Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Dec 06, 2010 6:27 pm What do you guys think about using Ceramic Floor Tiles for Outdoors? Where it will rain, hail etc Will it last? Re: Ceramic Floor Tiles for Outdoors 2Apr 22, 2012 12:53 am Did you get any opinions on this? I am considering extending the honed 600x600 rectified tiles used in our alfresco, outward about another 20 square metres not undercover. I am not sure if this is going to last or be able to be maintained. Any opinions? Slab poured 21/04/2011 Frame finished 27/05/2011 Moved in 07/11/2011 Re: Ceramic Floor Tiles for Outdoors 3Apr 22, 2012 10:31 am We spoke to a commercial seller in a carpet place who said that it was a bad idea to use anything but outdoor pavers or flooring for alfresco areas because the tiles for inside are not designed to withstand the elements. Also the tiles designed for inside can be very slippery when wet which could be dangerous for yourself or any visitors if you place them outside. Just a thought. My thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=55859 First time build = excellent. Second time build = frustrating. 23/4/12 Block Cut Re: Ceramic Floor Tiles for Outdoors 4Apr 22, 2012 8:16 pm We have polished porcelin tiles inside, then the same tile in a honed version that was sold as for outside, in the alfresco. Now we want to extend the outdoor area beyond the alfresco keeping the same look all the way. But these will be exposed even more to the elements, as well as requiring laying on an additional concrete slab. I fear trying to match with a paver will look terrible, and must be a contrast instead if I go paver. Slab poured 21/04/2011 Frame finished 27/05/2011 Moved in 07/11/2011 They make the room much easier to clean for one, reflect more light (if light colour tiles are used), and you dont end up with dust on the top edge of tiles (cause most… 3 9571 CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16537 isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17503 |