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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

We only recommend tiles that are at least 18mm thick, double the thickness of a standard internal porcelain tile, as this is more suitable for external use. Installing onto a Solid Base Using Adhesive. Unlike natural stone or concrete paving, porcelain tiles need to be fixed using adhesive onto a solid base and not onto sand.

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Waterproof a Tiled Shower the Right Way

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The standard shower is one of the wettest places on earth with the equivalent of 2,500 inches of rainfall a year. The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. Then carefully plan drain placement to ensure proper water removal.