Flooring Tile - Exterior Tile
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theupholsteryguy
08-15-03, 09:37 AM
Just poured a new front porch,walkway and steps. The plan is to cover them with tile of some sort. prefer 12 x 12 squares. I live in the PNW and concerned about frost. Any special tiles I should be using?Grout?Mortar? Should I tile the step or the riser first? Can you recommend an inexpensive edge protector for the stair nosing? (Lot to ask I know) Thanks for your help.
neflamingo
08-15-03, 11:50 AM
You should only use exterior rated tiles. They are frost resistant because they don't allow water into the pores. A PEI V rating will be less slippery. Another word for frost resistant is impervious.
John Bridge
08-16-03, 06:46 PM
Well, the PEI rating won't tell you whether a tile is slippery, only how tough the glaze is on glazed tiles. Slip resistance is called coefficient of friction (C.O.E. or C.O.F.) Tiles are rated frost-proof or frost-resistant. The person selling you the tile will have this information available.
You should use a modified thin set that is rated for wet conditions. Versa Bond by Custom Building Products is a good one.
Place the tile on the tread, allowing for it to overlape the riser tile. Place the riser tile and tape it to the tread tile while it sets.
You should use a modified thin set that is rated for wet conditions. Versa Bond by Custom Building Products is a good one.
Place the tile on the tread, allowing for it to overlape the riser tile. Place the riser tile and tape it to the tread tile while it sets.