MagazínTiled terrace

April 19, 2017

 

The terrace is almost finished and now it only remains to decide for laying ceramic tiles, wood paneling, stone or concrete pavers. Each of these materials requires a slightly different approach. We focus on concrete slabs. Concrete pavers are the ideal choice for any patio, due to their long life and resistance to frost and very easy maintenance.

 

 

The size and design of tiles should correspond overall to the house due to space terrace pleasing the eye. Concrete tiles should be chosen in a timeless color that we soon tired of looking at them. They should be rather proud in the entire terrace before a landmark.
 

Concrete tiles require hardy insulated substrate. Given that the tiles have a considerable weight should resist backing load. The first substrate layer is coarse gravel of grain size 0/16 in an amount of 20 to 30 cm. Next layer consists of about 10 cm of sand, all one needs to properly suffocate. The top layer of the terrace is needed vyspádovat away from the house so water can drain off.

 

Tiles consider first the terrace side of the house. Tile store in a bed of sand, using a rubber mallet. Depending on the type of tiles is laid next to each other and we keep the gap 3-5 mm. Uniformity will ensure joint spacers are known as crosses. Along the wall of the house, stairs and other fixed building parts must retain the expansion joint is about 15 cm.

 

After saving the tiles into the sand bed, you need to fill in the gap very fine quartz sand. This prevents the penetration of plant and overall surface solidifies. Silica sand may be complemented by rozmést and dry the broom into the joints between the tiles on the terrace.

 

Terrace can then suitably equipped with appropriate garden furniture, roofing or shading techniques. Also don't forget about flowers. Tastefully chosen pots and flower boxes decorate the space and enhance overall wellbeing.