Decorative outdoor tile designs
14 Outdoor Patio Tile Ideas and Examples From Designers
From brick to stone or grass pavers, poured concrete, and wood, there are lots of options when it comes to paving your outdoor area. But nothing upgrade a patio quite like outdoor tiles! Outdoor ceramic tiles are easy to maintain and they're also durable,a major bonus when it comes to outdoor spaces. Not to mention, they also make it easier to incorporate color and style. If you're considering tiles for your own patio, get inspired by the 14 patio tile ideas from designers and landscape architects (and Diane Keaton!) ahead, and learn about what makes this material a great way to set a foundation outside.
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Chessboard Tiles
ken fulk
Life-sized ceramic tile chessboards are trending, and design trends aside, they also facilitate group fun outside! Instead of spanning the entire yard on this Sonoma property, Ken Fulk opted for a gravel material on the lower tier where the "chessboard" sits.
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Monochrome Pattern
House Beautiful
An eye-catching black and white tile scheme on this patio by Breeze Giannasio modernized the more rustic wood elements without looking overly contemporary and clashing. For a similar effect, choose a whimsical pattern with neutral colors and then use more timeless and neutral furniture that won't overwhelm the eye.
3
Natural Stone Tiles
Robson Rak
Natural stone tiles that stretch from the ground up to the built-in bench and firewood storage niche give this patio patio designed by Robson Rak a look with a hint of texture. The light brick walls, terrazzo stool and sky blue cushion elevate it even further.
4
Modern and Classic Tiles
Kingston Lafferty Design
Take a cue from this Kingston Lafferty–designed patio, where various tiles make this backyard escape truly special.
The whimsical tiles on the floor, partial wall, and bench bring so much joy to the space while the modern sconces and cobalt blue tile table add a little edge, and the scraggly stone wall insert an old world charm.
5
Elevated Diamond Tiles
Caitlin Atkinson
Landscape designer and Terremoto founder David Godshall opted for a creative hardscape as opposed to grass in this backyard. Not only do playful tiles allow for a welcome pop of color, but they're also drought-friendly and easier to maintain, making them especially great in drought-prone regions. The lush flora surrounding the area allows for plenty of green despite the lack of grass.
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Rainbow Pool Tiles
Trevor Tondro
A classic lawn yard brightens up this Los Angeles backyard designed by Madeleine Stuart while cement pavers make for a cost-effective patio.
Though subtle, the rainbow patterned tiles tiling the pool make a big impact. Former homeowner Diane Keaton added them to the pool area for a pop of fun in the patio area.
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Mosaic and Slate Tiles
Sara Tramp Ligorria
This patio, designed by Emily Henderson, feels like a natural extension of the rest of the home and was treated more like an outdoor living room than just your average backyard. From the white recessed lightning that blends right into the overhang to the mosaic tiles and slate border and the cozy layout, this patio is optimized to increase livable square footage.
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Geometric Tiles and Bricks
Studio Lifestyle
You can use tile on other surfaces other than the floor if you don't want to tear up the existing patio foundation. Here, Studio Lifestyle kept the original brick patio flooring but used modern geomtric tiles on the outdoor kitchen island base for more stylish entertaining outdoors.
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Blue Backsplash
Luke White
Here's another example of outdoor tiles on a patio that doesn't require you to tear up the floors. Calais tiles from Granada Tile fill the entire wall and brighten up the the lanai and carry a Florida home's profusion of blue and white outdoors.
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Brutalist and Classic Tiles
NC
"When we built the courtyard between our kitchen and den, we were inspired by a sunken garden we'd seen in Yucután. We plant plantings on top of the wall so they would cascade down," says Ramin Shamshiri. Classic patio tiles, preppy garden furniture, a brutalist outdoor fireplace facade creates a magical blend of whimsy and edge.
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Terra Cotta and Zellige Tiles
Sara Solis
Terracotta tile pavers are another great patio option.
Bright and warm but in a natural way, they're the perfect backdrop for this small California courtyard designed by Sarah Solis. The slate zellige tiles use din the fountain are also a nice addition.
