How To Lay Porcelain Slabs for a Professional Look

Porcelain slabs are a great way to give any outdoor living space a professional, polished look. But before you can enjoy the beauty of porcelain, you need to know how to lay it properly. Porcelain slabs require some specialist tools and knowledge to achieve the desired effect. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the steps needed to prepare your ground and lay porcelain slabs correctly.

Preparing the Ground

The most important step when laying porcelain slabs is preparing the ground. Before you begin, make sure that your ground is level, free from weeds and debris, and clear of any roots or stones. Once your area is prepared, you should use a shovel or trowel to dig out any soft spots in the soil as these could potentially cause issues with your slab’s installation later down the line.

Tools Needed for Laying Porcelain Slabs

To lay porcelain slabs correctly, you will need certain tools such as trowels, mallets, and string lines. Trowels are used to dig out any soft spots in the soil while mallets are used to ensure that all gaps between each slab are even and consistent. And finally, string lines will help keep your layout straight and consistent throughout your entire project. Finally, it's also important to have safety goggles and gloves handy for protecting yourself against dust particles during installation.

Applying Adhesive

Once the surface has been prepared, it's time to apply adhesive to ensure that your porcelain slab spacers stay in place once they have been laid down. There are several types of adhesives available on the market today ranging from ones specifically designed for porcelain tiles to general-purpose adhesives that can be used for multiple materials. Make sure that you choose one suitable for your particular project and read all of the instructions carefully before applying it as some adhesives require specific conditions such as temperature or humidity levels for them to work properly.

Laying Porcelain Slabs Properly

Once all of these tools have been gathered together and put into place, it's time to start laying porcelain slabs themselves. Begin by laying porcelain tile out your first row along one side of your area so that they are slightly overlapping each other (this is known as ‘butting’). Once this has been done properly, check that they are evenly spaced using a ruler or tape measure before hammering them into place with a mallet. Once all of the first rows have been secured in place using this method repeat for each subsequent row until all of your slabs have been laid down correctly.