With so many options on the market in terms of garden design and outdoor aesthetics, knowing which road is right for you can take time and consideration.

That being said, here at PrimaPorcelain, we’re unsurprisingly biased with a strong partisan slant in the direction of porcelain power – and with good reason.

Porcelain paving possesses a wide variety of benefits that puts it head and shoulders above the rest. For proof, look no further than this very blog!

 

 

Benefits of Porcelain Pavers

If you’re considering anything other porcelain for your exterior design, take a look at these top five reasons to choose porcelain pavers for your outdoor space.

 

Unrivalled Durability

The primary headline when it comes to porcelain paving selling points is and will likely always be its superior durability.

Porcelain is incredibly hard-wearing, specifically designed to withstand a myriad of elemental demands.

From sun and snow to wind and rain, porcelain pavers won’t falter under the demands of Mother Nature. They won’t fade nor will they bear the scars of wear and tear.

They are also extremely stain and scratch-resistant, making them the perfect surface for outdoor socialising and alfresco dining.

 

Low-Maintenance

A brilliant by-product of their innate durability is that our porcelain tiles are extremely low-maintenance, requiring very little upkeep to retain their looks – unlike natural stone.

Specifically engineered to quite literally weather the storm, porcelain paving is fundamentally designed to keep their aesthetic beauty year-round.

That being said, in the event that you did want to give them spruce, our tiles are inherently easy to clean.

To revive your pavers’ “just laid” shine, all you need to do is give them a quick once over with a mop and warm, soapy water.

 

Safety First

With an extremely low porosity of just 0.05%, porcelain paving tiles are virtually impermeable. Not only does this make them last aesthetically, it also makes them extremely slip-resistant.

This enhanced grip provides greater traction underfoot, while the minimal absorption also allows each paver to dry out very quickly, further reducing the risk of a fall.

Meanwhile, this slip-resistance also extends to ice and frost, with each tile extremely capable under sub-zero temperatures.

For unquestionable clarity, each tile is given a “Grip Factor” rating of 1-5 (1 being low/5 being high) with the majority of our outdoor tiles achieving a rating of 4 or above.

These capabilities in cold and wet conditions make porcelain paving a fantastic flooring solution around areas that are prone to splashes and spills, such as pools and hot tubs.

 

Design Freedom

When it comes to creative freedom, the sheer variety of designs available with porcelain paving blows any other option completely out of the water.

Whether you’re looking for an outdoor tile that mimics natural stone or a paver that plays the part of a wooden board, PrimaPorcelain can provide.

And the creativity doesn’t stop there.

How you arrange the pavers and their chosen layout can have a huge impact on the overall aesthetic, while adding a secondary tile to compliment it can also open up a whole new world of designs.

If you’re looking to create something unique to your property, porcelain paving can provide that in droves with a list of combinations that’s virtually endless.

 

Seamless Transition

Following on from the previous point, porcelain paving tiles also provide you with the power to seamlessly blend your outdoor space with your interior design.

By choosing a matching indoor tile, porcelain paving can be transitioned from the outdoors into the home.

In addition to achieving a smooth, uninterrupted transition, it also expands both the outside area and the interior living space.

This can be particularly notable when incorporated with a level patio and foldable patio doors, providing an expansive effect that opens up both indoors and outdoors considerably.

 

What are you waiting for? Request a FREE sample today and see the power of porcelain paving first-hand! For more details, call now on 029 2080 3756 or get in touch online using the button below.

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Block paving has long been the surface of choice for driveways across the UK. Pleasing to the eye, relatively versatile and long-lasting, paving makes for a decent option when it comes to surfacing your external property.

PICTURED: 20mm Bolzano Graphite porcelain paving

Outside of block paving, other popular options include traditional concrete, tarmac and gravel - again, all perfectly acceptable and practical materials for the driveway. However, in the near future, you can expect to see an influx of an entirely different driveway design.

It's out with the old and in with bold, so step aside tradition - there's a new sheriff in town and its name is porcelain paving.

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Porcelain Driveway Paving

 

Outdoor porcelain paving makes for a fantastic surface for driveways. There are many reasons for this, not least porcelain's extreme durability and weather-resistance.

