Terracotta tiles..... - How to lay terracotta tiles.

[majorvonhapen]

Hi Tony,

You may remember me, from a week ago I posted a question regarding Indian sandstone going down over a concrete footpath and then onto a subase type A, while using a full mortar bed.

Thank you for your helpful reply.

However, my wife, using the 'small print' clause on our marraige certificate, has used her perogative, and 'changed her mind!!!!'

My wife now wants us to use 6inch by 6inch, half inch thick terracotta tiles, (which do look beautiful I admit, begrudgingly)
to compliment our 'italian look'

So I have my excavation work done, subase material in a stockpile, and I am now small bit confused. I researched your invaluable archive and you recommend full mortar bed laid on concrete.

So can you suggest what do?
Could you recommend mortar mixes etc for use with terracotta tiles and also what can I do with my subase material etc.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this long winded effort at a question!


Kind regards,

Patrick

[Tony McC]

Those terracotta tiles need to be laid on a full bed, just as would Indian sandstone, but becaus ethey're relatively small units, I'd probably use a moist mix rather than semi-dry, just to ensure they bed down absolutely fiirm and secure. Wet mixes are messy, but if you'd be more comfortable with a wet mix, then take your time and clean up and stains immediately.

The sub-base can still go in as described for the original project.

[majorvonhapen]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for your reply.
I sent this post to your email, as I was desperate for some advice, and thaught you missed my post. so ignore that mail now.

Thanks again, I'll send on a photo of the job on completion!


Kind regards,

Patrick