Tips for tiling concrete steps

Question

Any tips for tiling over exterior concrete steps? We're planning to use faux Victorian square tiles.

Roger · Accepted Answer

If the steps are outside then exter quality tiles messy be used together with an exterior tile adhesive. The tiles must be for flooring and anti slip. 
If the tile width is less than the step width then the full tile is laid at step front any smaller Infill is laid at the back of the step next to the riser. A very small angle (pitch) to  the front may be advisable in order for rainwater to drain off. 
In winter this could freeze and become very dangerous. 
Trust this helps ..
Regards
Roger

Dan · Answer

Not really just make sure there is no overlap of the step with the train le as it will definitely make it weak and will eventually break off

Marcin · Answer

The most important to use external adhesive suitable for different temperature

Chris · Answer

I would make sure the surface of the steps are level and either fill any large imperfections with concrete or an exterior two part filler. Allow this to cure before tiling. When tiling use an exterior tile adhesive that you mix yourself in a bucket. Mapei make some good products in my opinion and I get this from Screwfix, Wickes or similar. Make sure the adhesive is suitable for the material your tile is made of: ceramic, porcelain, stone etc. Use a spirit level and tile spacers and plan your tiles and cuts before koi mix your adhesive, I.e. arrange the tiles in your desired combination before sticking them to your steps.

Jose · Answer

Take a picture After lay down the tiles on the steps  to do the tuning of the design without glue them and then glue the tiles with a good adhesive following the design you have on the picture.

Jason · Answer

Use fixable adhesive and grout and stainless Steel edging

Andy · Answer

porcelain tiles are perhaps the most popular tiles for outdoor steps.

Petros · Answer

It's better to take good glue and not skimp!  May everything be fine in the future!

Harry · Answer

yes take your time setting out try to avoid excess cuts

Leeanne · Answer

i would defiantly use a crack membrane from the ditra range to seal the concrete before tiling, this will allow for any movement. also use a good flexible adhesive and grout.  start from the top  down fixing  the upstands first leave to set then do the same for the steps. a laser level  is a must.

Tips for tiling concrete steps

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