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GlennM
Hi
I have been asked to tile a balcony on the side of an apartment.
As it is outdoors, what is the correct procedure for background preparation and what type of adhesive/grout should I use?
Job description....
Balcony approx 4 sq yds.
Balcony structure is a metal balcony (metal beams) and the flooring seems to be some type of hardened plastic material. When I tap on it, it sounds hollow except for when I tap on the beams obviously.
From looking at the floor, it looks like it was poured/painted on and then it solidified into a really hard plastic. I've never come across anything like this before so I am wondering if it is tileable? If so, how do I prep it?
The floor is slightly uneven and even has a little dip in it which is catching the rain. (forming a small puddle).
One other thing I noticed, when I jump up an down on the balcony there is a very slight vibration in the whole balcony.
The customer is looking to lay a 1 ft squared natural stone/slate tile.
Photos attached to give a better idea. I hope they are helpful.
Any advice offered would be greatly appreciated. If you need more info, let me know.
Thanks
Glenn
I have been asked to tile a balcony on the side of an apartment.
As it is outdoors, what is the correct procedure for background preparation and what type of adhesive/grout should I use?
Job description....
Balcony approx 4 sq yds.
Balcony structure is a metal balcony (metal beams) and the flooring seems to be some type of hardened plastic material. When I tap on it, it sounds hollow except for when I tap on the beams obviously.
From looking at the floor, it looks like it was poured/painted on and then it solidified into a really hard plastic. I've never come across anything like this before so I am wondering if it is tileable? If so, how do I prep it?
The floor is slightly uneven and even has a little dip in it which is catching the rain. (forming a small puddle).
One other thing I noticed, when I jump up an down on the balcony there is a very slight vibration in the whole balcony.
The customer is looking to lay a 1 ft squared natural stone/slate tile.
Photos attached to give a better idea. I hope they are helpful.
Any advice offered would be greatly appreciated. If you need more info, let me know.
Thanks
Glenn