these comments are brutal. look its his first time he had brand new tools he had to buy for this particular project. I think the mixing bucket was even new. give the guy a break. I remember my first time doing tile it was brutal too. you learn from mistakes. you learn how to make things easier. you take advice from pro's and you get better.
Agreed, but people look to these videos as How-To's. I did. But of course, it's smart to watch a bunch of videos on a given topic -- especially the "what I did wrong" videos. I think if he had looked at a couple of videos first he would have avoided all of the mistakes and the resulting feedback. At least the comments were not personal attacks or name calling...
9:18.. You see alot of un touched thinset. Only touching in 2 places, trowel marks still in thinset. That size tile you should backbutter the tile as well. Just my thoughts
It's NOT the only way to learn. Experience is a wonderful teacher, but it's not the only teacher or, often, the best teacher. No need to stand in front of a moving train to "learn" why you shouldn't do that. This video is an example of how to waste your money and time because DIYers think professionals don't know things about substrate preparation, expansion rations, mechanical decoupling, etc.
Thank you, Kevin! I figure if I screw up a DIY project, others can avoid the same mistakes by watching my videos. That said, although this was my first time laying porcelain tile outdoors (or anywhere), I intentionally modified the instructions for this particular installation. Achieving the desired depth and slope to clear the door, match the threshold and establish the deck height and slope, required precisely increasing the depth of the mortar towards the far end - a huge challenge for me! I intentionally did not batter the back side of the tiles with mortar because it would make it very difficult to lift the heavy tiles up to adjust the depth of the mortar. Making straight lines with the mortar trowel was the least of my concerns. The umbrella over the work area helped a great deal to keep it cool enough to make the adjustments in direct sun on a hot day (for Sequim). Bottom line, the porcelain tiles are rock solid, look amazing and my installation is holding up like new! We are very pleased with the results! Thanks again for watching my video and commenting!
@@randallwingett Thanks for sharing your project. I too am a DIYer trying my best to get things done in an unconventional way. Small world, I used to live in Sequim, and my parents now live in Carlsborg!
Nice work on a great quick how to video. Great real life tips throughout and use of speed dubbing was also very well done. It really helps someone looking for guidance seeing the process from a to s. Thanks for the upload and hopefully you keep ‘em coming👍
Still looks like new! These porcelain tiles have been subjected to a lot of heavy weight during the remodeling of our kitchen and replacement of our flooring. Thank you for asking and for visiting my channel!
LOVE all these keyboard DIYers that make their own videos instead of trolling someone else's video just to attempt to "tell them how to do it". Sad really. @randall Wingett....thanks for posting and explaining. Ignore the fake DIYer trolls.
Hey Teresa, I really appreciate your comment! It’s hard, but I try to ignore such easy chair criticism. I post my DIY videos NOT to say that I did it right, but to show others what worked or did not work for me so that other DIY’rs have a better idea as to what they are getting into. I have learned from watching pros and from doing it myself that there is rarely a single proper way to do home improvement projects. In fact, the high-end expensive pros often screw up! Just watch my videos! At least doing it yourself, you know the mistakes you made and that you gave it your best shot. Thanks again for watching!
Nice work. I'm staining some concrete using 3 different colors. I'm putting mortite caulking down in a pattern to look like big tiles. If staining the concrete doesn't work out, I'll be covering up my mistake using tiles....LOL. I'll make a video and post it on my youtube to help other DIY homeowners cover up their ugly concrete walkways & patios.
Thanks for mentioning it’s your first time. You may want to watch more DIY videos and learn more about products being used next time. Back-buttering and decoupling membrane would be a big improvement.
Mike Ruddy, Thank you for watching my video and for commenting? Did you read my description? In it I said, “Had I back buttered the tiles with mortar, this process would have been difficult if not impossible, not to mention messy!”
