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Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy
Hi all. Moving into our new home next month (Frogs) and boss wanted to know if it makes sense to tile the lanai or leave it as concrete. It is screened now and no immediate plans to glass-in. Any specific suggestions for tile type and installers?
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The plank style tile would look nice on a lanai and it is available in a textured surface that would be less slippery. Keep the grout joints small. The grout is the only issue if water sits on it all the time it will mildew. Even if the grout is sealed the water will find it’s way in where it meets the metal framework (it expands and contracts) so you will have to plan to clean it monthly. Another thing no one thinks about is irrigation water. You can have your sprinkler heads set perfectly and the wind blows while the system is running or the lawn guy inadvertently hits a head and you have water inside and it’s stinky water