Tiles for External Use?

MCLB01 · Post by **MCLB01** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:32 pm

Hi,

I have a concrete doorstep which I want to improve the appearance of but I wanted something different to flagstones and thought tiling might be a better option.

What type of tiles and adhesive would anyone recommend for external use? I was thinking along the lines of slate. Would this be a good choice?

NB the doorstep is 2000mm wide x 800mm deep x 150mm high.

Many thanks.

manchestertiling · Post by **manchestertiling** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:49 pm

Slate is an excellent choice for external tiling, as for adhesive, I would personally recommend the BAL natural stone (expensive) or BAL single part flexible (slightly expensive), both excellent for external work & flexible which is required due to the possible temperature changes and hence shrinkage and expansion.

Same with the grout too, use a flexible

MCLB01 · Post by **MCLB01** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:56 am

Cheers Paul, thanks for your help mate