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Bezen Tiles DrivewayThe driveway tiles.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Tile Spacer GuideA tile is used as a spacer guide to ensure the proper distance between tiles.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Scrubbing the TilesThe tiles are scrubbed with an acid mix to remove any cement residue. Later they will be treated with a silicone protectant. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Setting an EdgeA edge is placed on the step up into one of the storage rooms.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Grouting the SurfaceA cement mix is applied over the top of the tiles and then sponged off to set the grout in place.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Setting Tiles into Weber AdhesiveHere the adhesive material was laid down first and the tiles were set into it. dozerSep 27, 2011
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More Tiles in PlaceThe outside rows are the guide and red guide lines are used to indicate where each pattern will go. dozerSep 27, 2011
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PatternGetting the pattern right requires the right tiler -- luckily we had the right guy (and gal) for the job.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Drive Way Extra RebarExtra rebar is used in the driveway. One layer of rebar is already there, the tiler will add a second layer which sits in another 5 cm of concrete as he prepares the surface for tiling.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Finished SurfaceThe finished surface prior to acid scrub to remove some signs of cement discoloration. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Cement Grout being AppliedThe grout used is cement mixed with sand. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Fitting a Tile into PlaceA tile is fitted into place using the handle of a regular hammer.dozerSep 27, 2011
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