I respect people who give it a go but im sorry to say it is all completely wrong. Just a few points for you and others not to make the same mistakes. 1) do not pull the adhesive in a rounded motion. Only pull all adhesive in one direction. This is so that the ridges created by the trowel can collapse and cover at least 90% of the tile. Also once you have pulled your adhesive with the trowel once, do not go over the same spot twice. This is reducing the amount of adhesive in the area. 2) Back butter the tiles for better adhesion 3) Use spacers. I noticed that while you pushed the timber in between the tiles, you was pushing the tile closer to the tile on the other side. Then back again.
MacAaroni , you must be his son/daughter because you are very defensive on your other replies also . Ya it’s his house and money but we also have the right to compliment or criticize the work , otherwise block the comment section . In your dad’s case it will be criticize !!!!!!!! So take it .
you shouldn't put the concrete on like that... ;) you put it so the lines are perpendicular to the tile and then you slide it slightly so you dont have airbubbles underneath ....
A+ for effort. But some bad advice here. Put on more mortar than you think you need and let it push out the sides as you press down so you can fine tune height, and always back butter your tiles with mortar!!!
Excellent question! The slope of the original concrete landing was much too steep for the width of the new deck (the distance from the doorway to the front end of the deck). Chris, our contractor, suggested that I reduce the slope to 1/8 inch the full length using thicker mortar at the far end of the concrete porch so that it would match the deck boards. Otherwise, there would be an increasing height difference between the porcelain tiles and the deck boards, which could result in a dangerous tripping edge. This required a lot of careful application of mortar, and testing the slope with a level before pressing down the porcelain tiles. And, for those of you who criticized my not applying mortar to the underside of the tile - if I had, it would have been very difficult to lift up the tiles to make adjustments. Rest assured, there is PLENTY of mortar in contact with the tiles for a permanent, safe installation. Thank you for your comment and for visiting my channel! - Randall
If you're not going to use proper troweling methods on floors (use straight lines), and allow for the air to escape when placing pressure on top of the tile, then yes, you need to backbutter the tiles.
Way to be a 🍆 first time I laid tile the mortar gave me a rash that lasted for months. So yea ppl can wear whatever gloves they want. I wear them during any DIY after that painful experience. Must be allergic to something in it. He also said he wasn’t a pro.
You need to backbutter! You see how easily you pulled off a couple?, that proves the tiles are NOT properly adhering to thinset! Those tiles will pop off eventually!
Your adhesion between tile and mortar was not good just by the fact that you were able to lift those tiles so easily and you could still see the grooves left by the trowel. Back buttering those large tiles with the notched side of the trowel fills in the grooves and creates a permanent bond that you would have needed to pry loose to lift them. There are dozens of good tiling videos on youtube you should have researched before doing your job that would have shown you the proper way to do that job.
It important to brick lay the tiles which gives maximum strength. Also, I would of left that slight grade in tack. The grade was put in place so water can run away and run off the stoop of the house. Build up water will freeze on the stoop which will make the stoop hazardous. You had good intentions, but over all thumbs down.
Putting mortar on the back of the tile too. Spread with the flat side of trowel. Helps to get no voids and better coverage. Like buttering toast. Hope that helps.
they can stick without back buttering but not with the stiff mix he made on top of his trowel angll being too low....you can see when he lifts the 2 tiles he decides to raise up that they had 50% or less coverage. You know for sure the others he didnt lift are the same or worse. Absolute butchery.
@@billymacktexasdetective5827 I don't believe that ALL tiles above 12x12 inches need to be back buttered and its true that not all areas are commercial and high traffic and dont have to be treated as such with back buttering every tile etc. But exterior tile on concrete I would definitely back butter every one and not use spotting.
