Tiling Outside Of Cooler Walls

Warmer temperatures speed up curing time.

Tiling outside of cooler walls.

Installation can be made on a damp surface but new concrete must cure for at least 28 days before adhering tile. Basic temperatures most thin set grout and mastic manufacturers ask that you maintain between 50 and 100 degrees fahrenheit with a minimum time of 72 hours allowed for drying. Repair any loose or cracked tiles. 2 prepare the exterior substrate to receive tile.

If you must install tile in an environment near the recommended 50º f minimum the installation may benefit from an accelerated or rapid curing mortar. Keep in mind that the surface receiving the tile may be colder than the air temperature above it. 7 prepare the installation for grouting. On the downside epoxy mortar is more expensive than thinset and has a strong smell while it cures.

10 complete the installation and maintain as needed. These substrates must be structurally sound meet deflection requirements and meet on plane requirements. A mortar like custom s prolite rapid setting tile. And just how strong they need to be is dependent on the level of use you anticipate.

The air is usually warmer inside the house so condensation can build up from air entering the wall from the inside. 8 mix and apply grout. 1 inspect the exterior substrate. 3 apply a waterproofing membrane.

Tiling over an uneven surface will give you less than stellar results so level out any globs of dried grout with a sander and secure loose tiles with fresh. Unlike the tiles used for indoor walls and floors outdoor tiles need to be particularly strong and able to withstand a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Wash the wall with tsp tri sodium phosphate or an ammonia based cleaner to remove any grease or oil. 9 clean up after grouting.

In warm climates the barrier should point to the outside of the house blocking the vapor from the humid outside air that may seep into the walls or ceilings. 5 mix and apply the tile mortar. 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. In cold climates the opposite is true.

Additionally epoxy mortar sets quickly. 6 set the tile. 4 plan the exterior floor layout and make tile cuts. Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile.

If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. Cooler temperatures slow it down. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.