How to repair broken tiled garage entrance?

[Srege]

Hello, new to the Bunnings community. Our garage entrance tiles have broken overtime due to usage. I was thinking this might need chipping off the broken strip and putting a ramp there. Is there anything I need to consider before starting this project? Do I need council approval. Please share suggestions on what should be done here.(Or should I hire a concrete layer.)

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Srege,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us.

No, you wouldn't need any kind of approval for this kind of work. Generally, you only need approval for larger structural changes and things that are likely to affect your neighbours.

Removing the remaining tiles from this edging row would certainly be worthwhile from an aesthetic standpoint. As there isn't a whole lot to do, you can use a cold chisel with a hammer to remove the rest of the tiles. 

After removing the tiles, functionally, you don't really have to do anything, as the lip would be the same height as it was before. The only real difference would be that the new front edge of the tiles would take the force of the car driving over it, whereas before the tile trim did this.

The problem with building up what is a relatively small ramp is that the force of a car driving over it would be applied to such a small surface area. Without reinforcing, I can't imagine a ramp would last particularly long.

If you wanted to tidy things up, I'd just look at replacing the broken tiles with similar ones. Have a look at our range of Tiles for some options. Our friends at Beaumont Tiles also have a wide range of tiles you could choose from.

Allow me to tag @Dave-1, @Nailbag and @AlanM52 for their thoughts.

Let me know what you think,

Jacob

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @Srege 

I was thinking of cleaning up the tiles that are broken, removing that edge (right angled piece of metal) and then replacing with a length of steel (painted and protected with rust proof of course) the same size of that broken tile strip.

Australian Handyman Supplies 50 x 3mm Steel Flat Bar 2mtr maybe thicker if you can find it. That way it would work with contersinking the bolts a bit.

I am think of it taking the force of a tyre and weight running over it. You would need to drill 4 or 5 holes through it and countersink some holes around half way through the steel. I would use concrete masonary screws to secure it. Something along these lines

Ramset 10 x 60mm Galvanised AnkaScrew Masonry Anchor - 2 Pack 

Dave

[AlanM52]

Hi @Srege,

With regard to @JacobZ's remark:

The problem with building up what is a relatively small ramp is...

I am suggesting.

  

Something like the above and you would likely need a few sections to cover the distance.

Remove everything and as mentioned use a masonry chisel or brick bolster.

Sweep out and vacuum the whole area.

Prepare to do the mortar thing; mortar and screed level ensuring the mortar is level with the front edge of the garage pavers.

Position the first mesh section and press down so it aligns with the garage pavers - do the rest.

Use a plank across the join and weigh down with pavers or bricks.

Come back later and clean-up, use cement clouts to secure the mesh.

Leave as is or paint.

I suspect that was a weather strip and stressed by car tires came unglued and was removed which further exacerbated the damage due to water and prolonged moisture.

I suggest you install a new weather strip.

Cheers

[Nailbag]

Hi @Srege 

I think the issue has been caused by utilising internal tiling methods on a weighted high-traffic entry to a garage. That metal plate running along the front appears to be covering what was and still should be a grate drain. My recommendation would be to reinstate the drain allowing you to run a soldier edge of tiles to replace the broken ones. I can't tell exactly by the photo but there doesn't appears to be a dramatic transition of angles from the driveway to the garage floor. So no ramp should be required.

Nailbag