Where is your mixer?? I am lazy and use tools to help me!! Back buttering is what you should do also. Next time, check out a video on how to do this!! lol
Thank you for your comment and watching my video! A mixer would have been been useful, but the expense isn't justified because I don't expect to be mixing mortar or concrete again in my early retirement! Regarding back buttering the tiles with mortar, this is my updated Disclaimer in my Description for this video: Disclaimer: I am not a professional at laying tile of any type. I am simply sharing my first-time experience at laying porcelain tile on an existing 3' x 4' concrete porch. Although I had watched other videos on how to lay porcelain tile, and I followed the directions on the bag of mortar as best I could, it was necessary to make modifications for my particular application. And as I discovered, it was a lot more work and hassle than I ever imagined, especially matching the intended slope of the soon-to-be-built surrounding composite deck! The slope of the existing concrete porch was much steeper than the new deck was to be. Reducing the slope of the porcelain tiles required applying a gradually thicker layer of mortar towards the outside end of the concrete porch. If I did not closely match the slope of the porch with the deck, there would be a significant, unsightly and dangerous dip at the junction of the tile porch and the deck. To determine the slope as I was applying the mortar, I had to lightly set down the heavy 12" x 16" tiles, check the degree of the slope with my level, lift the tiles back up and add or remove mortar as needed, then set the tiles back down again for another check. After doing this several times, I eventually got the tiles at the correct slope. Had I back buttered the tiles with mortar, this process would have been difficult if not impossible, not to mention messy!
I couldn't disagree more! How is it a shame to share your 1st attempt? I am looking to have a go at a similar project myself and I find 1st timer's videos really useful as it shows potential/common mistakes, what not to do and problems to overcome. Constructive(!) criticism in the comments can also be really useful. Videos by professionals are great, I am taking notes from them, but it's a mistake to disregard 1st timer videos as a learning resource.
Thanks for your comment, but did you watch my entire video? Do you have a video showing the proper method for installing 12x16 porcelain tiles? Sometimes you have to adjust the recommended method. Our tile landing still looks good almost a year later.
@@randallwingett I have made such mistakes in the past. Although they stick well, there is a huge difference in how it adheres to the bottom when done correctly vs this way.
It has been 2 and a half years since I layed this porcelain tile and it is holding up perfectly! I couldn't be happier with the job that I did. Perhaps you did not read my comment explaining why I intentionally modified the recommended instructions. Sometimes this is necessary in order to get the job done. In this situation, I had to reduce the steep slope of the existing concrete porch to match that of the soon-to-be-constructed new deck, and I only had a few days to get it done. So, I applied a gradually thicker layer of mortar towards the outside end of the concrete porch. Since you cannot place a level on wet mortar, I lightly placed the tiles on the mortar first, checked the degree of the slope, then removed the tiles to add or remove mortar. Had I back buttered the tiles with mortar, this process would have been difficult if not impossible, not to mention messy! Thank you for your comment and watching my video!
@@randallwingett I'm sorry but you are wrong. Back buttering is absolutely required. It would it no way hinder what you were trying to accomplish and I don't understand how you think it would. Maybe you have the wrong impression of what back buttering actually is???
No reason to tell us you're not a professional. Everything about this video is wrong. If anyone wants their tile to fail, then follow these absurd instructions.
And what is your professional advice? The porcelain tiles look as good as the day I laid them. No one has slipped or fallen during snow, ice and rain. Thank you for watching!
these comments are brutal. look its his first time he had brand new tools he had to buy for this particular project. I think the mixing bucket was even new. give the guy a break. I remember my first time doing tile it was brutal too. you learn from mistakes. you learn how to make things easier. you take advice from pro's and you get better.
Agreed, but people look to these videos as How-To's. I did. But of course, it's smart to watch a bunch of videos on a given topic -- especially the "what I did wrong" videos. I think if he had looked at a couple of videos first he would have avoided all of the mistakes and the resulting feedback. At least the comments were not personal attacks or name calling...
