what is the best outdoor tile to use around a pool on a patio?

Answer 1

It depends on where you live. In places that it freezes, you need something frost proof.
Porcelain and slate are two materials that will work outside in climates that freeze. Look for something with a rough textrue like natural cleft slate, or a porcelain that has a high coefficient of friction (slip resistance).

Marble tiles will not work outside in climates that freeze. In addition true marble can sunbleach, so it is not the best for an outdoor area. Marble is also usually very smooth and slippery.

Granite works well outside, but if polished will be way too slippery for a pool area. A flamed finish would be nice though.

Terracotta is beautiful, but only if you are in an area that does not freeze. Otherwise it will crack and bust up the first winter.

What ever you get, be sure you know the proper maintance and how pool chemicals can affect it (I would highly reccomend porcelain, it will be low maintance and not easily affected by the chemicals). And think about how the color will absorb or reflect heat and light. A very dark color will be really hot on those bare feet!

Hope this helped!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Marble. It's very nice and it's a natural stone, so the weather cannot damage it. Slate is becoming popular too.

Answer 4

I would choose something with a rough finish to prevent slipping since it will be wet.