Are you familiar with outdoor tiles?
These porcelain tiles, composed of sandstone, ceramic, and clay, are specially designed for outdoor use. Lending an ultra-neat and elegant look to your landscape, they easily replace traditional outdoor pavers… and offer several advantages compared to their "rival."
Here's why you should incorporate them into your outdoor decor
Outdoor porcelain tile is easy to install
One of the great advantages of outdoor porcelain tile lies in its weight, which is significantly lighter than that of ordinary concrete or natural stone pavers. This is primarily due to its thickness, typically 20 mm, which is up to 2 to 3 times thinner than traditional pavers. Yet, it is no less resistant and solid! Since these tiles are easy to handle, their installation requires less effort.
Versatile, porcelain tiles can be glued to a concrete surface or laid on compacted and leveled gravel, either directly on the ground or on elevated surfaces such as balconies and roof terraces.
Source: Msisurfaces.com (Arterra Collection - Porcelain Pavers)
Outdoor porcelain tile easily integrates into your landscaping
No concrete paver can express richness like a porcelain floor. A huge variety of finishes are available, from those precisely imitating natural stone to those convincingly recalling the grain and texture of different wood species.
Here is a high-end collection of porcelain pavers: ARTERRA
In addition, an almost infinite choice of colors is available, facilitating the harmonious integration of porcelain tiles into your backyard, porch, or balcony. Consider coordinating it with the colors of brick, vinyl, stone, wood, or any other material used in your home's exterior cladding.
The different shapes and sizes of tiles offered will also allow you to give free rein to your creativity and create effects adapted to the architectural style of your home, whether it is more modern, Scandinavian, contemporary, ancestral, colonial, etc.
Outdoor porcelain tile is resistant and durable
Investing in outdoor porcelain flooring is a wise choice because, unlike other materials, it will last for years and years without showing the slightest sign of fatigue or wear. Indeed, outdoor porcelain is fired at approximately 1200 °C, which gives it great resistance not only to shocks but also to temperature variations — a must for Quebec's climate. *However, be careful to select porcelain with a moisture absorption rate of less than 0.5%: this way, it will not fear frost or thaw.*
This material also does not fear summer heat (or even fire, for that matter). Sun, chemicals, and salt also do not alter its appearance, as porcelain does not discolour.
Furthermore, don't be afraid to damage it with your shoes (and the small pebbles stuck in their soles) or by moving your garden furniture: these tiles are scratch-resistant.
RASA Collection 24x24 Beige (concrete-stone appearance)
Some types of outdoor porcelain tiles are non-slip
If you plan to install a pool surround, opt for non-slip outdoor porcelain tiles: they guarantee superior traction for bare or shod feet on wet surfaces (some brands even feature Zero Slip technology).
This product, combining beauty and safety, is also ideal for stairs to reduce the risk of falls. Also consider non-slip tiles for building your slab designed to accommodate a spa.
Porcelain tile requires almost no maintenance
Since the finish of outdoor porcelain is non-porous, dirt accumulates only superficially, greatly easing the cleaning task. Indeed, a simple mop (damp, without soap) will be enough to restore its original appearance. If you want a deeper clean, simply add vinegar to your water or use a pressure washer.
Moreover, unlike concrete pavers, porcelain tile hardly stains, making it a great ally when it comes to cooking on the BBQ (and accidentally dropping greasy food on the ground).
FIRENZE GRIGIO tile 24x24 (concrete appearance)
The choice is clear
- Unmatched refinement
- Vast variety
- Excellent resistance and great durability
- Safe non-slip properties
- Minimal maintenance
It is clear that outdoor porcelain stands out as the material of choice for creating an inviting and distinguished outdoor space.
Visit Céramique l’Entrepôt to discover our vast selection of superior quality outdoor porcelain tiles.
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