Yea but did you make a “how to” video like you were an expert the first time you tiled? Lol
Drill and paddle mixer would save your hands stirring and putting a thinset of adhesive on the back of every tile aswell as on the concrete
U should always "BACK BUTTER" your tiles that would of also helped with your leveling problem
9:18.. You see alot of un touched thinset. Only touching in 2 places, trowel marks still in thinset. That size tile you should backbutter the tile as well. Just my thoughts
Good job. Nice to see people taking on projects like this without the experience. Only one way to learn. Thank you for the video 👊
It's NOT the only way to learn. Experience is a wonderful teacher, but it's not the only teacher or, often, the best teacher.
No need to stand in front of a moving train to "learn" why you shouldn't do that.
This video is an example of how to waste your money and time because DIYers think professionals don't know things about substrate preparation, expansion rations, mechanical decoupling, etc.
Those tiles look polished. Wouldn’t that be slippery in wet weather? Might cause falls.
Lol 😂
Theres a type of outdoor agent that will help with that
nah, nothing will help with slippery porcelain tiles outdoors. You need the right type of finish, not try to fix a problem you create.
Like a secret agent?
The adhesive looked a little on the dry side. That concrete would suck a lot of moisture out of it before it has a chance to set.
The spirit of DIY. Good job.
Thank you, Kevin! I figure if I screw up a DIY project, others can avoid the same mistakes by watching my videos. That said, although this was my first time laying porcelain tile outdoors (or anywhere), I intentionally modified the instructions for this particular installation. Achieving the desired depth and slope to clear the door, match the threshold and establish the deck height and slope, required precisely increasing the depth of the mortar towards the far end - a huge challenge for me! I intentionally did not batter the back side of the tiles with mortar because it would make it very difficult to lift the heavy tiles up to adjust the depth of the mortar. Making straight lines with the mortar trowel was the least of my concerns. The umbrella over the work area helped a great deal to keep it cool enough to make the adjustments in direct sun on a hot day (for Sequim). Bottom line, the porcelain tiles are rock solid, look amazing and my installation is holding up like new! We are very pleased with the results! Thanks again for watching my video and commenting!
@@randallwingett Thanks for sharing your project. I too am a DIYer trying my best to get things done in an unconventional way. Small world, I used to live in Sequim, and my parents now live in Carlsborg!
Nice work on a great quick how to video. Great real life tips throughout and use of speed dubbing was also very well done. It really helps someone looking for guidance seeing the process from a to s. Thanks for the upload and hopefully you keep ‘em coming👍
Like your huge spacer. I never would've thought of that
How has this held up over the years
Still looks like new! These porcelain tiles have been subjected to a lot of heavy weight during the remodeling of our kitchen and replacement of our flooring. Thank you for asking and for visiting my channel!
Need to back butter specially outside won’t last very long without backbutter too
A tip for you when your pushing the tiles down leave the spacer in place so you don’t close the gap
This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you sir.
LOVE all these keyboard DIYers that make their own videos instead of trolling someone else's video just to attempt to "tell them how to do it". Sad really. @randall Wingett....thanks for posting and explaining. Ignore the fake DIYer trolls.
Hey Teresa, I really appreciate your comment! It’s hard, but I try to ignore such easy chair criticism. I post my DIY videos NOT to say that I did it right, but to show others what worked or did not work for me so that other DIY’rs have a better idea as to what they are getting into. I have learned from watching pros and from doing it myself that there is rarely a single proper way to do home improvement projects. In fact, the high-end expensive pros often screw up! Just watch my videos! At least doing it yourself, you know the mistakes you made and that you gave it your best shot. Thanks again for watching!
Any tips on laying tile on a exposed aggregate porch?
Nice work. I'm staining some concrete using 3 different colors. I'm putting mortite caulking down in a pattern to look like big tiles. If staining the concrete doesn't work out, I'll be covering up my mistake using tiles....LOL. I'll make a video and post it on my youtube to help other DIY homeowners cover up their ugly concrete walkways & patios.
Did u post your video ?
Definitely should use a drill mortar mixture tool... Definitely should've buttered the back sides of the tiles, they will come loose.