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Alternating Patterns
Kingston Lafferty Design
Kingston Lafferty Design made this urban patio pop by alternating tiles of various colors and patterns. The lanterns and tiered plants enliven it even further.
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Modern Colorful Tiles
Anna Spiro Design
To visually separate the indoors from the outdoors, Anna Spiro Design opted for a subtle but colorful blue and white tile floor on the patio. This ensures a more durable patio designed to withstand the elements but it doesn't look like it's trying too hard to blend in with the hardwood floors inside either.
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Half Stone Half Patterned Tile
Studio Lifestyle
Always say yes to bougainvillea and fire pits! To make the seating area feel like its own nook on a larger patio, California-bases firm Studio Lifestyle laid down tiles with a small Meddetaian pattern to make it stand out.
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
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photos in the interior, laying technology
Gypsum is a soft, plastic and light material, and these qualities determine the popularity of finishing materials made from it. Decorative tiles, for which gypsum served as a raw material, are quite popular, there are a huge number of texture and format variations. How not to make a mistake with the choice of the manufacturer? Is it possible to make gypsum tiles under stone or brick on my own? What is the technology of laying and grouting? We will consider all these questions further.
Quick navigation
- Why plaster?
- DPCs of gypsum tiles
- Disadvantages of decorative tiles
- Scope and decoration options
- Modeling technology
- Materials
- Step 4: Grouting
- DIY
Why plaster?
Gypsum tiles have many advantages.
But there are also disadvantages. Whether to stop the choice on it or prefer ordinary tiles, decide for yourself, using the list of pros and cons.
- Laying "ragged stone" tiles around doorways in the hallway.
- Relief stone.
- Laying around the front door in the hallway.
- Under the brick
- Under natural stone.
- Laying in a niche behind the TV.
Advantages of gypsum tiles
- Easy to install - no special skills required.
- Decorative functions. Beautiful imitation of natural stone or brick.
- Low cost, from 450 r/m².
- Light weight. You can even lay it on plasterboard walls. Lighter than cement decorative tiles.
- Environmentally friendly. Gypsum is a natural material.
- "Heat" of the material.
- Possibility of self-manufacturing.
Bedroom wall decoration.
Disadvantages of decorative tiles
- High water absorption and low frost resistance. Gypsum tiles strongly absorb water, which forces it to be used only for interior decoration in dry rooms.
- Difficulty of cleaning. Over time, dust accumulates on the relief surface, which is difficult to clean. To protect against dirt, the tiles are coated with a protective varnish.
- Risk of purchasing low-quality products. The quality of gypsum tiles largely depends on the brand of raw materials. Unscrupulous manufacturers often save on the source material, which leads to the rapid destruction of the plates.
| The gypsum tiles on the façade will fail after 1 year. | Cheap plaster "Casavaga" on the street will not last even 1 season. |
Field of application and decoration options
The most common texture of gypsum tiles is brick and stone.
In addition to apartments and country houses, decorative tiles can be found in restaurants, hotels, showrooms, offices.
Wall decoration on the balcony with white gypsum brick-like tiles.
Gypsum finishes, in comparison with the same ceramic, are much more likely to ennoble the interior with a small amount. Therefore, it is used in the design of niches, fireplaces, columns.
Cladding around the fireplace.
Gypsum tiles are more than appropriate in loft-style interiors. The rough texture seems to be created for rooms aimed at combining brutal, industrial design aspects with softer, “civilized” ones.
Finishing a brick wall with plaster tiles.
Speaking about the texture "under the stone", it is very important to note the importance of the angle from which the light will fall on the tile. When laying with a brick option, it is also reasonable to pay attention to this, but an uneven stone surface requires alignment.
Before cladding, we recommend testing for a dry finishing material, so as not to reproach yourself for a rash design later.
Wall decoration around the fireplace without lighting.
With light on.
Decorative tiles are mainly used for interior decoration. The porosity of gypsum does not allow the finishing material to be exposed to weather aggression: it is extremely frost-resistant and not moisture resistant. Impregnation with water-repellent compounds solves the problem, but you should not rely on them in adverse climatic conditions, the risk of destruction of the cladding is high.
