WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF CONCRETE TILE, AND HOW THICK SHOULD IT BE?
On average, a 12×12 tile weighs about four pounds when made with a standard concrete mix. That weight is based on the recommended thickness of between three-eighths and five-eighths inch thickness, with half-inch being the ideal standard. Tiles can be poured thinner or thicker, depending on the mold and application. For example, tile for walls can be poured at one-quarter inch thick if desired. For standard flooring applications, a half-inch thick tile is the norm. Surprisingly, half-inch thick tiles can be used for applications like driveways, as long as they are installed over a concrete base. WILL CONCRETE TILE HOLD UP OUTSIDE IN COLD CLIMATES? As long as the tile was made and designed for that purpose, it will be fine in almost any environment. Concrete needs microscopic air pockets so moisture can expand and contract without affecting the solid concrete mass. Our proprietary mix formula, as do other exterior designed concrete tile, includes air-entrainment agents to help prevent t
