- 1). Clean the concrete on the stair landing thoroughly with a concrete wash solution. Scrub the concrete with a stiff-bristled brush to remove dirt. Rinse off the wash. This will allow the tiles to stick better to the surface.
- 2). Dry-lay the tiles on the stair landing. Adjust and arrange the tiles to create the desired pattern. Use a pencil and a ruler to draw straight lines as guides on the tiles that need to be cut to fit. Remove the tiles from the landing and place them aside in the same pattern.
- 3). Cut the tiles that require cutting with a circular saw and masonry blade. Make the cuts along the guidelines you drew.
- 4). Mix the thinset mortar in a bucket, following instructions carefully. Thoroughly mix the mortar with an electric mixer. Allow the mortar to set for a few minutes.
- 5). Spread a small amount of thinset mortar on the landing, using the side of a trowel to make grooves in the mortar. The tiles will stick better to rough mortar surfaces.
- 6). Spread a thin layer of mortar over the back of one of the tiles. Drop the tile into place on top of the mortar on the landing. Using a rubber mallet, gently tap the tile into place. Place a tile spacer at each corner of the tile.
- 7). Install the next tile the same way you did the first, right next to the first tile. Use the tile spacers as a guide to how far apart the tile should be.
- 8). Repeat steps 5 through 7 to install the remaining tiles. Remove the tile spacers with pliers after all the tiles have been placed.
- 9). Apply a generous amount of tile sealer to the entire landing, using a paintbrush. Paint the tiles with broad strokes in a sweeping motion for best coverage. Allow the sealer to dry.
- 10
Mix outdoor grout in a bucket, following the package instructions. Spread the grout over the tiles and push it into the joints in between each tile. Remove excess grout from the tiles with a wet sponge.
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