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Porcelain Paving

Porcelain paving is growing in popularity. Even though this is one of the more expensive paving stone options it should be seen as an investment - they are very durable, resistant to thermal shock, so it's difficult for both scratches and stains to take hold on porcelain. As a result, it maintains its aesthetic appeal but also in terms of having low maintenance requirements this will save maintenance time and maintenance material costs over the years

When selecting a porcelain paving look for a 'vitrified porcelain paving'. This refers to the manufacturing process, without going into the process itself the important aspect is what does it mean for your porcelain tile? Well a vitrified tile will be: much more weatherproof since it will have a water absorption rate of less than 0.5%, which means it is much resilient against frost, spills, moss and algae growth. These things simply have nowhere to attach themselves to so it's therefore simple to clean. However, the process also provides anti-slip qualities so you don't need to worry that your porcelain patio will double up as an ice rink when wet!

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Porcelain paving comes in a wide variety of colour choices, shapes and sizes. You'd be hard pressed to find a style which doesn't appeal to you. As well as the obvious square or rectangular shapes they are also available in plank styles too. Across the different types of paving slabs you will come across a many subtle shade differences with most focussing on variations of grey - from almost white to black. You will also be able to find that there is a reasonably large range of buff shades but that also designs have also been incorporated into some  paving slabs or an aging, almost metallic, effect has been integrated into the design.

With such a range, Porcelain paving does provide the breadth of designs to go for a very modern, contemporary style but there are also options which will work vey well if you have an older property and are wanting a more traditional cottage look too.

It's also work thinking about the edge of your patio. Choosing a different colour to effectively frame, or border your patio it can give it another dimension and bring out your main paving slabs in more dramatic fashion.

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Here's a short video showing the area before we installed a new Kandla Grey porcelain patio.

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Porcelain Paving Maintenance

As already touched upon porcelain paving tiles are one of the best choices if you are looking for a low maintenance, durable outdoor patio slab - that keeps on looking good from one season to the next. The vitrification process provides the porcelain paving tiles properties which make it resistant to spills such as red wine or barbeque fats or oils. It resits fading and it even unaffected by some acids. For natural garden dirt such as bird droppings, algae, moss or mould simply cleaning with some soapy water makes it very easy to clean.

Unlike some of the paving stone options your won't need to seal most types of porcelain tiles. It has great longevity attributes, so year after year maintenance requirements will be extremely low.

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Frequently Asked Porcelain Paving Questions

  • Can you paint patio slabs?

    The brief reply to the question is yes. However, if you are thinking of repainting your outdoor patio rather than replacing it you truly ought to not try to do this on a tight budget - which may seem counterintuitive but it will be counterproductive.

    Top-quality acrylic based paints would certainly be best. However, you must understand that to provide resilience these paints will certainly require to be applied heavily and also in numerous coats with a brush or roller. Also, they should be allowed to completely dry normally for a couple of days, so please inspect the forecast prior to starting this course of action. These paints are often designed for warehouses for marking safety routes so the colour options may also be a little unnatural for a garden environment. 

    With a painted patio - remember this is just a layer and will undergo table and chair bumps and scrapes. It may give a band-aid approach to boosting the look of your patio for a little while but once the paint starts to chip away attempting to overpaint once more will certainly not look great!

  • Can you lay patio slabs straight onto grass?

    Of course, you can simply lay a paving piece on any surface area however you need to think about what will be completed effect. If you just intended to use a few slabs simply as a stepping rock then with a little sand and a little work with a spade you could level the ground to place a paver that can be stepped on without wobbling for a while. However, if you are intending on utilising chairs, tables, bar-b-ques you really should set your paving slabs into an effectively-prepared sub-base, which will certainly provide a strong, flat base for your pavers to then be fixed onto a mortar base. This will prevent weeds from showing up via paving joints and also ensure you do not have loose or unsteady paving stones.

  • Which is better for a patio area - decking or paving?

    Clearly, an installer who only does one of these will persuade you down that particular path. However, there are some scenarios where one may have the edge over the other. One of the main ones being the budget you are working with.

    As a quick comparison - especially against wooden decking a patio made up from any of the slab options we have covered will be stronger, and as a result, last longer and require less maintenance. However, if you want to have a large single level social area and have a garden on a steep slope decking will offer a more cost-effective solution. The decking can be laid on a frame, which can simply be build up from the lower end of the slope. To do the same for a paved patio will require much more death moval and supporting walls to be constructed so will be more costly. 

  • Can the same paving slabs be used for a driveway?

    Yes - certain types of paving can also be used for a driveway so you can have consistent paving from the front of your house down the sides and to your back garden patio. 

    Not all pavers will be suitable but granite setts and driveway grade Indian stone would be perfectly good choices for this.

  • What's the best way to clean a patio

    Clearly, this will depend on how dirty your patio is and whether or not staining has taken place.

    For regular quick and easy cleaning simply mixing a cup of washing up liquid in a bucket of warm water and brushing this across your patio with a firm bristled brush is suitable for all types of pavers. 

    Pressure washing can be used for most pavers but this can remove sealers - although thoroughly cleaning this way will be good preparation for re-sealing when dry. with a pressure washer you should be more careful near the joints as high pressure can damage and dislodge jointing. If this does happen it is best to apply some jointing compound to prevent this from becoming an area for weed and algae growth. There are many options on the market, many of which can simply be brushed into the gaps so no DIY skills requried.