You don't have to be an estate agent to know that a nice garden will boost the value of the home it's attached to. The positive effect on property value is one of the most common arguments for redesigning the back yard, and while it's kind of a shame to put all that effort into a space that you don't intend to use, the opportunity to get a higher price for your home is not to be sneezed at, especially in the current economic climate.
But there are hundreds of different ways to beautify a garden, and if you're serious about designing your way to a higher price tag, then you'll have to think up a good strategy first. Back in 2013, thisismoney.co.uk ran an article about the relationship between nice gardens and property value. They came to the conclusion that a big, extravagant garden design can actually discourage potential buyers, especially if they aren't keen gardeners themselves. A meticulously-manicured outdoor space is impressive, certainly, but these things require a lot of looking after; if the new owners aren't prepared to put in the hours, that once-wonderful garden will fall to rack and ruin before long.
So while a big, showy garden might well bump up the estimated value, you're more likely to actually sell your home if your garden is reasonably low-maintenance. And that's where we come in - low-maintenance is our middle name! Our gorgeous garden paving products require almost no care whatsoever, and they're still attractive enough to justify a nice big asking price.
So don't bother fiddling with flowers and tinkering with herbaceous border; you're more likely to catch a buyer's eye by offering them a garden that's beautiful without being a burden. Our minimal-effort porcelain paving looks absolutely stunning, and the new occupants can use it any way they see fit without worrying about the upkeep.
To find out more about our low-maintenance porcelain paving, call 02920 371584 or email info@porcelainpaving.co.uk.
One of the problems with natural stone products – particularly limestone paving, it seems – is how easily they fade. Sure, you’ll be utterly infatuated with those gorgeous stones when they’ve only just been laid, but leave them out in the sun and they’ll be washed-out and ugly before you know it.
This frustrating fade can be prevented with a good coat of sealer, but as you’re probably well aware by now, our motto here at PrimaPorcelain is ‘why bother?’ Applying sealer on a regular basis is just another chore to do, and if you spend a lot of time in the garden, you’ve probably got plenty of chores on your plate already. So why bother sealing your natural stone slabs when you could just plump for some porcelain and bypass the whole problem?
Our porcelain patio slabs are fade-resistant, which means that the look they come with will be the look they keep. Quartz paving, for example, wouldn’t look nearly as lovely if that intricate, colourful veneer went all grey and bleached after a bit of sunshine; fortunately, we realised that fading could be a problem, and we’ve done everything we can to stop it before we can start.
If you want an attractive outdoor floor that doesn’t fade away, porcelain patio slabs are the product for you. Drop us a line on info@porcelainpaving.co.uk to find out more.
The garden isn't the only space that can be improved by porcelain tiles, and we're always up for a little bit of interior design chat here at PrimaPorcelain. We've been thinking about kitchen design rather a lot recently, and today we'd like to share this magnificently modern kitchen design with all of you.
This contemporary-looking cuisine makes use of our Driftwood porcelain, and we think that those wood-style tiles complement the rest of the room perfectly. Take a look at the larger version of this image, and imagine how much better your kitchen might look with some beautiful porcelain flooring!
We're always sharing beautiful design ideas like this one. If you've got something to share with us, or you just want to see what else we have to offer, follow Porcelain Paving on Twitter - we're pretty friendly folk!
Sandstone paving is a fabulous outdoor flooring option, to be sure. It creates an indescribable atmosphere in the garden, and that unvarnished, authentic look lends itself to all kinds of different outdoor designs. Sandstone paving slabs give your family a smooth, stylish surface to enjoy, and no matter what you do in your outdoor space - dining, sunbathing, gardening - the sandstone tiles will work wonderfully well for you.
But sandstone's conspicuous charms do come with a downside. Since sandstone is a natural stone product, your slabs will have a very high porosity. Porous paving might not sound like a catastrophe waiting to happen, but remember, a high porosity makes it easy for moisture to seep into the stone and ruin that flawless natural look. This can be prevented with regular sealing, but be warned: some sealants can cause stone to become weathered and worn.
Besides, sealing your sandstone is just another tedious job to do, and it's one that you don't necessarily need to bother with. Porcelain paving - particularly our Sandstone range - can be just as organically beautiful as sandstone, and porcelain's relatively low porosity means that moisture damage shouldn't be a problem. The paving slabs will stay pretty for years, and you won't have to lift a finger!
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When it comes to designing a room - or a garden, for that matter - it's the tiny details that make all the difference. That's why we've got half a dozen different paving styles for our customers to choose from; it would have been easy to offer only one design, but variety is the spice of life, and a selection of different designs allows you to get precisely the right effect from your tiles.
If, for example, you want to create a calm, naturalistic atmosphere, we'd recommend investigating our Limestone Vanilla range before anything else. The creamy colour seems to effuse a gentle glow, and the tiles will bring a wealth of beauty to your home without feeling to overwhelming.
If you've been considering sandstone paving slabs for your garden, then Limestone Vanilla could be the perfect alternative. Our Out 2.0 paving is far more practical than natural stone products like sandstone; the porcelain pavers don't need sealing, and they can be installed without cement or adhesives. They're a fantastically easy-going choice, and they look just as lovely as real stone!
Of course, the same could be said of any product from PrimaPorcelain. If the subtle charms of Limestone Vanilla don't appeal to you, we're sure to have another paving design that will!
