How to lay a patio with porcelain tiles

The perfect patio makes your garden the best place to eat out, drink, and play (sunshine permitting). Here’s how to lay a patio with porcelain tiles, from removing wobbly old slabs to measuring up and laying new tiles, with a few tips to help you get it spot on.

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[Igor-zo]

Hi, I’ve noticed that the concrete was removed in this video. I’ve got a concrete slab which is structurally sound and want to lay on top of it with porcelain tiles. Do you still recommend installing subbase type 1 on top of the existing concrete?

[WezzWahh]

What were the tiles used in this video called? Do b&q supply them?

[cycledove]

A very useful video. The only question mark I have after watching is what to use for the slurry primer on the underside of the tiles? Should the same semi dry sand/cement mix be used, as shown in the video, or should a specialist slurry primer be used? If so, can you advise on the product please? Thanks

[sukhsran]

Hi - What was the ratio of sand/cement of the mortar? Was that the same as the slurry?