Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Apr 12, 2013 4:22 pm I'm wondering what would be the most cost effective way to do an alfresco floor, hoping some of you that have been through this process might be able to help? Coloured concrete would probably be cheapest, wouldn't it, but what about tiles vs exposed aggregate? I wonder if tiling would be the way to go.... Our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64705 Re: Most cost effective alfresco floor? 2Apr 17, 2013 7:01 pm i opted for tiles as it also flowed from the main living areas and is not as hard on the feet as some other type of flooring . you can pick up tiles quite reasonable. i will not scare you with the cost of our tiling as it also included all the house alfresco patio and pool and wall also portico Re: Most cost effective alfresco floor? 3Apr 17, 2013 7:39 pm ok, thanks for the reply. As you say, you can even pick up clearance tiles which could work out reasonably. Our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64705 Re: Most cost effective alfresco floor? 5Apr 20, 2013 7:52 pm ^yes, the concrete slab is done as part of the build Our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64705 The last home I lived in didn't have a pool and when i went to sell it the agents were not happy, even telling me to put one in to sell the place. The agents weren't happy… 2 4257 Thank you. That is really helpful. Once we get the place done and passed for OC we can upgrade in the future once we get back on our feet and not paying mortgage and rent. 4 5745 The worst thing you can do is sign a building contract without a pre contract review. Over the years many people have come to me with disputes where they just signed… 0 8351 |