Making a outdoor/kitchen bench top. Can I use these as the bench top Duratile 60 x 60cm 1.08m² Marble Gloss Porcelain Floor And Wall Tile - 3 Carton. As my kitchen inside has these as a stone bench top
Hello @Fro007
Thanks for sharing your question about the Duratile products. I'm sorry but the Duratile 60 x 60cm 1.08m² Grey Marble Gloss Porcelain Tile is rated for indoor use only. If it is used outside it is difficult to predict what kind of damage will occur if left outside in the weather. It could delaminate, crack and fade which could render it unusable.
My best advice is to make sure the tile box indicates for outdoor use and that it is capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions. An alternative to the tile is the Tuscan Path 600 x 400 x 20mm Taupe Porcelain Paver although it is technically a paver, it has properties that make it look like a tile. Yes, it can be used as a benchtop cover, but the cabinet must be fully supported at the bottom and must be able to carry the weight of the paver all through out. I suggest visiting your local store and see which paver is available.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Good Evening @Fro007
Well I just learned something new :) I half thought of tiles for inside and external ones but probarlly would have walked right past without paying enough attention.
How undercover is your outside kitchen? From the elements and also the sun?
If the rain dosnt commonly fall on the area….. "wiggles hands" but maybe not such a good idea :)
I will bow out to greater knowledge :)
Dave
Hi @Fro007
We are not tali physical wear and tear and assuming the outdoor kitchen is undercover, I can't see why not? My only question would be how absorbent those tiles are durable in absorbing splattering grease and oil and being able to clean them. I would assume applying a clear sealant should do the trick.
Nailbag
more in a alfresco area than outdoor.
Just a friendly reminder that if you choose to use the Duratile gloss tiles outside any warranties on the product will be void. Have you considered using a concrete benchtop like in this discussion - Concrete tabletop project by @markw. It's an excellent example of how to build a concrete benchtop which is perfect for outdoor use.
