If the tile are level, how does the water flow toward the drains? Im going to pour a slab and tile over. Curious if i need to pour on a grade or can i achieve a slight angle with tile lay. what would you do?
Hey Sean, professional landscaper here, the British standard is 1:60 but with smooth tiles like porcelain 1:80 is acceptable falls. (For every 80cm across you have 1cm fall). Never lay level both ways you cannot control which way the water runs off or if you dip slightly in the middle you’ve just made a big pool.
My tiles were at a cost of £45.95 per square metre, and the adhesive depends on the size of the mix you can get out of it, think we went through a few bags of it! Thanks
It could be both, your main aim is to get the water to run away from the house, unless like on our patio here we had aEco drain installed to take away the rainwater run
Depends what your substrate is underneath, you could use a whacker plate to get it all smooth like what I did in then go on top and get your first slab tile square and level and you can go from there
If it's not level you'll have to pack it up so it's either level or slightly sloping due to rainfall, but I would make it level, you could use ballast, or tampered down mot roadstone to build up your surface to a point where you can get it level, cheers!
My concrete slab has a bit of a dip in one section (about 1/4 inch). Do you think I should put self levelling compound on this section or will tile adhesive be sufficient to make it level? Thanks
Sure, a sketch of your area to scale (for your planning and cuts), suitable tiles or slab tiles, adhesive, grout, mixing equipment, spirit levels, edgings (if required), tile cutting equipment (if required)
Useful video thanks. Had a new concrete slab poured, and it’s got ridges in it from the tamping getting it level, so it’s not smooth… based on that would you recommend a thicker gauge of adhesive? What sized notched trowel?
Yes you could apply a thicker layer of adhesive depending how deep the ridges are! if there too deep then a layer of external self levelling compound would work to help level and flatten any ridges before tiling
@@MrandMrsDIY Glad to see its not needed. I am about to start an outdoor patio project. I wont use the levelling clips as I want to keep with the orginal slope, I think I'll just use a piece of wood to get the level at each top grade, but mostly I am glad I dont have to go get redgard first especially since that product says I have to cover with a tarp if I'm not gonna get it done in one day, which I'm sure I will take my time and might be a week at least! ha.
@@bajamike9276the levelling clips won’t “level” the tiles. More accurate to say they will keep the edges of each tile flush with the tile next to it. You’ll still have the fall you need as long as the base has the correct fall.
Thank you , now i know how to lay on a solid concrete base
No probs!
Great presentation. I have four big slabs I want to tile and I started here.
Thank you, I hope the video helps you, any problems let us know
So you don't need a uncoupling membrane set against the original slab? That makes it easier for sure. Thanks.
Hi, no you don't need to but it can stop the tile adhesive cracking with expansion further down the line if needed
Found this useful. Please can you list the names of the tools you used? I am a first-timer
No probs! Various trowels, spirit levels, measuring tape, mortar, various tile cutters, mustang levelling system
If the tile are level, how does the water flow toward the drains? Im going to pour a slab and tile over. Curious if i need to pour on a grade or can i achieve a slight angle with tile lay. what would you do?
as long as you have a guttering system where the water can go, as long as it is flat it will naturally travel down there
Hey Sean, professional landscaper here, the British standard is 1:60 but with smooth tiles like porcelain 1:80 is acceptable falls. (For every 80cm across you have 1cm fall). Never lay level both ways you cannot control which way the water runs off or if you dip slightly in the middle you’ve just made a big pool.
that was just perfect thanks....as a matter of interest what was the total materiel cost only for that area....many thanks
My tiles were at a cost of £45.95 per square metre, and the adhesive depends on the size of the mix you can get out of it, think we went through a few bags of it! Thanks
Does anyone know which direction tiles should slope on an L- shape patio. Do all the tiles slope one way or two ways?
It could be both, your main aim is to get the water to run away from the house, unless like on our patio here we had aEco drain installed to take away the rainwater run
How do I level the floor off first is it self level external one? And then just tile on top
Depends what your substrate is underneath, you could use a whacker plate to get it all smooth like what I did in then go on top and get your first slab tile square and level and you can go from there
Brilliant video - what would you recommend I do if my concrete base is not level
If it's not level you'll have to pack it up so it's either level or slightly sloping due to rainfall, but I would make it level, you could use ballast, or tampered down mot roadstone to build up your surface to a point where you can get it level, cheers!
Did you prime the concrete. If yes, what is the product. I am thinking of buying 8mm porcelain on my existing concrete.
No I didn't prime the concrete, you don't really need to, cheers
My concrete slab has a bit of a dip in one section (about 1/4 inch). Do you think I should put self levelling compound on this section or will tile adhesive be sufficient to make it level? Thanks
Tile adhesive should be okay, but just consult the side of the packaging to see whether or not it will be suitable for your project, cheers
I will be doing my outdoor tiling for the first time, could you please give me the names of essential items again if possible
Sure, a sketch of your area to scale (for your planning and cuts), suitable tiles or slab tiles, adhesive, grout, mixing equipment, spirit levels, edgings (if required), tile cutting equipment (if required)
How was the original contrete prepared? - Cleaned with chemical solution?
Hi mate, if I remember correctly we just jet washed it! Thanks
Hi, when fitting the drains did you do a full level concrete slab then cut and fit the drains once dried or did you fit the drains first ? Thank you
Its easier to fit the drain first to avoid having to cut your concrete.
Useful video thanks. Had a new concrete slab poured, and it’s got ridges in it from the tamping getting it level, so it’s not smooth… based on that would you recommend a thicker gauge of adhesive? What sized notched trowel?
Yes you could apply a thicker layer of adhesive depending how deep the ridges are! if there too deep then a layer of external self levelling compound would work to help level and flatten any ridges before tiling
Looks amazing. wondering how you deal with the stair steps, bevel cut for the edge?
My steps were concrete and I left them that way, you can buy bevelling tools for the edges
Love them
Us too!
No waterproofing layer?
Doesn't need it!
@@MrandMrsDIY Glad to see its not needed. I am about to start an outdoor patio project. I wont use the levelling clips as I want to keep with the orginal slope, I think I'll just use a piece of wood to get the level at each top grade, but mostly I am glad I dont have to go get redgard first especially since that product says I have to cover with a tarp if I'm not gonna get it done in one day, which I'm sure I will take my time and might be a week at least! ha.
@@bajamike9276the levelling clips won’t “level” the tiles. More accurate to say they will keep the edges of each tile flush with the tile next to it. You’ll still have the fall you need as long as the base has the correct fall.
@@simongrieve7814 oh ok. Well, I'm winging it so far ok with my palm and a little squish push into place.
@@simongrieve7814 Thats right Simon
Great video and recommendations on the minimum thickness of the concrete slab for a patio area ontop of 150mm wacked type 1
Thank you!
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@@MrandMrsDIYlove the video though thank you !!!!
@@masonsmowinglandscaping2298 Thank you very much!