Oliver Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 I want to use ceramic tile outdoor. Can anyone answer, Is ceramic tile good for outdoor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 If it's a good porcelain or otherwise vitrified tile it can work well. In your climate you want to avoid any type of tile that is porous, as it can absorb water and freeze, resulting in cracking. Pres and Rae Reich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) It might be, compared to other products. Bricks are great outdoors, but bricks with a bit too much porosity, especially glazed bricks can be damaged by freeze thaw. Each product has the very same issue. So bricks made of clay, even ceramic faced bricks can last 50-100 years or or more with a proper installation and reasonable maintenance. So ceramic can be durable and comes in a variety of porosity levels as well as grout can be epoxy based and water proof. Is ceramic good for outdoors, it depends on picking an appropriate product, applying correctly to a suitable substrate, account for the environment exposed to, and routine maintenance of course. Lots of pools use tiles - pretty good long lasting solution depending on application, product, substrate, drainage, etc… Edited January 26, 2023 by Bill Kielb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Talk to contractors in your area about what kinds of tiles they install outdoors. They may have recommendations for materials and installation. Pres and oldlady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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