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 Porcelain Paving
Porcelain paving 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
> Durability
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.
> Low Maintenance
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.
> Slip Resistance
Moulded textures give porcelain an inherent slip resistance.
> Weather Resistance
Resistance to frost, moisture, and extreme weather conditions, which make it ideal for year-round use.
Styles, Colours, and Finishes
We have a variety of porcelain options available, from different styles, colours and finishes.
We supply porcelain paving in a variety of colour options:
Some porcelain options 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 porcelain’s 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 can 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. It’s 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)
1. 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.
2. Does porcelain paving get slippery when wet?
Porcelain paving is available in both smooth and riven finishes, both options offer anti-slip properties.
3. 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.
