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Rubber flooring on the terrace

Another common floor covering is made from products containing rubber, both natural and synthetic. This coating has a number of advantages and benefits.

Products made of rubber are not affected by the environment, they are not traumatic, like tiles made of concrete or stone, walking on such a surface is pleasant, comfortable and it does not slip. The price category of such products is not transcendental, and self-styling with your own hands is quite within the power of even a non-professional.

A wide range of colors of rubber tiles provides interesting opportunities for bright design solutions, which is quite difficult when using natural materials.

Just as in the case of WPC products, it is necessary to be very careful when choosing a rubber tile manufacturer. Often, rubber (rubber) tiles for the terrace floor are made from products of the automotive industry, in other words, from car tires. After processing tires, granulate is obtained, which later serves as the main component for new rubber products.

High-quality rubber tiles enliven the environment, are safe and serve for many years.

The quality of the products obtained directly depends on the quality of the components used in their production: dyes, converters, special additives and, of course, on the quality of the base - the granulate. Trust only large manufacturers with positive reviews and a long history of production activities.

Variety of outdoor tiles

Before you make a choice and buy the right amount of materials for laying the floor, you need to understand that there are more requirements for their quality than for indoor flooring. This is due to outdoor conditions. Therefore, a suitable tile must have the following technical characteristics:

Low abrasion. The minimum permissible abrasion class for the terrace is IV. The material with a lower index will quickly lose its appearance, and after 2-3 years it will have to be changed.
Frost resistance. This property means low water absorption. For the street, it should not be more than 3%. Such a surface will be resistant to moisture, which means it will not crack.
High strength. Outdoor use, periodic rainfall over time destroys the integrity of the terrace floor. Correctly selected coating thickness ensures its long service life.

Photo: the dependence of the thickness of the tiles on the load

Let's take a closer look at the types of high-quality frost-resistant tiles for the terrace.

Clinker

Another name is paving stones. It is used for finishing terraces, garden paths, gazebos. It looks like a burnt brick. Available with a smooth, grooved, glazed surface. The color scheme is varied - from shades of white to dark brown.

The clinker comes with straight or beveled edges, square or rectangular. Frost resistant. Lasting. Does not rub off. Resistant to ultraviolet light, sudden temperature changes.

This material is laid on the ground or on top of a concrete screed. The elements are held together with outdoor glue. In order to avoid voids between the tiles, it is recommended to apply it with a notched trowel, and a few days after laying, wipe the seams and remove dirt.

A terrace with such a floor will be in harmony with the facade of a clinker brick house.

Rubber

This rubber coating is the result of processing natural, most often synthetic rubber. Convenient to operate. Does not slip. Resistant to any environmental influences. The price is affordable. Even a novice builder can beautifully lay rubber tiles.

When choosing a product, you should pay attention to the elasticity and strength of the granulate - the basis of the coating. In cheap tile options, the surface is heterogeneous, in some areas there may be no dye

Therefore, in order to save money, you should not take risks and take the products of a little-known company.

Porcelain stoneware

Another name is gres. Consists of ceramics and granite. Has a homogeneous structure. Resistant to moisture, frost. Does not rub off. Placed on top of a concrete slab, held together with outdoor glue. High-quality porcelain stoneware coating imitates wood, marble, stone and even leather well.

Available in sizes 15 * 15 cm - 1.3 * 1.8 m, with a thickness of 6-30 cm.

For a terrace floor, use exclusively rough, unpolished gres 30 * 60 cm in size.

Large dimensions will be inconvenient to install, and a smooth surface will be traumatic for residents.

Ceramic

For outdoor use, tiles with a structured or corrugated finish are suitable. Needs no maintenance. Frost resistant. Does not crumble. Long lasting. A significant drawback - it heats up quickly during extreme heat.

To make the ceramic floor look neat, the craftsmen recommend immediately ordering decorative elements in the form of steps, planks, borders in the same style as the tiled surface.

When laying material on an open terrace, it is important to constantly control the angle of inclination of the site from the wall of the building. This is necessary to drain rainwater and prevent slope in certain areas of the floor.

Terracotta

A kind of ceramic. The base is clay, on the surface of which glaze or paint is applied. Has good strength.

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It comes in square and rectangular shapes. Tile sizes from 10 * 10 to 60 * 60 cm, with a thickness of 8 to 10 mm.

Laying tiles on the terrace

The adhesive composition must first be applied to the prepared substrate before laying the tiles. The glue is applied using a notched and simple spatula. To begin with, it is necessary to smear the surface with the most even and thin layer of glue mass with a simple spatula so that the mixture is filled with all cracks and capillaries. This approach will allow the surface to be completely leveled. Next, apply another layer of adhesive using a notched trowel.

