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Three Best Outdoor Uses for Tile
By Youri Naimark
When looking to use tile to update your home’s aesthetic, don’t leave the outdoor spaces out! Tile is a very durable surface and works well for outdoor structures that will be exposed to varied weather situations. Unlike wood and other absorbent materials, tile is unfazed by water and snow’s potential for damage. Depending on your choice of tile, it can work well for high-traffic areas and floors supporting heavy furniture. Before you buy, consider the density of the tile—tile used outdoors should absorb less than three percent of water, and should be considered either vitreous or impervious. Consider these great uses for this dependable (and affordable) material! 1. Patio Floor
While most of your neighbors probably have wood decks or brick patios, consider using tile for yours—it is definitely the most interesting and beautiful option. The hardest part is ensuring that your tile has a concrete base on which to rest. If you are unfamiliar with pouring concrete, we suggest that you hire someone to make sure that the surface is strong and even. The tile you choose will then be laid in mortar on the concrete, grouted together and ultimately sealed against the weather and wear. For this use, limestone, ceramic, terra cotta, slate and marble are the best tile choices for their beauty and durability. 2. Victorian Tile Entrances
A popular decoration for any home’s entrance, a Victorian tile layout lends real character and color to a formerly drab space. These intricate designs need to be laid by a professional—but when you see the final product, the expense will be well worth it. Typically a mosaic featuring geometric and symmetrical designs, the interest your home can accrue with this addition is incomparable. The designs can range from black and white porcelain tiles laid in a checkered pattern to multicolored rosettes and star shapes. 3. Marble Tile Path
Nothing completes the beauty of your garden like a marble path winding through it. The most simplistic of the tile projects, rough marble or granite tiles of about the same size can be laid in an uneven pattern to create a great walkway for a garden stroll. Be sure to choose rough stone or marble that has been sandblasted to ensure that the surface is not slippery when wet. The stone will settle into the ground the longer it stays there, so there is no adherent necessary. This is a much easier—and more natural—look for a path than brick. These are just three of the many ways tile can be used to replace and update existing outdoor surfaces. There are hundreds of types of tile strong enough for outdoor use, so check with your local tile store or tile installation company to see what tile is best for your idea. As long as you consider both climate and density before you choose your tile, your new walkway or patio should last as long as your home does. To learn more about tile's role in home improvement please visit our site at www.DenversTileInstallation.com and click through to the blog.
Born and raised in Ukraine, Youri Naimark was an construction engineer for 20 years (specializing in coal mine construction). In that time Youri oversaw major projects and won several State-level awards. After moving to US in 2002, Youri scaled down and started a Denver tile installation company. Since then Youri's company has become a boutique home improvement firm. Youri has been publishing articles related to home improvement for over 3 years and recently he started a blog dedicated to proper home improvement practices and some Do-It-Yourself tips, which can be found at denverstileinstallation.com/blog.
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Thanks Youri! Definitely an interesting idea as an option.
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