CONCRETE & STONEWORK
TRANSFORM YOUR HOME :
HOW OUTDOOR TILING CAN LEVEL UP YOUR GARDEN
Your garden is the easiest way to connect with nature – and with a little TLC , it can be the perfect sanctuary . Spending time in your garden is great for your mental health too , with over three million Brits noticing an improvement in their mental health once they moved out of an urban area and into a home with a garden or outdoor space .
Levelling up your garden doesn ’ t have to be as daunting as it sounds and outdoor tiling is proving incredibly popular , with over 8,000 Brits googling “ garden tiling ” each month . Here , tiling experts Instarmac find out the best ways to transform your garden with outdoor tiling .
How popular are garden renovations right now ? Gardens have been a key area of focus for Brits looking to upgrade their homes ever since the pandemic – during 2022 , the garden was the second-most popular area of the home to renovate . It ’ s hardly surprising , given that we weren ’ t allowed outside , but garden renovations have remained popular ever since . In fact , 51 % of Brits spent time upgrading their garden in 2023 .
During 2023 , patio or terrace renovations were the secondmost popular garden renovation amongst Brits , so expect outdoor tiling to remain trendy throughout 2024 . And , with early predictions reckoning 2024 could be the hottest year on record , it ’ s little surprise that Brits are planning to use outdoor tiling to level up their garden . But how can you make sure your tiling looks professional ?
Choosing the right material Porcelain is becoming a major player in the world of outdoor tiling , with garden enthusiasts increasingly preferring it over pricier materials like natural stone . Porcelain tiling is long-lasting , lightweight , and incredibly easy to clean , making it a garden owner ’ s dream .
9,900 Brits are searching for “ porcelain paving ” each month , a 22 % increase compared to this time last year . So , if you want to get ahead of the game , think about using porcelain for your garden renovation this year .
Josh Jinks , UltraTile Brand Manager , says : “ Porcelain might be a little more expensive than ceramic , but it ’ s more resistant to cracks and better protected against the elements . So , if you want a build that lasts , porcelain could be a great selection .”
Mosaic magic Mosaics are hardly a new trend , but you can expect mosaic tiling to be a big player in 2024 ! Commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms , mosaic tiling uses small , irregular shards of coloured glass , ceramics or other materials to create a stunning visual feature .
Jinks comments : “ When used in your garden , mosaics do a fantastic job of catching the eye . Try using them sparingly alongside more traditional forms of tiling to create attentiongrabbing features and emphasise your favourite areas of your garden .”
Mosaic tiling is one of the most commonly searched-for forms of tiling on Google . Over 18,000 Brits are searching for “ mosaic tiling ” each month , indicating just how popular mosaics are shaping up to be in 2024 .
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