Been considering installing outdoor tile flooring for your patio or just to jazz up the back yard? Consider this: paying for someone to come and install something for you is expensive, no matter what it is! Installation for small things such as cable can cost you extra hard earned bucks, let alone a whole outdoor tile flooring project! Below you will learn how to do just that: install your outdoor floor tiles! This will save you a little cash and ensure you get the job done just as you wanted!
Pick Your Spot!
First things first, where do you want your outdoor tile flooring to be? Whether it be a small area to sit and watch the stars, or a large patio with a nice tile walkway you need to pick the whereabouts! Take the areas slope and terrain into consideration. The more unlevel or filled with shrubs, the harder the project will be to complete.
Measure the Area
You need to get a grip on how large the area is so you can purchase your outdoor floor tiles. To make the measurements easier, tape off or mark the spot you intend to tile. This will take the guess work out of the job. Next, take out a notepad and pen and roughly sketch the spot (it doesn’t have to look perfect!). Using this sketch, take one measurement at a time, writing it out on the notepad appropriately.
Write Out Your List
You will need more than just outdoor floor tiles when it comes to your project. You will need grout to connect your tiles, a moisture barrier (such as cheese cloth) to prevent molding, and any leveling tools such as a rake or hoe if you do not already own such. Don’t worry about a specific, that’s what sales assistance are for!
Hit the Store
Take your measurements and list and head out! These will make it easier to calculate how many outdoor floor tiles you’ll need to purchase. Having a color choice or pattern in mind is necessary when heading out to your local home improvement store. But, by browsing around the shelves you will be able to narrow down to just what you need. Grab a sales assistant and get to shopping. They will be able to help you when deciding how many outdoor floor tiles to purchase for your project. Expect to buy extra; sometimes there are flaws in the coloration or patterns of your outdoor floor tile. You will also need extra just in case you have a mess up. Be sure to shop around for the best pricing! Don’t limit yourself to one store!
Ready the Area!
For your outdoor tile flooring project, no bumps are allowed! Use your lawn tools to level out the area and make sure all shrubbery is gone. This may take some elbow grease, depending on where you have chosen. Lay your moisture barrier down (this will prevent the growth of mold and plants).
Lay the outdoor floor tiles and Finish up!
Now that the area is ready to go, lay your outdoor floor tiles over the moisture barrier. Make sure to cover the complete area desired. Next you will want to cover the entirety of the tiles with grout. This will seal the tiles together. Be sure to sponge off excess, you want to avoid a hazy film from left over grout. You can let the area dry and hose it off with your garden hose if you choose (to ensure cleanliness).
Sit back and enjoy your handy work on your patio with new outdoor floor tiles! This easy how to guide shows you just how handy you can truly be, at a fraction of the cost (had you paid for someone to install the outdoor floor tiles for you).
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