the tile would definitely crack at the joints.
Any opinion or experience with this?
WJS_SR51
03-14-03, 04:41 AM
Exterior expansion joints 12'-16' in both directions and they must follow through the tile. Also an expansion joint at the house if this slab is attached to your house.
ee3
03-15-03, 11:40 AM
Sorry WJS the rules have changed ,exterior joints should be 8' to 12 ' in each direction,( new 2003). perimeter joints as you state.