Ideas for topping concrete slab front porch with Brick/pavers..

Everything i've read water goes through bricks like a sponge so i'm failing to see how that would work very well.

It does hav a roof covering so not sure if that matters. Just looking for a way to top it off so it looks good. Any suggestions?


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Bullnose tile around the perimeter and then fill in.



Set this just like any tile as you would normally.




See all the tile at the entrances of a MacDonald's? That is exactly how they are done, and they are not covered and protected from the rain (neither is a shower.).

ktkelly said:

Bullnose tile around the perimeter and then fill in.



Set this just like any tile as you would normally.




See all the tile at the entrances of a MacDonald's? That is exactly how they are done, and they are not covered and protected from the rain (neither is a shower.).

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Interesting idea! I hadnt thought of tile.. Is there a certain type that I should use? I suppose it would have to be durable/thick?


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Maine1 said:

Interesting idea! I hadnt thought of tile.. Is there a certain type that I should use? I suppose it would have to be durable/thick?


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Porcelain tile. Regular ceramic will absorb water and break up in freezing weather. Set with latex modified thinset.

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Make sure its not something that will be slippery when wet.

Oh man, the time to have done something with this was before they poured the concrete. They could have given you a stamped surface.

huesmann said:

Oh man, the time to have done something with this was before they poured the concrete. They could have given you a stamped surface.

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I just poured it myself last week.. Probably could have thought it through a little better..


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You don't have a place listed where you live, but from your handle, I/m going w Maine

Maintenance and durability are my biggest concerns, along w functionality and looks. If you have new homes built in your area, or ones built 5+ yrs ago, see what they put on their front porches and how they look 4-5 yrs later. Slate is installed here, it's nice looking, not slippery, but isn't the most durable...you also have to seal it periodically too.

Most tile is going to be slippery when wet, but highly durable and almost maintenance free, except for the grout. whatever you do, make sure it's a product spec'ed for your area, is durable and doesn't involve a lot of maintenance...