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Floor for a screened porch?

Posted on 5/19/20 at 8:30 pm
Posted by Ric Flair
Charlotte
Member since Oct 2005
13657 posts
Posted on 5/19/20 at 8:30 pm
Any recommendations? I think I would prefer porcelain tile as opposed to decking, but worried about drainage issues and expense.
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45812 posts
Posted on 5/19/20 at 8:32 pm to
What type of foundation? Pier and beam?
Posted by Ric Flair
Charlotte
Member since Oct 2005
13657 posts
Posted on 5/19/20 at 8:34 pm to
Building from the ground up (replacing a deck), but yes, pier and beams.
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45812 posts
Posted on 5/19/20 at 8:36 pm to
I think water will get under the tiles over time and the subfooring will either rot or warp and cause the tiles to pop up.
Posted by Jj283
Houma
Member since May 2015
798 posts
Posted on 5/19/20 at 8:39 pm to
If you do tile, you will probably have to lay down a plywood subfloor, then hardi-backer over that. Then the tile.

It will probably get pretty expensive. Also, tile outside in the humidity will get pretty slick.

If you go the deck route, normal practice would be to roll screen over the floor joists and then put the decking down on top. This keeps the bugs out from the bottom.
This post was edited on 5/19/20 at 9:07 pm
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38698 posts
Posted on 5/19/20 at 8:52 pm to
Flagstone would be better than tile.



Posted by Ric Flair
Charlotte
Member since Oct 2005
13657 posts
Posted on 5/19/20 at 9:48 pm to
Looking more for a wood look type of tile. But without the typical deck look. Like a 6”x24” tile.

Posted by fishfighter
RIP
Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 5/20/20 at 7:09 am to
Tile or flag stone will pop up outside unless installed on concrete. Besides that, you talking a shite load of weight for a decking. Best to just use treat T&G lumber. Let that dry out a couple months and come back and stain/seal it. That will get the look you are looking for.
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
20461 posts
Posted on 5/20/20 at 9:09 am to
quote:

I think water will get under the tiles over time and the subfooring will either rot or warp and cause the tiles to pop up.



I’m really not sure, I agree it would be more expensive and the deck would need to be very secure and stable for tile. But I don’t see why one couldn’t use pressure treated plywood? There are some wood look tile made for outdoor use
Posted by GoldenSombrero
Member since Sep 2010
2651 posts
Posted on 5/20/20 at 9:14 am to
I bought some wood look title at Lowes 5-6 years ago. It was 6x48" I believe. It was the best looking version I had ever seen and looked like real wood once it was laid.

However, I wouldn't personally put tile on a deck. It will be very slick and you'll have cracked grout joints in no time.
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