After you have spread the tile adhesive on the floor by using the straight side you have to comb it with the notched side.
Tiling concrete steps.
You ll need to treat every step individually tiling each one completely as you go and working down from the top stair to the bottom.
Use the flat side of trowel to apply the thin set and the comb edge of the trowel to create grooves image 1.
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You should smooth the surface of the membrane using the flat edge of a trowel.
Set the tiles by gently sliding into place.
Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.
Spreading tile adhesive with a float.
When tiling the steps start with the risers.
Follow the simple steps below to begin adding tiles to your own concrete steps.
Then let the mortar stand for about 10 minutes to get tacky.
Place a tile over the mortar and push it down until it sits flat against the stairs.
Use a self mix thin set mortar for the tile installation.
Apply the tiles to the face of a vertical step riser lining up the upper edge of the tile flush with the edge of the horizontal stair tread and using the mastic trowel to apply mortar to the back of the tiles.
A good tiler will want to use the stick fast qualities of a mortar mix before they diminish.
This will give you a really tight connection to your slab.
Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete.
Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.
How to tile stairs.
Tiles come in many different colors styles shapes and patterns.
Use spacers to achieve consistent gaps between tiles.
Making sure to follow manufacturer s instructions allow the membrane to cure.
If needed use the tile cutter to cut any tiles to the proper size.
Don t wait longer than 15 20 minutes after you ve finished spreading.
Step 1 choose the type of tiles.
Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature.
Put grout spacers in between each tile to leave areas for the grout to be added later.
Pour just about an entire bag of the dry mixture into a large bucket.
Add just enough water to get the dry mixture wet and begin mixing.
Use spacers to achieve consistent gaps between tiles image 2.
Spread a layer of isolation membrane over the concrete using a notched trowel.
When tiling the steps start with the risers.
Step 5 place the tiles in order.
Tiles meant for indoor use will not work when tiling concrete stairs outdoors.
There are many different types of tiles that can be used on concrete steps.