The minimum movement joint width is the same as the grout joint and not less than.
Exterior tile wall detail.
8mix and apply.
For exterior applications the requirements are the same for walls and floors.
Larger joints provide better protection to large format tile with any side longer than 15.
It includes substrate preparation such as addressing concerns like laitance substrate variation excessive porosity and waterproofing as well as product selection and installation tips to make sure exterior installations withstand the elements.
With ceramic tile the most common recommendation is porcelain tile due to its low absorption wide variety of colors and finishes.
Generally ceramic porcelain or stone tile can be installed in exterior locations over suitable substrates such as masonry concrete mortar beds and in some cases certain types of backer board units.
5mix and apply the tile mortar.
2prepare the exterior substrate to receive tile.
3apply a waterproofing membrane.
Clean the wall with a stiff brush and water and clean any.
4plan the exterior floor layout and make tile cuts.
Select a ceramic tile that is suitable for an exterior installation.
Measure the length and width of the wall space and multiply to get the square.
Install flexible movement joints every 8 12 feet and at all changes of plane.
7prepare the installation for grouting.
Step by step guide steps 1inspect the exterior substrate.
Scrape off any bumps or other imperfections from the wall.
These substrates must be structurally sound meet deflection requirements and meet on plane requirements.
This article examines tile applications outside the building.