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Outdoor

Frost-proof 20mm porcelain patios, paths, steps and terraces, laid with proper falls and slip ratings suited to British weather.

Outdoor porcelain has changed what a patio can be. At 20mm thick, vitrified and practically non-porous, it shrugs off frost, moss and spilt barbecue fat, and it never needs sealing. Laid on the right base, with proper falls for drainage and a slip rating suited to wet feet (we’ll talk you through R-ratings), it stays flat and true through British winters.

This section covers porcelain patios, paths and steps and terraces and balconies, including how we handle drainage, edging and the threshold where inside meets out.

Bring the garden into your planning early: a free home design visit lets you see full-size samples against your own brickwork and planting, evenings and weekends included. You’ll receive a detailed written quotation within 48 hours, and our 10-year workmanship guarantee applies outdoors just as it does in. Request your free quotation.

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Grey porcelain paving slabs laid outside full-height glazed doors

Porcelain patios

Frost-proof 20mm porcelain patios with R11 slip resistance, laid on proper falls by time-served tilers and backed by a 10-year guarantee.

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Sandstone paving laid as a curved garden path beside a lawn

Paths & steps

Hard-wearing porcelain paths and steps with real grip in the wet, built with proper falls to shed water and shrug off frost.

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Plank-format wood-effect porcelain laid across a terrace under garden furniture

Terraces & balconies

Pedestal and bedded porcelain for terraces and balconies, protecting waterproof membranes and drainage beneath a frost-proof, low-maintenance surface.

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Riven sandstone paving laid across a garden terrace outside an oak-framed garden room

FAQs

Answers on outdoor porcelain, from how it compares with slabs to frost, moss, cleaning and the best time of year to lay.

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  1. 01 You tell us about the job Which room, what you have in mind, and roughly when you would like the work done.
  2. 02 A tiling specialist gets in touch To arrange your free home design visit, with evening and weekend appointments available.
  3. 03 You get it in writing Tile samples, layout advice and careful measuring first, then a detailed written quotation.
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