When it comes to stylish, high quality paving, porcelain is one of the most popular choices for homeowners, architects, and designers alike. We love the clean lines and timeless elegance of porcelain paving, and the ever-growing range of styles and colours that’s available.

We receive a lot of queries about porcelain paving and its advantages and disadvantages, so we have put our experience and professional insights together for you here. We can think of way more pros than cons to porcelain paving, but we’ll explain them all, so you have all the information you need to decide what works best for you.

Of course, we’re always here to talk if you need any information or advice – give us a call on 01604 581444.

Pros Of Porcelain Paving

Porcelain paving is stylish & contemporary

We’re a technical lot, so quality and top specifications are always high priorities for us, but we also want to help make your home look incredible. Porcelain paving ticks all those boxes every time.

As this is a man-made material, it has been fine-tuned to incorporate the best in quality and design. The wide range of styles includes clean, solid surfaces, wood, stone and other effects which are unbelievably realistic, and a variety of deep colours. Design gurus: let your creativity run wild!

Porcelain paving tiles are now available in a range of sizes. Larger slabs have become extremely popular for a chic outdoor environment, but the choice is all yours. They also feature precision-cut edges and corners, for clean, precise alignment – a design feature that is prized now and will work well into the future.

Porcelain requires low maintenance

A great advantage of porcelain paving is the ease of maintenance and minimal upkeep. We all have busy lives, and we would rather spend our time entertaining and enjoying the paving than cleaning it!

As porcelain is extremely compact and non-porous, it absorbs very little water or other substances, and spills are easily cleaned up without leaving stains behind.

To keep porcelain slabs looking perfect for years, simply sweep away any loose dirt and clean with a pressure hose.

Durability of porcelain paving slabs

Quality and durability are vital, and porcelain paving is a winner here too.

These slabs last a lot longer than other surfaces thanks to porcelain’s solid state, which has been specially designed to withstand all the pressure of everyday life.

Worried about chips and cracks? Don’t be! These tiles are so solid they have to be cut by special diamond-edged machinery.

Rain, frost, snow and sunlight can change the appearance of other surfaces and even damage them permanently, but porcelain sails through all of those without a care in the world.

Concrete and wood can lose their colour over time. They can also warp and crack due to freezing and thawing, but the non-porous nature of porcelain prevents all of that. It is frost proof, and even with continued exposure to the sun, your porcelain paving’s rich colour and design won’t change.

From rain to spilled drinks… again, don’t worry about it. Porcelain paving is designed to be slip-resistant. Some styles will have their own unique textures, which are even more slip-resistant, so you can choose the slabs that best suit your home and family.

Porcelain’s structure also prevents mould and moss from growing, which can often make other tiles slippery.

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We have gone on about the pros, we know, but there are a few potential disadvantages you should be aware of too.

Cons Of Porcelain Paving

Does porcelain paving cost a little more than other tiles and surfaces? Yes, in many cases it does. You’re paying for quality materials, and there is a wide range of porcelain paving these days, with options to suit most budgets.

We like to consider long-term costs, because this paving is going to be part of your home for many years and should ultimately add to its overall value. Porcelain will last considerably longer than its cheaper counterparts, and you won’t have to deal with extra costs for weather damage or stains.

Porcelain paving cutting issues

As we mentioned, a standard blade won’t cut it. Slicing through porcelain and creating those sleek edges requires specialised, diamond-edged machinery.

This can mean that purchasing and receiving your paving takes a little longer, but rest assured that every slab will be a perfect fit, and your home will look all the better for it.

Fixing porcelain paving slabs

Professional installation is essential, to ensure that these beautiful porcelain slabs are perfectly aligned and flawlessly fitted, so that you get the optimum use and durability from them.

As with most DIY and building projects, a simple layout with straight sides and 90-degree angles (or as close as possible) can save you time and money. But do you really want to cut corners with a project like this?

Are You Pro-Porcelain?

After reading the pros and cons of porcelain paving slabs, we hope you have all the information you need.

You can view our full product range here – all available for delivery or collection – and if you would like to have a look at these exceptional paving styles and colours in person, get in touch on 01604 581444 to arrange a visit.