CONCRETE & STONEWORK
PORCELAIN:
THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR FLOOR COVERING
Katy Harris, Marketing Director
at Verona discusses the benefits
of using porcelain outdoors, and
explores inspirational ways to use
the material in your next project.
Outdoor spaces are incredibly
versatile, and can be creatively
transformed in so many different
ways. No matter the size or space of
a garden, homeowners are investing
time and money into creating
something functional and style-led.
Whether it’s an entertaining space
with a fire pit, beautiful blooms to
establish corners and borders or an
outdoor living space with furniture
around a focal point, the possibilities
are endless.
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The use of 20mm thick outdoor
porcelain is growing in popularity
and features a wide range of features
and benefits that tackle many
issues associated with natural stone
paving and timber decking. Versatile
and functional, 20mm porcelain
tiles deliver a hard-wearing floor
covering. Fade resistant even in
strong sunlight, the porcelain will
retain its good looks for years to
come, with no special maintenance
needed. Simply clean with a brush
and warm soapy water or porcelain
cleaner on a regular basis.
Natural stone has the ability to
absorb water, expand and crack,
so to prevent this regular sealing is
required. When it comes to 20mm
porcelain, the material is frost-
proof and doesn’t require the extra
maintenance of sealing.
Natural stone paving can also
feature a riven or textured surface
and each paving slab can vary
in thickness. This adds character
to floors, but with this comes an
uneven surface, which can be unsafe
in busy family areas. Porcelain is
created to be even and perfectly flat,
providing a safe and durable surface
covering. Each tile is manufactured
to tight tolerances ensuring an even
thickness and level surface for a
secure surface underfoot.
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