Ceramic Tile for Outdoor Deck?
 

We're considering ceramic tile for a deck that will be exposed to the worst
a Minnesota winter has to offer. From what I've read it seems feasible with
the proper underlayment, but does anyone have experience or advice to offer?

Thanks,
Tom

Ceramic tile is usually very slippery. I don't know if ceramic will take the
exteme cold either. Try porcelein. It's no slip and much stronger than
ceramic.
"GigaNews" wrote in message
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We're considering ceramic tile for a deck that will be exposed to the
worst a Minnesota winter has to offer. From what I've read it seems
feasible with the proper underlayment, but does anyone have experience or
advice to offer?

Thanks,
Tom

I'm doing the same thing in NJ and got some different advice.

Don't use ceramic, too porous. Freeze thaw will bust it up. Porcelain is
recommended. I am using VersaTile Redquarry Tile rated for outdoors.

I got differing opinions on underlayment membranes. Some adamently
advised for it. Some said don't bother. I used it.

Some recommended some special "caralastic" (very expensive) thinset mix.
Some recommended mason mix. I used Hydroment PM.

And make sure you seal the grout.

Good Luck

GigaNews wrote:

We're considering ceramic tile for a deck that will be exposed to the worst
a Minnesota winter has to offer. From what I've read it seems feasible with
the proper underlayment, but does anyone have experience or advice to offer?

Thanks,
Tom

"JerryL" wrote in message
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Ceramic tile is usually very slippery. I don't know if ceramic will take
the exteme cold either. Try porcelein. It's no slip and much stronger than
ceramic.

the difference between ceramic and porcelein is the temperature it was fired
at (porcelein is fired hotter, and thus makes a stronger tile). porcelein
can be very slippery also. the type has nothing to do with how slippery it
is. that is regulated by the type of glazing and/or any added nonskid
materials added to the glaze.

"GigaNews" wrote in message
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We're considering ceramic tile for a deck that will be exposed to the
worst a Minnesota winter has to offer. From what I've read it seems
feasible with the proper underlayment, but does anyone have experience or
advice to offer?

Thanks,
Tom

On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 19:54:26 -0500, "GigaNews"
wrote:

We're considering ceramic tile for a deck that will be exposed to the worst
a Minnesota winter has to offer. From what I've read it seems feasible with
the proper underlayment, but does anyone have experience or advice to offer?

Your local tile supplier does. :)

Jeff