Has anyone used outdoor grade porcelain as a patio?
Sonia
last year
I’ve heard how good it is, hardy and non slip. Our deck is rotting so we need to replace it. I love patterned Moroccan style tiles but OH doesn’t and we have Indian Sandstone elsewhere but fancied something different. We particularly like the wood effect paving, so it looks like a deck but much hardier. The area is only about 13 metres sq. Here’s a couple of pics to show what I mean. Does it look TOO fake?
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11 months agoSonia
11 months agoA puppy is much more exciting Gabby! What breed? The tiles I’m using are above but here it is again. Outdoor grade porcelain. I’m a tad nervous as I hope they are going to look good!
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11 months agoTorrential rain called off work, but just the grouting to be done tomorrow. Getting there!
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11 months agoThat’s the joy of paving Gabby, it is relatively low maintenance apart from the odd jet wash, and if well laid last forever.
E D the downpour was wonderful, really cooled things down. I stepped on it barefoot when the rain stopped and it was completely non slip. The water dissipated quickly too. We’ve had a mini gutter grid laid by the house walls to aid drainage, but gravel would do the job too. It could have gone the other end by the wall but by the house it is barely visible.
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11 months agoYou can create a wow factor patio by using some beautiful wood effect outdoor porcelain tiles.
Ideal for those who want to achieve the natural look without comprising on the non-slip and hardwearing characteristics that 20mm porcelain brings.
These 20mm outdoor porcelain tiles have many benefits:Stain Resistant (Perfect For Pets)
Scratch Resistant
Anti-Slip (Great For Families)
Anti-Frost
Super Strong (Ideal For Driveways)
Easy To Clean
Low Maintenance
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11 months agoRain has stopped so finally put garden furniture back on the patio. Really like it. Only drawback (there’s always one) is the non slip finish makes it difficult to clean and it does stain. Lovely to walk on though.
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