When applying two layers of glue, an extremely high level of adhesion of the tile to the surface is ensured. After the adhesive is applied to the surface with a notched trowel, you need to take a regular trowel again and glue the back side with glue

It is important to note that the tiles must be checked before laying so that they do not have pronounced bumps and irregularities.

Laying is carried out sequentially (in accordance with the drawing, if its presence is assumed). Leveling frost-resistant tiles immediately after laying is carried out using the building water level. It must be understood that it is unlikely that it will be possible to lay it correctly the first time - after installation, each product must be checked for evenness of the masonry (in some cases, you will need to add a little glue, and in others, on the contrary, tap the tiles with a mallet).

The work of installing tiles, especially if the terrace has a significant area, is rather monotonous, so it is better not to do it alone.

In the process of laying, it must be remembered that the seams between the products must be even and the same, for which it is best to use plastic crosses.

It is necessary to remove the crosses immediately after the adhesive has set. As soon as the installation of terrace tiles is completed, it is necessary to leave it for a certain time to dry. During the drying process of the adhesive, it is forbidden to walk on the floor, since this will lead to deformation of individual elements.

Terrace planning - location, form, purpose

The location, size and shape of the terrace are critical to its functionality. If you decide to build a terrace, consider an important point.Already at the design stage of the house, it is necessary to plan a certain space for it.

The shape of the building structure has a significant impact on the footage or the location of the terrace. Ideally, when the terrace is next to the kitchen, dining room and living room. In the living room, as a rule, a terrace is planned in a recreation area, for example, overlooking a garden or a flower lawn.

The device of the terrace floor made of natural or composite boards is perfectly combined with natural colors.

Thus, most terraces are located on the back of the house, or on the sides of the house, in the south or southwest.

In summer, and it happens that at other times of the year, the terrace often serves as a dining room or living room, so its dimensions should be similar to the dimensions of these rooms. If you cannot move freely around the terrace, or sit comfortably in the company of friends, then the terrace itself does not make sense.

Its area should be at least 10-12 m2 - the minimum sufficient space required to install garden furniture for six people. Even if the house itself is planned to be small, it is better to design the terrace as large as possible. The most practical are terraces of simple shapes. Individually planned terraces look very impressive, but their finishing is more expensive.

The terrace can be closed or open. If you are a principled lover of the open sky over your head, then there are no questions - make the floor on an open terrace. Well, if you are in doubt, then here are some solid FOR the closed terrace, FOR the roof over your head.

Why a closed terrace outperforms an open one:

You can use the terrace any time you want, not just when the sun is shining overhead. Remember how often it rains or snows throughout the year;
You do not need to clean the same snow or sweep water from the terrace floor;
Terrace flooring and terrace furniture are not exposed to rainfall and direct sunlight, which in any case prolongs their service life.

What types of tiles are suitable for terraces?

Now in stores there are a variety of types of tiles, suitable for use in terraces and verandas. Among the most common varieties are:

Terracotta.

This material is a clay tile that has been painted and glazed. Terracotta tile models are resistant to low temperatures and have high strength characteristics.

Terracotta tile option.

If laying is planned on the terrace, then preference should be given to models with a rough surface and matte finish.

Porcelain stoneware.

Strong, solid, durable material with increased frost resistance, resistance to various chemicals. Practically not subject to abrasion during operation.

Clinker tiles.

It is also very frost-resistant, which is achieved due to the minimum level of water absorption (less than 1%). This material is resistant to temperature extremes, has increased strength and hardness, has a characteristic reddish or brownish tint, although you can find models in different colors on the market.

A natural stone.

Natural stone tiles will look great against the background of the appropriate landscape design. Natural stone is resistant to various types of influences.

Stone tiles.

If laying on the terrace is planned, then the recommended options are granite, basalt, syenite tiles. Sedimentary rocks are hardly suitable for finishing the floor of terraces, since they are less durable and require special care.

Marble tiles.

Also not recommended for use on terraces, as it is exposed to weather influences. Along with this, it will look great on closed verandas and terraces.

Coping frost-resistant tiles.

It is produced on the basis of fine-grained concrete and granite chips, therefore it has an unusual and attractive appearance. Its surface is rough, but pleasant to the touch. Despite the many advantages, it has an affordable price;

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Concrete tiles.

Ideal for terraces. Durable and resistant to various influences material. It has an affordable cost, is unpretentious in care and easy to install.

Concrete tile option.

The choice of one or another type will depend on the requirements for the flooring on the terrace, as well as the financial capabilities of the homeowners.

It is worth noting that prices for different types of tiles on the modern market vary in a very wide range, so it is quite difficult to talk about the best models in terms of price / quality ratio.

