If the concrete itself isn t damaged you can change the look a lot with this simple diy project.
Tile on concrete porch.
Cover the slab completely with the tile adhesive and apply it to the back of the tiles as well.
Mix up a bucket of tsp tri sodium phosphate solution.
Dry lay all your tiles ahead of time to plan the layout and prepare any special cuts that need to be made.
Before you begin to lay the tile over your concrete slab make sure the concrete is properly prepared.
With the slew of available materials finishes and hues choosing porch tiles can be overwhelming.
To determine how many tiles are needed to tile a room calculate the square footage of that room by multiplying the width of the room by its length.
Choose a grout that resists stains and fading.
Scrub the floor with a brush and tsp and allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Calculate the square footage of the 8 1 2 border and subtract it from the total to get the amount of field tile.
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Interlocking tiles are one of the easiest ways to cover a concrete porch so even inexperienced do it yourselfers can tackle the project.
The porch in this project is 19 long and 14 wide or 266 square feet.
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The tiles are available in a variety of styles and materials including stone wood and composite materials.
Tsp is a high strength cleaner which is useful for removing dirt grease and oil from your existing surface.
How to give a tile facelift to an ordinary concrete porch step 1.
If any steps have cracks all the way through them they will need to be repaired before they are tiled.