Porcelain paving – why choose porcelain over block paving or sandstone paving
Porcelain paving is ultra-sleek and sophisticated it offers a designer edge that you’ll be eager to show off to your friends and family. Porcelain is made from a mixture of clay and sand it has the look and feel of high-grade natural stone but is much more reasonably priced. These type of paving stones are ideal for those looking for a high-end finish on their patio or paving on a budget. See one of our porcelain patio projects mid-construction in Norton Stockton on Tees.
Durable, water-resistant, and scratch-proof, outdoor porcelain slabs are perfect for areas with high footfall, such as patios and pathways. They’re also extremely hard-wearing and non-porous, this means you need to spend time covering stains or buying expensive sealants. In fact, all-porcelain needs is a quick jet wash to keep it looking as good as new.
Paving slabs and block paving have long been the staple choice for our exterior patios/driveways and landscaping projects, however, porcelain paving has become hugely popular in recent years, thanks in part to the interior design trend of indoor/outdoor which sees interior flooring seamlessly flowing into your outside garden areas. The above porcelain paving is called Serenity Grey and has been laid with an anthracite grey cobbled edging.
Porcelain paving can be used for patios and paving, they’re the perfect material which provides everything you could possibly want from an outdoor patio or paving tile. It’s low-maintenance and beautiful, it ticks all the right boxes for paving or hard landscaping in your garden.
As a patio/paving material, porcelain offers many advantages over block paving /concrete paving: –
- Outdoor porcelain paving is stain resistant
- Has a textured surface for grip
- Are resistant to a number of weather conditions
- Are frost and fade resistant
- Non-porous and water-resistant.
- The low porosity of the porcelain tiles makes them virtually impermeable, giving them added traction and protecting you from potential slip hazards.
Porcelain paving is ideal to use in an area where you may be considering putting a hot tub or pool. The surface of porcelain tiles are wipe-clean and stain-proof making them equally suitable for outdoor social events, such as barbecues or drinks with friends. Give Green Onion Landscaping a call 01642 640303 for your free outdoor tile patio, paving or driveway quotation.