Concrete, brick, gypsum, gypsum board and plaster substrates are suitable for laying decorative tiles. Facing on a non-standard base requires a non-standard approach to preparation. In such situations, an interlayer is created that is in good contact with both types of surfaces. For example, laying tiles on tiles is possible provided that a layer of strong glue is applied to the old tile, which will not peel off.
The adhesive composition, in turn, is a good base for facing with gypsum tiles.
Application technique
Tools
- Trowels: regular and notched;
- Level;
- Hacksaw or grinder;
- Miter box;
- Drill mixer;
- Foam sponges;
- Trowel;
- Construction gun or milk bag;
- Pair of brushes;
- Sandpaper and whetstone;
Materials
Laying on gypsum adhesive.
- Glue. You can use any tiled or gypsum, for example, "Knauf Pearlfix" or "VOLMA INSTALLATION". Can also be used with liquid nails. Some manufacturers, such as Casavaga, have glue included.
- Water based varnish.
- Joint and tile dyes;
- Primer.
- Grout.
Step 1: Marking
Gypsum tiling, including marking, is similar to ceramic tiles.
It is important to find the starting points, horizontal and vertical, for reasons of even, precise cladding and geometric aesthetics. Usually, decorative tiles are laid from the corners, so the markings are tied to them.
Decorative stone effect tiles are often of different formats, so take this into account so that there are no duplicates going one after the other. Gypsum brick tiles are simpler in this regard; if necessary, you can immediately mark the location of any element.
Marking each row to avoid undercuts at the top and bottom. A strobe was made in the plaster at the bottom of the wall so that the laminate would go there for a beautiful connection.
For marking, use a water or laser level. The latter is good because it is easy to use alone and at any time, adjusting the tiles. But the hydraulic level is much cheaper - ideal for a one-time independent cladding.
Step 2: Laying
Use a drill with a mixing attachment to mix the adhesive.
The consistency of the composition should resemble thick sour cream. Apply the mixture with a spatula on the base, previously primed to enhance the surface and adhesion. To level the adhesive layer, the residues are removed with a notched trowel - a comb. Next, lay the tile, pressing firmly to the base.
Application of adhesive with a comb trowel.
With "brick" masonry, seams are required. To distance the elements, use any improvised material of the same thickness, equal to the width of the seams between the bricks. "Stone" cladding does not require mandatory seams, they are arranged at will, based on the general idea.
Step 3: Trimming
Because plaster is a soft material, it can be cut with a hacksaw. For convenience, a grinder is used, but there is too much noise and dust from it. It is important to correctly join the outer corners. To make them look beautiful, the tiles are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. This is where the miter box comes in handy.
Some places may require additional processing. In this case, the tile is polished with a bar and brought to condition with sandpaper.
Arches and similar places force shape cutting. In the case of tiles with torn edges, it is easiest to cut along the textured line. If you use a grinder, you can ignore this.
Tile and switch connections and wall and floor connections.
Step 4: Grouting
As a grout, either a special grout mixture, which is used semi-dry, or gypsum glue is used. It is applied in the gaps between the plates using a special narrow spatula. She also leveled the fugue. An alternative is a gun or a milk carton. One side of it is cut in width, a hole of 4-5 mm is made on the other. Fill the bag with a mixture of "sour cream" and squeeze through the hole into the seams.
First, the mixture is applied with a gun or bag with a cut corner. When it becomes elastic, it needs to be smoothed out with stitching.
Without skills, it is important not to overdo it with the grout area. Otherwise, the mixture will seize before you have time to process the gaps. The remains of the grout are removed with a foam rubber sponge. Try not to let the putty get on the facing material - gypsum tiles have a porous structure, so it will not be easy to wash it from the fugue.
If the color of the tile differs from the tone of the putty, and this is not included in the design plan, after grouting, after waiting for setting, it is necessary to paint the grouted gaps with dyes. At a good manufacturer of plates, they come complete with facing material. Coloring is done with a narrow brush. They paint not only the seams, but also possible chips that could have formed during the laying process or during production.
