ᐅ Looking for a low-maintenance patio for a new build suitable for children
Created on: 11 Apr 2021 19:59
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C.beckmann1986
Hello everyone,
we are hopefully moving into our new semi-detached house soon, so we can start planning the terrace. It is planned to be 6.00 x 3.20 m (20 x 10.5 ft) facing southwest.
The developer suggested KANN Fiori 40 x 40 cm (16 x 16 inches) tiles. Unfortunately, that’s not really our style, so we need to find something else.
To be honest, we feel a bit overwhelmed by the seemingly endless options and are hoping for some practical advice.
In general, we don’t mind concrete tiles. However, they should be low-maintenance or at least not very demanding and not too sensitive. I’ve often read that tiles with “factory-applied protection” are easy to clean but can scratch easily. I just imagine kids playing with sand and so on...
We also prefer larger formats. We thought about 80 x 40 cm (32 x 16 inches) tiles laid in a staggered pattern. But since the terrace isn’t really huge, I’m not sure how well such large (or even larger) tiles would look. The same applies to color. Anthracite sometimes looks really great but will probably get quite warm in a southwest-facing garden. Would a gray shade be noticeably “cooler”? I guess that depends more on the material.
Since some of you have probably faced similar situations before, I’m very curious about your recommendations.
What would you suggest regarding material, size, color, and maybe even companies?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Christian
we are hopefully moving into our new semi-detached house soon, so we can start planning the terrace. It is planned to be 6.00 x 3.20 m (20 x 10.5 ft) facing southwest.
The developer suggested KANN Fiori 40 x 40 cm (16 x 16 inches) tiles. Unfortunately, that’s not really our style, so we need to find something else.
To be honest, we feel a bit overwhelmed by the seemingly endless options and are hoping for some practical advice.
In general, we don’t mind concrete tiles. However, they should be low-maintenance or at least not very demanding and not too sensitive. I’ve often read that tiles with “factory-applied protection” are easy to clean but can scratch easily. I just imagine kids playing with sand and so on...
We also prefer larger formats. We thought about 80 x 40 cm (32 x 16 inches) tiles laid in a staggered pattern. But since the terrace isn’t really huge, I’m not sure how well such large (or even larger) tiles would look. The same applies to color. Anthracite sometimes looks really great but will probably get quite warm in a southwest-facing garden. Would a gray shade be noticeably “cooler”? I guess that depends more on the material.
Since some of you have probably faced similar situations before, I’m very curious about your recommendations.
What would you suggest regarding material, size, color, and maybe even companies?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Christian
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C.beckmann198620 Apr 2021 21:12They don’t look bad either. I also came across the Yamino Beton Plus. It has a wood appearance with a ceramic coating. I find it very appealing. It is certainly easier to maintain than plain concrete blocks.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
I guess I was just being subjective 😀. I really thought that was the case, but I understand what you’re saying.No, you’re not 😉
We have porcelain stoneware here in anthracite or very dark gray, and less than 20 meters (65 feet) away, my father-in-law has tiles that are identical except for the color. His are light beige, and while I can still comfortably walk barefoot on his, it’s no longer possible here because it gets too hot.
I had previously listened to those “that only makes a 2-degree difference” comments, and I could kick myself. I have a direct one-to-one comparison: same orientation, same sun exposure, same tiles, just a different color—and the temperature difference is noticeably significant!
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C.beckmann198628 Apr 2021 06:44So, we have now decided on the Betonplus version from Kann. Ceramic on top, concrete underneath.
Since the installation in a gravel bed is included in the price, we only need to pay the additional cost for the slabs.
Maybe a fundamental question regarding this: We are planning a variant in a lighter wood look. How and with what could the terrace be nicely and suitably bordered?
Since our plot is only 8 meters (26 feet) deep and 10 meters (33 feet) wide from the terrace door, we have also considered the ideal size for the terrace. Currently planned is 3.20 x 6.00 meters (10.5 x 20 feet). More terrace space is certainly better, but then even more of the already limited lawn area would be lost.
What are your experiences with this?
Thanks again
Since the installation in a gravel bed is included in the price, we only need to pay the additional cost for the slabs.
Maybe a fundamental question regarding this: We are planning a variant in a lighter wood look. How and with what could the terrace be nicely and suitably bordered?
Since our plot is only 8 meters (26 feet) deep and 10 meters (33 feet) wide from the terrace door, we have also considered the ideal size for the terrace. Currently planned is 3.20 x 6.00 meters (10.5 x 20 feet). More terrace space is certainly better, but then even more of the already limited lawn area would be lost.
What are your experiences with this?
Thanks again
C.beckmann1986 schrieb:
So, we have now decided on the Betonplus version from Kann. Ceramic on top, concrete underneath.
Since installation in a gravel bed is included in the price, we only need to pay the additional cost for the slabs.
[...] Although this thread is somewhat older, hoping you still check here:
How satisfied are you with the slabs?
We are leaning towards the Betonplus Yamino in beige-melange.
Have you experienced any issues with loose slabs? How was the joint finished in your case?
How do you manage with the terrace depth of 3.20 meters (10.5 feet) in daily use?
If it’s not too much to ask—could you share a photo of the terrace?
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