Thanks for mentioning it’s your first time. You may want to watch more DIY videos and learn more about products being used next time. Back-buttering and decoupling membrane would be a big improvement.
Mike Ruddy, Thank you for watching my video and for commenting? Did you read my description? In it I said, “Had I back buttered the tiles with mortar, this process would have been difficult if not impossible, not to mention messy!”
Great first time attempt
You could nail a 2x1 lenght of timber either side to give you your slope work of that
won't this be super slippery after it rains?
Chris Oder Yes maybe he’s trying to kill his wife ! Or himself ! Or anybody who comes to visit .😩
Lol
they have non slip porceling tiles totally fine outside they are abrasive to the touche
Your mom is super slippery
I respect people who give it a go but im sorry to say it is all completely wrong. Just a few points for you and others not to make the same mistakes.
1) do not pull the adhesive in a rounded motion. Only pull all adhesive in one direction. This is so that the ridges created by the trowel can collapse and cover at least 90% of the tile. Also once you have pulled your adhesive with the trowel once, do not go over the same spot twice. This is reducing the amount of adhesive in the area.
2) Back butter the tiles for better adhesion
3) Use spacers. I noticed that while you pushed the timber in between the tiles, you was pushing the tile closer to the tile on the other side. Then back again.
Total fail
Your mortor is too dry, Plus, its a back place to put tile. How many times have you about busted your ace in the winter and in the rain?
Never. Thank you for watching!
looks good; how it holding up so far?
Hold the trowl more at an angle that way you get the 10mm notch👍
It will fail unfortunately not installed correct
my concrete floor is old and uneven i knw i have to pour some self leveling stuff but do i gota sand it first and if i do how can i do that? thank you
REnt a grinder....works like magic, but pretty dusty job
@@Mrsfauts do i grind before or after i put the self leveling concrete
@@RR-ce9tu before!!! definitely before! use a diamond bit grinder - we rented one and took about 2-3 hours to do approx 100 sq ft
Thank you
Get some Amigo's.
You only tiled that space that’s it ?
You need to backbutter large tiles like that especially outside.
he doesn't need to do anything, it's his house and his money.
MacAaroni , you must be his son/daughter because you are very defensive on your other replies also . Ya it’s his house and money but we also have the right to compliment or criticize the work , otherwise block the comment section . In your dad’s case it will be criticize !!!!!!!! So take it .
What's the name of this tile design pls?
I respect you trying to do tiles for first time but from my experience those will crack and come off.
Never supposed to add water after you let the mortar set for 10 minutes
You’ve inspired me to give it a go, thanks!
you shouldn't put the concrete on like that... ;) you put it so the lines are perpendicular to the tile and then you slide it slightly so you dont have airbubbles underneath ....
Why are air bubbles a problem and how do you know if you have them? Thanks for your comment!
1. adhesive is mixed way too dry and, 2. just spend $5 on a mortar mixer extension for a power drill to save all that hand mixing.
A great tip,use a paddle in a drill for mixing.👍
Good job but not enough water in your mortor mix
A+ for effort. But some bad advice here. Put on more mortar than you think you need and let it push out the sides as you press down so you can fine tune height, and always back butter your tiles with mortar!!!
The slope was meant to stay a slope so water could run off so why did you correct the slope?
Excellent question! The slope of the original concrete landing was much too steep for the width of the new deck (the distance from the doorway to the front end of the deck). Chris, our contractor, suggested that I reduce the slope to 1/8 inch the full length using thicker mortar at the far end of the concrete porch so that it would match the deck boards. Otherwise, there would be an increasing height difference between the porcelain tiles and the deck boards, which could result in a dangerous tripping edge. This required a lot of careful application of mortar, and testing the slope with a level before pressing down the porcelain tiles. And, for those of you who criticized my not applying mortar to the underside of the tile - if I had, it would have been very difficult to lift up the tiles to make adjustments. Rest assured, there is PLENTY of mortar in contact with the tiles for a permanent, safe installation. Thank you for your comment and for visiting my channel! - Randall
I like it you said your first time, tho I've never doing that either
Ahahha 😂😂😂, ignore all those comments. Your home, do what you what, learn as you go.
