Outdoor tiling and swimming pool deck, choice of tiles and cutting

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To dress up your outdoor spaces nicely and suitably, there is nothing better than tiling. It’s a coating with both aesthetic, easy to maintain and resistant. It is now available in different colors and patterns. But before thinking about rendering, consider the criteria that guarantee its practicality. Discover the best tiles for outdoor and poolside.

The main criteria for choosing an exterior tile

The very first criterion for selecting an exterior tile is its UPEC classification. Whether you want to put it on your terrace, in your garden paths, in your balcony or around your swimming pool, you must consider the indices that define its resistance to heat, wear, punching, water and chemicals. The higher the rating, the better, as it means that the product in question is suitable, to an outdoor installation.
Besides UPEC rating, you also need to consider PEI standard, R rating and ABC rating. The PEI standard provides information on the solidity of slabs against frost and bad weather. The R classification evaluates, in terms of for him, the slipperiness with shoes and the ABC index reports the slipperiness barefoot. It should be remembered that outdoors it is really essential to choose non-slip tiles to guarantee safety, users.

Tips for successfully cutting an exterior tile

When it comes to cutting outdoor tiles, you need to use a reliable tile-type tool. The manual tile cutter is perfect for cutting thin tiles under 20 mm and also for making straight cuts and diagonal cuts. The electric tile, on the other hand, is preferred if you need to cut thick tiles of 20 mm and more.
The models offered by the PRCI brand, in particular, are very efficient. In addition, these are quality tile cutters, professional, instruments adapted to all types of tiles and all types of poses.
It should be noted that even if you have beautiful tiles, you can get a very ugly result if you miss the cuts and the installation. So, don’t hesitate to invest in good DIY tools to ensure the success of your project. And also think about to seek advice and tips from a qualified tile setter to be completely satisfied with your work.