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.beckmann198612 Apr 2021 10:23I also looked into the Beton Plus series. It might be worth considering.
Is it possible to install porcelain stoneware tiles on a gravel bed? We don’t want to glue them yet, and we don’t like those pedestals because of the hollow sound they create.
Is it possible to install porcelain stoneware tiles on a gravel bed? We don’t want to glue them yet, and we don’t like those pedestals because of the hollow sound they create.
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Stefan2.8412 Apr 2021 10:29At first, it’s also a matter of cost. €20/m² (approximately $22/m²) versus €70/m² (approximately $77/m²). Since the terrace will be installed before any hedge or lawn seeds are planted, the idea was to start with something cheaper. Once everything is finished, we could then switch to something of higher quality. My landscaping contractor also mentioned that porcelain stoneware tiles are not ideal to be laid directly on a gravel bed and that a different installation method is preferable. However, apparently it can also work this way.
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pagoni202012 Apr 2021 13:14rick2018 schrieb:
Even light-colored tiles get hot when exposed directly to the sun. The surface texture makes a subjective difference. I guess I was influenced by my own perception 😀. I really thought it was different, but I understand what you’re saying.
C.beckmann1986 schrieb:
Is it possible to install porcelain stoneware tiles in a gravel bed? We don’t want to glue them yet, and we don’t like those pedestals because of the hollow sound they make. “Hollow sound”?? Ufff, we had those pedestal-supported tiles on our rooftop terrace for 30 years, and I think they’re great. The water drains perfectly, you can replace tiles easily, and when steam cleaning, you don’t wash sand out of the joints, etc.
Honestly, the noise issue sounds unfamiliar to me. Whether walking barefoot, in flip-flops, or regular shoes, I can’t imagine any bothersome noise at all.
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