Setting Out re-tiling 3 outdoor steps

[rayprudhoe]

About to start and re-tile 3 front door steps with 2 sides with quarry tiles.
What order do I tile ?
Having removed the old ones do I need to treat with anything before tiling?
What is the best fix for these?
Thanks

[timeless john]

Use a fast set flexible waterproof/frostproof cement based adhesive.
Clean all loose material and dust - and skim over with same adhesive.
Set up to tile fronts (risers) and sides then top (treads).
Make sure you allow for overhang on treads to cover tile thickness on risers.
Post a picture for a more detailed setting out proceedure.
Have fun and enjoy.

[rayprudhoe]

Thanks for your reply.
Pics herewith-steps look even worse.
As a DIYer don't think I can do worse-hopefully

[faithhealer]

After you have taken the tiles off you should 'square up' the steps if they are pitted and/or bellied. Might as well have a flat step to start with. Use the rapid set tile addy to fill in any holes
ps welcome to the forum

[365drills]

That is some seriously bad tiling....



I'm suprised there hasnt been an accident down them !!!

[Pebbs]

Its seriously nasty work, and yet the garden looks beautiful.... think that substrate needs a good going over before any tiling is started.

Pebbs

[timeless john]

Seen the pics - - Good luck!
Setting out the sides will be fun.
Doubt if it will take long to remove the tiles.

[Ken Bruty]

Jeepers that's a total refurb job.

[Dave]

Seen the pics - - Good luck!
Setting out the sides will be fun.
Doubt if it will take long to remove the tiles.

I forsee some closures..

[timeless john]

I think I'd just do the fronts and render the sides flush!

[Phil Hobson]

I forsee some closures..

Closures Dave, now you are showing your age

[Dave Ramsden]

From a pro point of view Id rip off and rebuild the steps to suit the tile size.
If your going to repair the steps before re-tiling you may as well put a little extra in for aesthetics.

[rayprudhoe]

I think I'd just do the fronts and render the sides flush!

Her in doors would not like that!
Any tips on setting out the sides having laid the risers first as you suggested?

[rayprudhoe]

I forsee some closures..

What are closures?

[rayprudhoe]

Seen the pics - - Good luck!
Setting out the sides will be fun.
Doubt if it will take long to remove the tiles.

Any tips for setting out the sides?