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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. When choosing your tiles it is important to make sure they are suitable for use outdoors. We stock two ranges of external porcelain paving tiles at The London Tile Co.

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AHF unveils Comfortstone engineered stone

Floor Covering News

—AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We Tile sizes include 16 × 16 and 12 × 24.

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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.

But don’t worry, we’ve got some advice you should bear in mind when you’re tiling an outside space, whether that’s a patio, path, balcony or terrace. What to think about when tiling outside: Ensure you have chosen tiles suitable for outside use. What are you going to lay your tiles or paving on to?

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Can I Use Porcelain Tiles Outside?

The London Tile Co.

Often natural stone or concrete slabs are used on patios, however these materials can require regular cleaning and sealing, and can look a little old fashioned. While it is the perfect material for outdoor use, not all porcelain tiles can be used outside. Benefits of Using Porcelain Tiles Outside.

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Back Buttering Tile: How Important Is It?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Do you back butter your tile? Back buttering tile is a highly opinionated and widely-debated topic among tile installers. Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. So, how important is it?

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