Outdoor & patio tiling Centurion

Outdoor tiles need to handle sun, rain and temperature swings. Porcelain with a slip-resistant finish is the go-to choice. Some ceramic and natural stone tiles are also suitable if they are rated for exterior use and sealed. Indoor-only tiles will crack, fade or become slippery outside.

Yes. A flexible, exterior-grade adhesive is used so the tiles can cope with movement and temperature changes. Full-bed adhesive coverage matters outdoors, because voids under tiles fill with water and cause tiles to pop.

Here's what you need to know. A fall is a slight slope, usually about 1 to 2 percent, built into the tiled surface so rainwater runs away from the house and off the patio. Without it, water pools, grout deteriorates and the surface becomes slippery.

Yes, using slip-resistant tiles and a flexible adhesive and grout that can handle constant wetting and pool chemicals. Coping tiles and expansion joints are used at the pool edge.

Outdoor tiling is priced per square metre and is generally a little higher than indoor tiling because of the exterior-grade adhesive, waterproofing and drainage detailing involved. Tile removal, screeding and steps are quoted separately.