The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 24, 2018

It goes without saying that all paving materials will have pros and cons, but with porcelain fast becoming the material of choice for patios we wanted to see how it compares to another popular material: natural stone. Most natural stone paving has a rustic finish that can look out of place when used in modern homes and gardens.

Natural Stone 145

Natural Stone Porcelain Stone Adhesive 145

The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

Porcelain has a range of benefits when used outdoors but as it’s a relatively new product we have answered some of the most important questions about porcelain paving, if you have any others please feel free to comment below or get in touch. Polished porcelain is not recommended for outdoor use as it can become slippery.

Porcelain 174

Porcelain Adhesive Natural Stone Cement 174

The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 3, 2015

Frost can be extremely damaging to natural stone tiles if they have not been properly sealed. Porcelain has an inherent low porosity, which means that it won’t get cracks from frozen moisture, unlike ceramic and natural stone. To secure the tiles into place, the adhesive used must be suitable for outside use.

Outdoor 100

Outdoor Tile Porcelain Adhesive 100

The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

When choosing your tiles it is important to make sure they are suitable for use outdoors. Slip resistance is also important, so look out for an ‘R’ rating on outdoor tiles that is 10 or higher. PorcelPave is an outdoor only product that ranges from 18mm to 20mm in thickness and is available in many different styles.

Porcelain 173

Porcelain Tile Adhesive Grout 173

The London Tile Co.

JULY 17, 2017

Traditionally the most popular materials for patios have been natural stone and concrete slabs for many years, but recently porcelain has seen a huge increase. Secondly, the tiles cannot be installed in the same way as paving slabs – this is because porcelain is non-porous and does not adhere to a base of sand or cement.

Porcelain 133

Porcelain Tile Grout Cement 133

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Florida Tile (Booth 3620 ), Divinity HDP® Color Body Porcelain: Distinguished by the veining, striations and imperfections of natural stone, this floor and wall tile is available in four colors. To achieve true impact, projects require the best in both tile and installation.

Products 100

Products Tile Decking North America 100