Advantages

This clinker has many advantages, including the following:

Exceptional toughness combined with extremely slow abrasion.
Small pores (or their complete absence) allow achieving strong moisture resistance.
Variety of shapes, colors, sizes, textures.
Possibility of creating a special rounding at the end of the step, the so-called spout. An example is a ceramic step with a rounding, grestejo brand clinker.
Resistance to numerous types of external influences, for example, temperature changes, ultraviolet light, chemicals.
Environmental friendliness. No harmful substances are released either under the influence of heat or under the influence of other factors.
Frost resistance. Even after fifty cycles of extreme freezing and defrosting, this material does not give any cracks or other damage to the surface.

The combination of these characteristics makes this material so optimal for both external and external finishing work on steps.

Ceramic tiles on the terrace

Ceramic tiles - one of the options for covering the floor on the terrace of the house, like other options, has its own advantages and disadvantages. Optimal and reliable, in terms of operation, will be the laying of tiles on a concrete site, prepared according to all requirements.

Laying tiles is possible on terraces that are separated from the ground, but in this case, a concrete slab is required in the form of a base, otherwise there is no guarantee of the reliability of the coating.

Terraces can be installed with ceramic tiles. This can be the same tile that was used in the house, if it is abrasion, temperature resistant and non-slip, or tiles from the same collection.

Outdoor tiles must be frost, abrasion and slip resistant. Porcelain stoneware has proven itself well.

It is advisable to decide on the choice of a specific tile before starting work, because the tiles have different thicknesses

This must be taken into account when planning the base if the floor on the terrace and inside the building is on the same level.

When laying tiles on an open terrace, be sure to control the level of inclination of the plane from the wall of the house, ensuring the drain of rainwater.

If you decide to opt for tiles, then this is a good, reliable choice. A variety of sizes, colors and textures allows you to find the option that suits you to the fullest.

High-quality ceramic tiles for the terrace floor will not crumble, crack or peel off, despite all the tests. But the guarantee of the durability of such a coating will be professional installation using expensive and time-tested tile materials.

Tiles for balconies and terraces

Scope of tiles

All tiles can be divided into several groups according to the place of use and design features: for the bathroom, for the floor, for the kitchen (kitchen apron), for the street, for the fireplace, for the facades.

Bathroom tiles. The bathroom is the wettest room in the house, therefore it is traditionally finished with glazed ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware. Walls and floors tiled with ceramics do not require special maintenance and are easy to clean.

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Backsplash tile - this is a direction of ceramics, separate in purpose and design. Most often, such tiles have small dimensions (10 * 10, 10 * 20 cm), you can also find the tile "hog" - this is the name of the tile with a facet.

Outdoor tiles. Usually on the street they use porcelain stoneware tiles, as well as some types of ceramic tiles of a single burnt (motocottura). Outdoor tiles should have a high densityso as not to burst during the freezing-defrosting process. Also for outdoor use it is recommended to use tiles with a structured surface, it is difficult to slip on it.

Fireplace tile. Contrary to popular belief, tiles for a stove or fireplace do not have increased heat resistance (during the firing process, the tiles are baked at a temperature of 1050-1300 degrees), so you can use any ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware... A tile for a fireplace is a design trend, such a tile, according to tradition, should be small in size, a thick layer of glaze and painted drawings (tiles).

Facade tiles. For cladding facades it is necessary to use porcelain stoneware or clinkerrather than ceramic tiles, these tiles are more durable and waterproof. Facade porcelain stoneware is also available in increased sizes, for example, 300 * 150 cm, which will minimize the number of seams on the walls.

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  Types of tile surfaces
  
  Matt (Natural, Matt).
  
  The surface is natural raw view, which is obtained after leaving the oven, without further mechanical processing. It's hard to fall on a tile like this, even when there is water on the surface.
  
  Polished (Levigato).
  
  As the name suggests, the surface is polished (sanded) to provide a mirror finish as well as color depth. The polished surface has several disadvantages, for example, it becomes very slippery when wet.
  
  Lappato (Semi-polished, Lappato).
  
  Unlike polished porcelain stoneware, in the production of lapped porcelain, only a part of the product is polished (ground), which makes it not as slippery when wet as polished.
  
  Anti-slip and structured (Grip).
  
  Ceramic tiles are used indoors (swimming pools, showers, kitchens, laundries, etc.) and outdoors (building entrances, sidewalks, etc.), where they often become damp. Under such operating conditions, the anti-slip properties of the tiles become important. Textured or embossed tiles has an effective anti-slip, it can be used in these premises. Anti-slip efficiency is reported by coefficient R, that is, the angle at which sliding occurs (according to the German standard DIN 51130).
  
  Satin (Sat, treated with wax).
  
  The effect of such a surface is obtained by applying transparent mineral crystals with different melting points to the tiles before the firing phase. The surface is slightly shiny, "soft", and is not as slippery as polished.
  
  Patinated (Patinato).
  
  Patinating is the artificial aging of the surface of something, and is an additional decorative treatment matt or lapped tile surfaces.