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Porcelain Paving Pros and Cons

The London Tile Co.

We stock a wide range of external tiles, which are often referred to as porcelain paving slabs, so we thought we would run through the pros and cons of this new-ish paving material. If you have got any questions at all about our outdoor tiles please get in touch with our customers service team. Pros of Porcelain Paving.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Custom Building Products.

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10 Benefits of Outdoor Porcelain Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Want to know why everyone’s buzzing about external porcelain tiles at the moment? Read on to find out why people are choosing porcelain over traditional materials like cement, stone and wood. 10 Benefits of Outdoor Porcelain Tiles. we stock two ranges of external porcelain for you to choose from.

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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. When choosing your tiles it is important to make sure they are suitable for use outdoors.

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The Great Outdoors: Tile for Outside Applications

Architectural Ceramics

But tile is not just for your kitchen or bathroom – there are tons of great tiles for outdoor use. Patios, pools, sun rooms, and lounge areas can turn out great using outdoor tile. Outdoor tiled spaces are open to the elements, so they need to be able to withstand weather and debris. Thickness and Durability.

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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. Firstly we only ever recommend thick porcelain for external use – 18mm+ is best as they are strong enough to withstand foot traffic as well as heavy garden furniture.

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Get The Look: A Cement Tile Rug

Granada Tile

It’s not a new look — in fact since the invention of cement tile, their patterns have been used in private homes and public buildings to bring in the color found in woven rugs and avoid the inevitable wear and tear. We especially like this look for just inside the front door, in bathrooms and on outdoor spaces.

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