Porcelain paving is a durable and low-maintenance choice for enhancing your outdoor space. Porcelain slabs are resistant to stains, scratches, and wear from the weather. They are ideal for outdoor patios, walkways, garden paths, and commercial spaces.
We offer an extensive range of porcelain colour options, including Light Grey, Dark Grey, Black, White, Beige, Natural Tone, and Wood Effect. Our porcelain garden tiles come in a variety of sizes and designs to suit different outdoor projects. Read More
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Introduction to Outdoor Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain paving, also known as porcelain slabs or tiles, is a modern, durable and low-maintenance choice for enhancing your outdoor space. Porcelain slabs are resistant to stains, scratches, and wear from the weather, making them ideal for outdoor patios, walkways, garden paths, and commercial spaces.
Benefits of Porcelain Paving Slabs
Porcelain is a dense, hard material that's resistant to scratches, stains, and water damage. It can withstand heavy traffic, extreme weather, and everyday use.
Porcelain is non-porous, so it doesn't require sealing or re-sanding like natural stone. It can be kept clean with simple sweeping and occasional washing.
Moulded textures give porcelain an inherent slip resistance.
Resistance to frost, moisture, and extreme weather conditions, which make it ideal for year-round use.
Porcelain Paving Applications
Porcelain outdoor tiles are a great choice for all kinds of outdoor projects thanks to its clean look and durability. Whether you're laying a garden path, redoing your patio, or even updating your driveway, porcelain slabs offer a stylish, low-maintenance option that holds up well in all weather.
External porcelain tiles donโt stain easily and are super easy to keep clean, making them ideal for busy outdoor spaces. If youโre after something modern and long-lasting, porcelain paving is definitely worth considering.
- Porcelain Garden Paths
- Porcelain Patio Tiles
- Porcelain Driveway Block Paving
Styles, Colours, and Finishes
We have a variety of porcelain paving options available, from different styles, colours and finishes.
We supply porcelain slabs in a variety of colour options:
Some outdoor porcelain tiles mimic natural stone, like our riven/textured porcelain slabs, allowing you the ability to use modern slabs to achieve a more traditional finish, further supplying porcelain options with a smooth surface for more modern, contemporary designs.
Due to porcelainโs man-made (clay and sand) properties, this ensures consistency in colour and finishes throughout batches.
Porcelain vs. Natural Stone & Concrete
When choosing between porcelain, natural stone, and concrete for paving, you should consider the following points to ensure you make the correct decision for your paving project.
Maintenance
Porcelain is low maintenance, while natural stone requires regular sealing and treating. Concrete is also a durable and affordable option.
Appearance
Natural stone offers a range of unique finishes and textures, while porcelain comes in a wide variety of design options.
Durability
Porcelain is stronger and denser than natural stone, and can withstand higher temperatures. Concrete is also a very durable option.
Cost
Natural stone is typically more expensive than porcelain, but concrete is one of the most affordable paving options.
Porosity
Porcelain is non-porous, while natural stone is highly porous.
Cutting
Porcelain is harder to cut than natural stone and may require specialist machinery.
Maintenance Tips
Porcelain is very easy to maintain with simple brushing to clear debris, and occasionally using soapy water to clean the porcelain slabs. Itโs important to note that porcelain slabs are more front-resistant than natural stone meaning they wont crack during cold winter months.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use porcelain paving in driveways?
Yes, porcelain block paving is suitable for use on driveways due to its enhanced durability and resistance to cracks and scratches.
Does porcelain paving get slippery when wet?
Porcelain paving is available in both smooth and riven finishes, both options offer anti-slip properties.
Do porcelain slabs fade over time?
As a results on the man-made properties for porcelain (sand and clay) porcelain colors maintain their appearance for years to come, with very little to no discoloration.
Are porcelain slabs frost-resistant?
Porcelain slabs are a great choice for cold weather because they donโt absorb much water, so they wonโt crack when it freezes.
Theyโre really tough and hold up well outdoors, even in winter. Just make sure theyโre installed properly with good drainage and the right adhesive, and theyโll last for years.
Do porcelain tiles crack?
Porcelain tiles are really strong and durable, so they donโt crack easily under normal use. Theyโre made at high temperatures, which makes them super hard and dense.
That said, like any tile, they can crack if something really heavy is dropped on them or if theyโre not installed on a solid, level surface. Proper installation makes all the difference in preventing cracks.