Flower Love
Once winter is over and the flowers start to bloom again, you may want to make plans for a tiled path somewhere on your property.
If so, here are the most helpful tips to keep in mind.
- Timing is very important.
* Consider the weather: the perfect time to plan a new trail for you is in summer, a dry and warm season. The heat causes the adhesive and substrate to harden quickly.
* Is the new path part of a major restoration project? In this case, you should only put down the tiles after completing the rest of the restoration work and remove all building materials and external scaffolding. This can prevent damage to part of the new path.
* Are you going on vacation? If so, make sure you hire someone to oversee the project on your behalf before you leave. That person should be able to understand exactly what to do.
- Hire only the services of experts and book their services in advance.
The best type of expert for this project is a professional tiler. A skilled tiler not only makes sure the new path looks perfect, but also knows the exact number of tiles to use for the job. This can save you a lot of money and time. That said, they can be overflowing with requests for installation work. So make sure you hire someone on time.
- Consider the overall design of the tiled path.
When choosing a design, make sure you choose one that will match the appearance of other parts of your property.
Once you have made the choice, you should acquire the materials you will need, especially the tiles.
In most cases, you will find that one type of tile will work for one or two types of designs, but there are other more versatile and adaptable tiles that will work for at least five designs.
If your design calls for a number of plants, it is best to get the ones that are best suited for brick and tile. You should also hire a gardening professional to set them up for you so they will grow properly and you will be briefed on the right ways to keep them in perfect shape.
- Invest in quality tiles.
It goes without saying that with high-quality tiles the tile paths last longer and repairs do not have to be carried out as often. So set aside some finances for fully glazed tile or tile that has been fried at high temperature so that it is more resistant to shock, frost, dirt and moisture than other types of tile.
- Pay attention to the tiled path and keep it in perfect shape.
Most high quality tiles aren’t that difficult to maintain. In fact, all you need to do is wash the tiled path. However, make sure that you are using the correct tile care product for this task or you can damage the tiles.
- A rainwater harvesting system is not essential, but it can be an important addition.
This may come as a surprise to some, but with a full rainwater harvesting system, cleaning up the tiled path (and, more broadly, watering nearby plants) becomes easier.
Because of this, it’s a good idea to set aside a decent amount of money for a tank Rainwater tanks direct. Another equally good idea is to hire rainwater harvesting experts to set up all parts of the rain collection system so you can truly benefit from every drop that gets into the tank.