How to Lay Decking Tiles
Decking tiles can make a patio or deck look unique. The tiles you choose for the deck should be able to withstand humidity and extreme temperature changes. They should also be weatherproof. All of these things will ensure that the deck tiles last.
How to Lay Decking Tiles
Materials Needed
- Bucket
- Warm water
- Mild liquid dish detergent
- Push broom
- Garden hose
- Isolation membrane
- Trowel
- Decking tiles
- Wet saw
- Thinset mortar
- Trowel
- Grout
- Grout float
- Cloth
- Fill a bucket with 2 gallons of warm water and ¼ cup of mild liquid dish detergent. Pour the cleaning solution over the area and use a push broom to clean the surface. Rinse the area with water from a garden hose and allow the area to completely dry.
- Apply isolation membrane over the entire deck with the trowel. Smooth membrane as much as possible and allow it to dry for 24 hours.
- Decide how you want to lay the tiles by placing them down for a dry run. This will help you decide where you need to cut the tiles with a wet saw. You will also be able to create a design. Pick up the tiles and cut the ones that need to be cut with the wet saw.
- Prepare the thinset mortar according to the directions on the package. Use a trowel to spread enough mortar to work on a small section at one time.
- Place the tiles in the mortar and press down. Continue until the entire area is complete. Cut the any tiles that need to be cut using the wet saw. Allow the thinset mortar to dry for 48 hours.
- Prepare the grout. Apply the grout between the tiles using a grout float. Pack the grout into the spaces and remove any excess grout. Wipe the tiles with a damp cloth and allow the tiles to dry for 48 hours