After finishing work, it is recommended to treat the tiles with a water-based varnish to protect them from moisture, which can get in accidentally or during wet cleaning.
Since gypsum tiles are used for interior decoration, such processing completely solves the “water-repellent” problem.
Do it yourself
If the amount of tiling is large, it makes sense to purchase molds (or make your own) and make tiles at home.
- We smear the form with color so as not to paint later.
- Fill with liquid gypsum mixture with color. For 0.5 liters of water - 1 liter of gypsum and 0.5 teaspoons of color.
- We are waiting for the mixture to solidify and take the tile out of the mold.
- If the plaster has hardened, it will easily come out.
- Result.
- Final view on the wall. Narrow runners are made from wide ones with a knife.
Homemade video:
Decorative gypsum tiles have the widest scope.
But do not forget about the cons when choosing a facing material. Consider not only the relevance of gypsum in the context of an interior idea, but also the quality of the material. When planning your work fireplace cladding, don't skimp on the time it takes to find a good manufacturer. Poor-quality tiles at high temperatures simply cannot withstand heat and peel off, or even crack at all. Sometimes it is useful to double apply glue, including on the plate. This will increase adhesion and, subject to other requirements, guarantee the durability of the cladding.
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How to make decorative tiles at home and its main advantages
Decorative stone or brick effect tiles made of gypsum are a material that is perfect for decorating any room. It has a lot of positive performance properties and aesthetic qualities, due to which today it is extremely popular all over the world.
Gypsum tiles are suitable for decorating a room in any style, including high-tech, modern, arocco, classic, and more. etc. This material can be used not only for the interior design of the premises, but also outside the house, cottage, cottage, etc.
Variants of using decorative tiles
If we consider this material as an option for interior decoration, then decorative tiles create a special atmosphere of conviviality, draw attention, and have the ability to attract the eye. It is very convenient to use go to hide a variety of defects in buildings - for example, uneven walls, ceilings or corners. The finish option depends directly on what exactly it is planned to highlight with its help. This material can decorate window openings, doorways, arches, fireplaces and stairs.
And you can cover the entire surface of the wall with decorative tiles. Due to the fact that stone-like tiles, for example, have an interesting texture, they look very beautiful in the interior, bring an element of wealth and real luxury into it.
This material can be correctly combined with ordinary plain tiles and, thus, create accents on one or another specific area.
Different textures and bold color schemes of modern decorative tiles are guaranteed to help you create a beautiful and practical "apron" in the bathroom or in the kitchen. If you have a desire to create a truly original interior, then you can make tiles with your own hands. After all, with the independent production of this kind of material, the owner has the opportunity to choose any option in terms of size, texture and color, which allows you to decorate the room or part of it in such a way that it blends as harmoniously as possible with the overall style of the apartment, private house, cottage or dacha.
Today, there are many ways to create how to make decorative tiles at home, lay them, paint, prepare a mixture for fastening. Many craftsmen advise adding additional ingredients to the gypsum, such as special glue, lemon or lime - it all depends on the wishes of the owner of the room.
At the same time, in the "classic" options for the manufacture and installation of gypsum tiles under a stone or brick, such ingredients are absent.
Of course, if we compare such 2 materials as gypsum and concrete, then the first, of course, loses in terms of its strength. However, production is constantly evolving - today there are special additives (i.e. polymers) that have the ability to significantly increase the strength of such a product. Their use in the creation of decorative tiles makes it possible to create a material that can be used to create the exterior of buildings for a long period of time without losing its original appearance and performance characteristics.
The process of making decorative stone-like tiles
A step-by-step instruction on how to make high-quality decorative tiles with your own hands at home looks like this: polymers and pigments. It is better to make decorative tiles in the summer outdoors. At the same time, its drying should be carried out in a place that is closed from the wind and is in the shade. The process of making stone or brick effect gypsum tiles at home has the following advantages: 
Advantages of making and using decorative gypsum tiles yourself