Porcelain is an inherently hard-wearing material, capable of withstanding a myriad of demands. Slip, stain and fade-resistant, it makes for the perfect driveway surface, providing traction for tyres without the worry of oil staining or losing its colour in the sun.

PICTURED: 20mm Concrete Silver porcelain paving

Additionally, porcelain is also resistant to abrasions and relatively scratch-proof. Meanwhile, it's also notably frost-resistant, providing reliable performance even in sub-zero winter temperatures. Deliberately textured for maximum grip, porcelain pavers retain their non-slip properties even in the face of harsh conditions.

What's more, porcelain slabs are also extremely low-maintenance, requiring very little TLC to retain their good looks and unblemished finish. With a porosity of less than 0.05%, they retain very little moisture and never need to be sealed. Simply give them a jetwash annually to keep them in peak condition.

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Choosing Your Driveway Pavers

 

Best of all, the sheer scope for patterns and visuals is virtually limitless when it comes to porcelain paving. At PrimaPorcelain, we stock the widest selection of porcelain paving designs in the UK, providing you with a cornucopia of aesthetic options for your driveway.

You can even experiment with two tile designs to really set your driveway apart from the rest of the street, opening up even more opportunity for artistic freedom and designer flair. You can even blend two tile designs for a stunning border effect.

Even the orientation of the tiles can make a big difference when it comes to the finished look and a combination of vertical and horizontal can make a wonderful criss-cross visual. Meanwhile, a herringbone pattern can create a fantastic sense of direction that works particularly well for driveway design.

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For more hints and tips on how to create a porcelain paver driveway on your property, check out our blog dedicated to driveway designs for our hot take on this inherently cool look.

We now offer large and small porcelain tile samples so you can see our porcelain paving up close. Once you've picked your favourite porcelain paving, use our paving calculator to work out how many pavers you need & order directly through the website. We can't wait to help you transform your driveway!

Concrete tiles have long been a staple of outdoor design. From garden paths to patios, few tiles can boast the enduring appeal of the classic concrete paver.

Rather than lose its appeal over time, this fixture of flooring fashion has somehow managed to maintain its cool in the face of resounding competition. In fact, recent years have actually seen concrete make a stony resurgence in the home, proving once more that the persistent popularity of concrete paving is truly set in stone.

However, this is the 21^st century after all, and even a classic can reinvent itself and move with the times – which is exactly where our stone-look concrete pavers come in.

 

Concrete-look paving

Outdoor porcelain is the new breed of external paving tile. Blending the aesthetic style of a traditional concrete paver with the superior durability of modern materials, the modern incarnation of this enduring fixture brings porcelain powered practicality with all the visual effect of the original.

Concrete-look pavers offer a stylish, industrial look that has become increasingly popular in design circles as of late. Proving that cyclical fashion even extends to the world of exterior home design, what’s old is new again in the world of tiling and concrete-look pavers are once again a prominent fixture.

 

Benefits of porcelain pavers

Bringing the humble paving slab kicking and screaming into the modern day, porcelain pavers offer a myriad of benefits that not only match their original counterparts but supersede them in almost every way.

These benefits include:

• Extremely low-maintenance
• Stain, fade and scratch resistant
• Sturdy and hard-wearing
• Moisture and slip-resistant

 

Why choose porcelain?

If you think you have to sacrifice looks for low-maintenance upkeep, think again. Our porcelain tiles bring with them every bit of the visual allure of the real thing and our concrete-look range is no exception.

Forget the precast, mass-produced, stainable flooring of yesteryear; our faux-stone porcelain is the next evolution of the concrete paver and is not only visually more appealing and durable but also far easier to install.

Best of all, most of our outdoor tile designs can be coupled with our indoor tile ranges for a seamless transition from outdoor to indoor design.

Whether or not you choose to go complete concrete with your design, the fact remains: there truly is no substitute for porcelain if you want a flooring design that looks great year after year.

 

Concrete porcelain paving

At Prima Porcelain, we offer a wide range of porcelain pavers to ensure you’re not short on options, whatever your design preference.

