Porcelain Paving Leeds
Porcelain patios laid across Leeds and West Yorkshire, in everything from near-white to charcoal, wood-effect planks and patterned tiles.
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Porcelain paving
Porcelain is one of the more expensive paving options, but it's worth seeing as an investment. It's very hard, so it resists scratches, and it absorbs almost no water, so stains, moss and algae struggle to take hold. It keeps its looks with very little maintenance, which saves time and cleaning products over the years.
Look for vitrified porcelain. Vitrified porcelain has a water absorption rate below 0.5%, which makes it highly resistant to frost and spills and very easy to clean. Outdoor porcelain also has a textured, slip-resistant surface, so it won't turn into an ice rink in the rain.
Porcelain finishes
Choosing porcelain
Porcelain comes in a huge range of colours, shapes and sizes, including long plank formats. Most ranges are shades of grey, from almost white to black, but there are plenty of buff tones, patterned tiles and aged or metallic-effect finishes too.
That range means porcelain works for a sleek modern garden, and there are styles that suit an older property or a cottage look as well. It's also worth thinking about the edge: a contrasting border frames the patio and makes the main slabs stand out.
Porcelain patio installation
Here's a short video of a garden before we laid a new Kandla Grey porcelain patio.
Looking after porcelain
Porcelain is one of the best choices for a low-maintenance patio that looks good from one season to the next. It resists spills such as red wine and barbecue fat, doesn't fade, and even shrugs off some acids. For everyday dirt such as bird droppings, algae and moss, warm soapy water is enough.
Unlike most natural stone, porcelain generally doesn't need sealing, so year-to-year upkeep is minimal.
Porcelain paving questions answered
Is porcelain paving slippery?
Outdoor porcelain has a textured, slip-resistant surface, so it's safe in wet weather. Polished indoor tiles aren't suitable outside.
Does porcelain paving need sealing?
Generally no. Vitrified porcelain absorbs almost no water, so it doesn't need sealing the way natural stone does.
How much does a porcelain patio cost?
Our guide price is £160 per square metre, so a typical 20 to 40 square metre patio comes to roughly £3,200 to £6,400. See our paving costs page.
Is porcelain better than Indian stone?
It depends on the look you want and your budget. Porcelain needs less upkeep and stays uniform; Indian stone costs less and has natural variation.
Get a free porcelain patio quote
Tell us roughly how big the patio will be and which finish you like, and we'll come back with a price. Or ring 0113 519 1919.