Thanks for posting!!
If you're not going to use proper troweling methods on floors (use straight lines), and allow for the air to escape when placing pressure on top of the tile, then yes, you need to backbutter the tiles.
Should back-butter either way. These large format tiles usually cup in the middle as well so back-buttering helps with that as well.
No spacers?😳😳😳
He's wearing blue nitrile gloves so you know it's a pro. LOL
Good video for your first go.
Way to be a 🍆 first time I laid tile the mortar gave me a rash that lasted for months. So yea ppl can wear whatever gloves they want. I wear them during any DIY after that painful experience. Must be allergic to something in it. He also said he wasn’t a pro.
A for effort we learn as we go!
Next time do your mortar mixing in a Wheelbarrow - make it easy on yourself.
A wheelbarrow for a 3x4 ft. porch?
Thank you for your comment and for watching my video!
Nice job.
You need to backbutter! You see how easily you pulled off a couple?, that proves the tiles are NOT properly adhering to thinset! Those tiles will pop off eventually!
Your adhesion between tile and mortar was not good just by the fact that you were able to lift those tiles so easily and you could still see the grooves left by the trowel. Back buttering those large tiles with the notched side of the trowel fills in the grooves and creates a permanent bond that you would have needed to pry loose to lift them. There are dozens of good tiling videos on youtube you should have researched before doing your job that would have shown you the proper way to do that job.
Crist.. so much prep.. made it look hard
Great job!
It important to brick lay the tiles which gives maximum strength. Also, I would of left that slight grade in tack. The grade was put in place so water can run away and run off the stoop of the house. Build up water will freeze on the stoop which will make the stoop hazardous.
You had good intentions, but over all thumbs down.
I'm curious to read your explanation of just exactly how a running bond would improve the strength.
Please, elaborate if you would...
Porcelain on a stoop? You just looking to break someone's neck? SMH
No injuries so far. And the tiles still look like new. Thank you for watching!
Exterior job,, better to back butter 🧈
Like your robotic commentary
I can't be the only who cringed at the nice Pyrex outside on the ground
My gf would agree I got an old plastic jug. She gave me a bad look just for using her Pyrex to fill my wall paper paste bucket up
Awesome thank you for this video.
So many things were done wrong ..this will not last...terrible
And just how does your comment help others? Do you have experience? The porcelain tiles are as good as new, and we love our new deck and landing!
Useless comment.
🤯
"backbutter"...is the word of the day...wth is "backbutter"? jw
Putting mortar on the back of the tile too. Spread with the flat side of trowel. Helps to get no voids and better coverage. Like buttering toast. Hope that helps.
U need to butter the back of the tiles , or else they won’t stick my brother … do not do tiles like this
they can stick without back buttering but not with the stiff mix he made on top of his trowel angll being too low....you can see when he lifts the 2 tiles he decides to raise up that they had 50% or less coverage. You know for sure the others he didnt lift are the same or worse. Absolute butchery.
@@professorkaos2781 Back butter those large format tiles. No excuses, ok? Do it right or don't do it at all.
@@billymacktexasdetective5827 I don't believe that ALL tiles above 12x12 inches need to be back buttered and its true that not all areas are commercial and high traffic and dont have to be treated as such with back buttering every tile etc. But exterior tile on concrete I would definitely back butter every one and not use spotting.
TOO much thinset put down to soon..guaranteed those tiles will pop up ....weak job
Using acrylic outside is about as dumb as it gets
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
A month later, steps on tile, tile slides off due to poor mortar contact, would of been cheaper to hire someone after medical expenses and lost wages
Shut up
Where is your mixer?? I am lazy and use tools to help me!! Back buttering is what you should do also. Next time, check out a video on how to do this!! lol
Thank you for your comment and watching my video! A mixer would have been been useful, but the expense isn't justified because I don't expect to be mixing mortar or concrete again in my early retirement!
