Tile for the porch: create a spectacular exterior

Any house begins with a ceremonial group, so it is so important to pay close attention to its design. And an important role is played by the choice of finishing materials. What are the requirements for the porch tile, which is most often used for its facing?

We study the characteristics

First, this material should be distinguished by its durability and safety. Secondly, the steps must be carried out in such a way that stability is ensured even for the heaviest loads. Thirdly, the tile should be immune to the effects of aggressive chemical media, fungus, a variety of pests. Fourthly, to achieve safety, it should be firmly mounted with a construction adhesive to a surface that will be non-slip. Thus, the porch tile should be selected competently and responsibly. Very often, clinker or granite is used to finish this element of the house.

What are the features of clinker?

In general, preference is given to the clinker, as granite is distinguished by a high price, and it can not be applied in all climatic conditions. Clinker tiles for porch or stairs are ideal because:

• Can withstand repeated freezing and thawing;
• Has a high coefficient of resistance to slipping;
• The surface of the material is not abraded for a long time;
• Easy to clean, while the surface does not deteriorate.

Thanks to this porch, the entire parade group will look very impressive and create a harmonious and integral appearance of the whole country house.

Laying tiles on the porch: features

The most difficult for finishing are such elements of the house as porch, terrace and steps. As the base deforms over time under the influence of wetting and freezing, the laying should be carried out in strict accordance with the following rules:

- steps should be monolithic, and they should be laid on a compacted base; The grade of concrete is not lower than M 200;

- you need to take care of maximum protection of the structure from the impact of groundwater, and this will require waterproofing the surface;

- the seams between the material must be carefully rubbed;

- the porch tile should be laid using a special high-strength adhesive.

Tiling is necessary not so much to achieve decorative effect, as to protect the structure from destruction. The material can only be laid on a well-prepared, level surface. If the strength of concrete is insufficient (this can be checked with the help of special devices), then it should be strengthened with a grid or primer. Facing can be started after the primer is well entrenched. It is desirable that a whole porch for the porch is used (the photo shows how beautiful this surface is). If the mosaic is composed of chipped tiles, the appearance of the porch will be unpresentable, besides, they are likely to quickly disappear. Observing all the rules, you can significantly transform the appearance of the ceremonial group.