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Porcelain Paving Vs. Natural Stone

The London Tile Co.

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.

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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

We’ve seen the popularity of external porcelain tiles explode over the last year, and it’s no surprise since the list of benefits is a long one. We only recommend tiles that are at least 18mm thick, double the thickness of a standard internal porcelain tile, as this is more suitable for external use. Installing onto Lawns.

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Installing External Porcelain Tiles With PorcelQuick Adpeds

The London Tile Co.

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.

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Tips For Planning Outdoor Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Bearing in mind the (rarely) scorching sun, Valverdi Indoor-Out porcelain tiles are 100% colourfast, which means their colour won’t fade. Frost can be extremely damaging to natural stone tiles if they have not been properly sealed. Porcelain is also highly stain-resistant and won’t discolour from algae build-up.

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Offering MORE solutions to every day problems

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

A concentrated daily cleaner formulated specifically for cleaning natural stone, tile, and concrete surfaces. Stone & Quartz Cleaner + Protector. A 2-in-1 daily cleaner and protector formulated specifically for cleaning and protecting natural stone and quartz surfaces. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer.

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame. The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty. Check out Lane from our collection of porcelain tiles.

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COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. To achieve true impact, projects require the best in both tile and installation.

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