Help with tile for outdoor midcentury patio
I am thinking of using tile for the patio area in front of my master addition hallway/sitting area, which opens to the pool. I have concrete for all of my patios, and I’d really like to try something different. Plus, I am not sure new concrete will match.
I am considering a yellow tile, maybe a cement tile, maybe with some white also. It cant be too busy as the block walls are decorative and I dont want them to clash. I’m working with a landscape architect and will also have integrated cacti/succulents.
To integrate the tile, I’d use it in others areas as well. I would also create a patio in the front house with the tile. I think the mailbox will be sunflower yellow and also the garage door. I just love how yellow looks in the back yard, especially against the white block.
Has anyone come across any tiles that might be appropriate, or have tile companies to recommend? I’m having trouble finding what i am looking for. THank you!!!
Dirt area for hardscape, plus succulents and cacti:
If you look closely you can see pretty yellow flowers:
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Fori
6 years agoReal yellow? Like creosote YELLOW? Or some slightly offwhite "yellow"? YELLOW, right? Good. :)
Check out Fireclay's yellows. They have some half-fast yellows but they do have a few serious yellows as well. Large assortment of shapes and sizes, too.
"Yellow" is a funny word if you repeat it too many times.
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rockybird
6 years agoThank you Fori! Yes, that is what I am thinking...like their daffodil yellow. But I was thinking of a pattern...like this one I created in fireclay’s paint your own tiles. These are 8x8 and I was thinking 12x12, so it doesnt look too busy. Fireclay made custom tiles for me and I could ask if they can do this 12x12. Does it look too busy?
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just_janni
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If the yellow doesn't pan out - I would suggest getting individual pads poured in concrete and not directly butting them to the existing. then - in particular areas, you could recess some artificial turf, or fill the spaces between them with VERY low maintenance plants / or even a river rock.
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6 years agoFori
6 years agoHey! The great thing about bright yellow is that they make heavy duty concrete paint! I believe the color you want is "safety yellow". Just kidding. :)
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6 years agoHaha Fori!
Thanks raven!!! These are great! And much cheaper. I think I’ll look at getting some samples. Now I am worried the patterns will conflict with the decorative block. I was going thinking of ordering 12x12 but fireclay says it has a low slip resistance. It will be by the pool, but not part of the coping. I am wondering if 8x8 would be better since there would be more grout lines? I think I will call a local concrete guy and also see if he can match my current concrete. I might put the tiles in the back only, if it looks like the pattern may conflict with the block work.
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