Regarding back buttering the tiles with mortar, this is my updated Disclaimer in my Description for this video:
Disclaimer: I am not a professional at laying tile of any type. I am simply sharing my first-time experience at laying porcelain tile on an existing 3' x 4' concrete porch. Although I had watched other videos on how to lay porcelain tile, and I followed the directions on the bag of mortar as best I could, it was necessary to make modifications for my particular application. And as I discovered, it was a lot more work and hassle than I ever imagined, especially matching the intended slope of the soon-to-be-built surrounding composite deck! The slope of the existing concrete porch was much steeper than the new deck was to be. Reducing the slope of the porcelain tiles required applying a gradually thicker layer of mortar towards the outside end of the concrete porch. If I did not closely match the slope of the porch with the deck, there would be a significant, unsightly and dangerous dip at the junction of the tile porch and the deck. To determine the slope as I was applying the mortar, I had to lightly set down the heavy 12" x 16" tiles, check the degree of the slope with my level, lift the tiles back up and add or remove mortar as needed, then set the tiles back down again for another check. After doing this several times, I eventually got the tiles at the correct slope. Had I back buttered the tiles with mortar, this process would have been difficult if not impossible, not to mention messy!
Well its shame post video like that show everyone you have no clue what you doing
I couldn't disagree more! How is it a shame to share your 1st attempt? I am looking to have a go at a similar project myself and I find 1st timer's videos really useful as it shows potential/common mistakes, what not to do and problems to overcome. Constructive(!) criticism in the comments can also be really useful. Videos by professionals are great, I am taking notes from them, but it's a mistake to disregard 1st timer videos as a learning resource.
I have to say that this is totally wrong. Round motion while trowelling... not back buttering external tile..
Thanks for your comment, but did you watch my entire video? Do you have a video showing the proper method for installing 12x16 porcelain tiles? Sometimes you have to adjust the recommended method. Our tile landing still looks good almost a year later.
@@randallwingett I have made such mistakes in the past. Although they stick well, there is a huge difference in how it adheres to the bottom when done correctly vs this way.
Gasp.
You are going to regret not putting mortar in the back of the tile in about a year or less. Not too good at all
It has been 2 and a half years since I layed this porcelain tile and it is holding up perfectly! I couldn't be happier with the job that I did.
Perhaps you did not read my comment explaining why I intentionally modified the recommended instructions. Sometimes this is necessary in order to get the job done. In this situation, I had to reduce the steep slope of the existing concrete porch to match that of the soon-to-be-constructed new deck, and I only had a few days to get it done. So, I applied a gradually thicker layer of mortar towards the outside end of the concrete porch. Since you cannot place a level on wet mortar, I lightly placed the tiles on the mortar first, checked the degree of the slope, then removed the tiles to add or remove mortar. Had I back buttered the tiles with mortar, this process would have been difficult if not impossible, not to mention messy! Thank you for your comment and watching my video!
@@randallwingett I'm sorry but you are wrong. Back buttering is absolutely required. It would it no way hinder what you were trying to accomplish and I don't understand how you think it would. Maybe you have the wrong impression of what back buttering actually is???
Obviously not a tradesman
Of course I am not a tradesman! This is a DIY video, not for hire. I think I will change the title. Thank you for your comment!
No reason to tell us you're not a professional. Everything about this video is wrong. If anyone wants their tile to fail, then follow these absurd instructions.
And what is your professional advice? The porcelain tiles look as good as the day I laid them. No one has slipped or fallen during snow, ice and rain. Thank you for watching!
Super
Not bad for first time
I don't get why people record how to videos on their first time doing things
So they can learn by example and avoid making the same mistakes.
Should have down a 1/8” gap
Red neck tile work!