With ceramic tile the most common recommendation is porcelain tile due to its low absorption wide variety of colors and finishes.
Exterior tile wall detail.
How to tile an outdoor exterior wall 1.
8mix and apply.
Larger joints provide better protection to large format tile with any side longer than 15.
Clean the wall with a stiff brush and water and clean any.
3apply a waterproofing membrane.
These substrates must be structurally sound meet deflection requirements and meet on plane requirements.
Scrape off any bumps or other imperfections from the wall.
Measure the length and width of the wall space and multiply to get the square.
5mix and apply the tile mortar.
2prepare the exterior substrate to receive tile.
Select a ceramic tile that is suitable for an exterior installation.
It includes substrate preparation such as addressing concerns like laitance substrate variation excessive porosity and waterproofing as well as product selection and installation tips to make sure exterior installations withstand the elements.
Purchase enough tile for your project.
This article examines tile applications outside the building.
Install flexible movement joints every 8 12 feet and at all changes of plane.
For exterior applications the requirements are the same for walls and floors.
The minimum movement joint width is the same as the grout joint and not less than.
With less than 5 absorption most porcelain tiles are suitable for exterior walls however always confirm with your supplier.
Step by step guide steps 1inspect the exterior substrate.