Finish Your Concrete Patio With Tile
Having concrete cover the ground of your patio can make for a very boring look. However, there are limited options for what you can do with this surface on its own. If you want to improve the look of your patio, consider installing tile over the concrete. Tile comes in a variety of textures, colours and patterns. This means that you can revamp your patio with almost any design possible.
Here are some tips on how you can get started.
Plan the Layout
If you would like to put a custom layout within the tile, such as a mosaic, you should plan out your design. You can start by sketching out how the tile layout should look. If you have been inspired by an existing design, you can take these photos to a tile professional and he or she can quote you on the costs associated with creating the design.
The design's cost to construct along with the results will depend on the size of the space to be tiled. If you want to save money on tiling your concrete patio, it might be a good idea to go with larger size tiles over smaller ones. Larger size tiles will mean that less tiles are required for creating the design on your concrete patio.
If you don't have any specific designs in mind, many tile manufacturers have already developed prearranged tile designs so that you can simply select the design you like and install it yourself or have a contractor do it for you. These designs can be found with the tiles already attached together so you don’t even have to worry about sorting out the tiles to recreate the design.
Figure Out Which Materials to Use
If you are going for a specific look, a tile professional can help you to select tiles with your preferred texture and durability. Most tiles are designed to last a significant period of time, however depending on the materials some may require cleaning and maintenance more frequently than others. If your patio is a high traffic area of your home, you may want to choose a tile material that is best suited for this purpose.
