Outdoor Tiler Vaucluse: Trusted Local Experts
If you need outdoor tiling in Vaucluse, we can help. Leerberg Tiling Pty Ltd has been doing balconies, patios, pool surrounds for 50 plus years. Weather changes, furniture gets dragged around, water sits in the wrong spots - outdoor tiles need to handle it all.
Why Outdoor Tiling Is Different
The main issue with outdoor areas is water. Gets under tiles, freezes in winter, hot in summer - tiles pop off. Seen it hundreds of times. Also got to think about people slipping when it's wet.
What we use depends on the area. Pool surrounds need chlorine-resistant grout. Balconies need proper waterproofing or you'll have angry neighbors below. Driveways need 20mm porcelain that can handle cars.
We've done outdoor tiling for homes, cafes with alfresco dining, office building entrances. Each one's different. Cafe needs tiles that handle tables and chairs being dragged daily. Home patio might want something that looks nice with the garden.
Common Outdoor Areas We Tile
Balconies are probably half our outdoor work. Biggest problem is when previous tiler didn't waterproof properly. Water gets through, damages the apartment below, insurance claim, whole mess. We do membrane waterproofing with proper drainage.
Pool areas need non-slip tiles obviously. But also tiles that won't get burning hot in summer. Natural stone looks great but some types absorb heat. Porcelain stays cooler.
Patios and entertainment areas - everyone wants that indoor-outdoor flow now. Timber-look porcelain popular because it matches inside floors but handles weather. Real timber outdoors is maintenance nightmare.
Also do driveways, paths, stairs, garage floors. Different requirements for each.
Materials That Work Outdoors
Not going to bore you with every tile type. Main ones that work:
Porcelain - Most popular for good reason. Tough, lots of styles, doesn't need sealing. Good timber and stone lookalikes available.
Natural stone - Sandstone, bluestone, granite. Beautiful but needs maintenance. Some stain easily, need sealing yearly. More expensive too.
Ceramic - Limited outdoor options. Has to be specifically rated for external use. Cheaper but less choice.
Tiles range from $30 to $120 per square meter. Installation adds $80-150 depending on the job. Balconies cost more because of waterproofing requirements.
Our Process
First thing is checking what's there already. Concrete slab? Old tiles? Wood deck? Each needs different approach.
For balconies and anywhere water's an issue, waterproofing comes first. Then we screed to get the right fall - water has to run off, not sit in puddles.
Use flexible adhesive that handles temperature changes. Normal adhesive cracks when tiles expand and contract. Grout joints need to be right size too - too narrow and tiles crack, too wide looks terrible.
Natural stone gets sealed after installation. Stops staining and makes cleaning easier.
Why Use Leerberg Tiling Pty Ltd
Outdoor tiling isn't weekend DIY stuff. Stuffed up waterproofing can cause thousands in damage. Wrong tiles or adhesive means redoing everything in a year.
We know what works in Vaucluse weather. Which products last, which suppliers are reliable, how to prep surfaces properly. 50 plus years doing this, we've learned from other people's mistakes.
Service Areas
Based in Vaucluse, we service: Watsons Bay, Bondi, Bronte, Waverley, Double Bay, and Bondi Junction, Paddington, Coogee, Darlinghurst, Clovelly, Mosman, Kirribilli, Randwick.
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Getting Started
Want to discuss outdoor tiling for your Vaucluse property? Send us a message via our contact form or Call us for a free quote. We'll look at what you've got, explain the options, give you a fixed price.
Sometimes people just want advice - what's possible, rough costs, timing. That's fine too. Rather you get good information than make expensive mistakes.
Leerberg Tiling Pty Ltd
Outdoor tiling specialists serving Vaucluse since 1972
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