This article examines tile applications outside the building.
Exterior tile wall detail.
The minimum movement joint width is the same as the grout joint and not less than.
Select a ceramic tile that is suitable for an exterior installation.
Scrape off any bumps or other imperfections from the wall.
How to tile an outdoor exterior wall 1.
Larger joints provide better protection to large format tile with any side longer than 15.
8mix and apply.
4plan the exterior floor layout and make tile cuts.
Measure the length and width of the wall space and multiply to get the square.
Clean the wall with a stiff brush and water and clean any.
Step by step guide steps 1inspect the exterior substrate.
It includes substrate preparation such as addressing concerns like laitance substrate variation excessive porosity and waterproofing as well as product selection and installation tips to make sure exterior installations withstand the elements.
5mix and apply the tile mortar.
2prepare the exterior substrate to receive tile.
Generally ceramic porcelain or stone tile can be installed in exterior locations over suitable substrates such as masonry concrete mortar beds and in some cases certain types of backer board units.
These substrates must be structurally sound meet deflection requirements and meet on plane requirements.
With ceramic tile the most common recommendation is porcelain tile due to its low absorption wide variety of colors and finishes.
Install flexible movement joints every 8 12 feet and at all changes of plane.
For exterior applications the requirements are the same for walls and floors.
3apply a waterproofing membrane.