February 04, 2025
Low maintenance, incredible strength, and stunning beauty are just some of the reasons why you should opt for porcelain paving. Whether you’re choosing the right type of stone for your own garden design or recommending the best paving slabs for a client’s landscaping project, you can’t go too far wrong with porcelain paving!
Rapidly becoming the go-to choice for ground coverage and decorative outdoor flooring, we’ve pulled together all the reasons why landscapers and homeowners are switching from natural stone to porcelain paving.
This feature is a huge advantage. With natural stone, you must add a sealant to provide extra protection. But porcelain slabs are naturally non-porous so that water won’t soak through. This reduces any risks of weather damage or erosion. It also means any liquids, such as red wine, BBQ grease or muddy pawprints, won’t stain your slabs and are easy to wipe away.
This non-porous quality also means water is not absorbed from the bottom up. Making porcelain slabs resistant to erosion from beneath the slab. This helps maintain a strong foundation and high-quality paving slabs for years to come.
We think the most valuable feature of porcelain slabs is that they keep their colour far longer than other stone or concrete pavers. For landscapers or homeowners investing in a particular shade of paving, you’ll be happy to know your investment will pay off! Porcelain slabs are not only resistant to water damage and stains, they’re also resistant to sun fading.
Porcelain slabs are designed to mirror the qualities of natural stone. So, like stone, porcelain slabs are extremely tough, handling high levels of foot traffic without fading, scuffing or weakening. Furthermore, they’re weather-resistant! Being non-porous, rain or snow will not affect its colour, structure or strength.
Whereas some pavers and decking can become slippery as the winter months arrive, porcelain keeps your feet firmly on the ground. Porcelain slabs have an anti-slip texture on the surface for additional grip when walking across them. Reducing the chance of falls or slips. Furthermore, with their resistance to erosion, they secure themselves in place without the risk of crumbling underneath and becoming wobbly or uneven.
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance patio that looks incredible all year round, porcelain paving is the one! It only requires 2-3 cleans a year, but no chemicals or specialist cleaners are needed. For small patios, soapy water and a sponge will do the job. For larger areas, a gentle jet wash will keep them looking as good as new.
Porcelain is quickly becoming a popular choice for landscapers, gardeners and even interior designers – porcelain slabs make excellent internal flooring. Whether you have a small city garden or a large outdoor space you want to section into different areas, porcelain complements any shape, style or size garden. Being hard-wearing and anti-slip, it also works well for various outdoor features such as walkways, patios, seating areas, or around water features.
Ultimately, we want our paving to look incredible and wow our guests! That’s why we and our customers love the sleek, contemporary appearance of porcelain. It has a natural shine to the surface, whether wet or dry, adding a touch of elegance to your landscaping. Porcelain slabs are also available in a range of colours, so you can find your preferred shade knowing they’ll deliver a sophisticated, modern, and professional finish.
We’re glad you asked! Since introducing our new paving and decorative stone range, we now supply a great range of porcelain slabs for your landscaping needs. Depending on your required coverage and budget, as well as your preferred colour and style, we offer five different types of porcelain paving.
Hammerstone Nero Porcelain Slabs — Our Hammerstone range is lighter than traditional stone paving but offers the strength and durability of natural stone. The Nero shade leaves a striking silver-grey finish and elegant sheen to your patio.
Hammerstone Grey Porcelain Slabs — A classic and timeless look that complements all garden styles and sizes. Offering a softer matt grey, its surface mimics natural stone and has the non-porous, anti-slip features that come with porcelain slabs.
Hammerstone Beige Porcelain Slabs — For a warmer look and feel in your outdoor space, opt for the sunny creams and yellows of our Beige Hammerstone. It’s highly resistant to foot traffic, extreme weather, and sun fading, so it’ll keep its colour for years!
Saga Black Porcelain Slabs — Saga Black offers a sleek, elegant and sophisticated finish to your landscaping. With shades of grey, charcoal and silver, it really is our most glamorous style of porcelain while maintaining all the benefits of porcelain paving.
Grey Sandstone Porcelain Slabs — Our newest member of the porcelain family, this is an excellent option for Sandstone fans. Inspired by the appearance of natural sandstone but combining all the great qualities of porcelain.
Preparation is essential to the longevity and quality of any landscaping task, especially with porcelain paving. By preparing the ground correctly, you make the whole process of laying porcelain much easier. It involves adding a layer of sub-base, mortar and primer to keep your paving slabs secure and in place. Read our complete step-by-step guide for laying porcelain paving.
If you know exactly which porcelain paving you want, you can order online or speak with our customer services team. Remember to include your EasyJoint Joint Compound to seal the joints neatly! If you or your clients want to see the different types of porcelain in situ, head to our St. Albans branch to view them all. Our stone specialists are on hand to help, and we can arrange delivery directly to your site.
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