We believe there’s a tile to suit any outdoor space and you won’t be short on selection. Here are three of our most popular concrete effect tiles:

 

Concrete Greige

Combining two of the most popular colours in outdoor paving, the Concrete Griege is a classy tile with contemporary style, offering a unique blend of grey and beige tones in one porcelain paver.

Providing a modern finish that’s built to last, this statement tile is the perfect addition to transform your external space into a beautiful outdoor living area.

 

Concrete Silver

If you’re looking to brighten up your external property with a lighter touch of concrete colour, our Concrete Silver paving could well be the paver for you.

Offering instant radiance to any outdoor space, this silvery slab will bring some shine to your outdoor design with stone-look style that lasts.

 

Concrete Grey

The darkest of our concrete-look range, these shady pavers bring an element of elegance and distinction to your outdoor design for a truly stunning finish.

Blending the natural beauty of an authentic concrete tile with porcelain powered practicality, the Concrete Grey has the ability to reinvent an outdoor space, without straying too far from its natural stony allure.

So, there you have it – concrete style with a modern twist! What are you waiting for? Head over to our outdoor paving pages and check out our concrete-look porcelain pavers. Click the button below for a free sample pack and see the power of porcelain for yourself!

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For many people, creating a contemporary-looking home is everything they've ever wanted. Whether it's created from scratch or re-designing a home with a traditional feel into a modern masterpiece, the idea of owning a home that possesses the latest trends and styles is a goal that many homeowners want to achieve. To do this, there are a lot of things that need to be considered; from furniture to lighting and more importantly, flooring.

The flooring chosen can dictate the entire design of a room or house, therefore it is crucial that when attempting to achieve your modern plans, the right flooring material is used. We believe that a number of the porcelain products offered here at PrimaPorcelain act as the ideal flooring option for creating the perfect modern space. A selection of our modern porcelain tiles is showcased below for you to browse and hopefully, envisage within an interior or exterior space in your home.

Our Modern Porcelain Tiles 

Slate Collection 

Our range of slate-look porcelain tiles range is now made up of four different colour options thanks to the introduction of our new White tiles and paving. Choose from White, Ivory, Silver or Grey to create a natural-looking slate floor that not only brings a modern look but a touch of class to any living space. Available in two thicknesses of 10mm & 20mm, as well as various texture finishes, our Slate porcelain tiles and paving are sure to be a hit for any contemporary project.

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Tirolo Collection 

Our Tirolo collection offers a sleek and stylish appearance, perfect for any contemporary interior or exterior design. Made up of three neutral colours of White, Cream and Grey with a beautiful variegated design, these modern porcelain tiles provide living spaces with a clean-cut feel that is sure to bode well many homeowners. Also available in two thicknesses of 10mm & 20mm to suit any space inside and outside of your home.

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Modena Collection

When it comes to modern porcelain tiles, there's no better option than our Modena range, I mean, it's practically in the name! These tiles and paving slabs are created with a striking appearance, guaranteed to catch the eye of anyone. Two colour options of Platinum and Gunmetal provide a metal-like appearance, sure to lighten up any living space with a unique twist. Available in a 10mm & 20mm thickness option, our Modena range is able to be dry-installed using our revolutionary pedestal system for the ultimate modern set-up. 

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For more information on our collection of modern porcelain tiles, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our customer service team today by calling 029 2080 3756 or emailing info@primaporcelain.co.uk. Even better, why not come down to one of our showrooms where you are able to see our modern porcelain tiles in the flesh!? Click below for information on each of our showrooms. 

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Here at PrimaPorcelain, we are continuously trying to keep up with the demands of our customers and industry trends, allowing us to provide the very best porcelain flooring products on the market. As a result, we are proud to announce our new 2019 range of porcelain tiles and paving! Take a look below to view the latest additions in our range of products and to learn a little about each of them. 

Concrete Range 

The first of our new collections of porcelain products is our Concrete range! Available in three different colour options of Greige, Silver and Grey, these porcelain tiles and paving slabs offer any interior or exterior living space a natural concrete look and feel. With two thicknesses of 10mm and 20mm available, this range is able to be utilised in an array of indoor and outdoor designs, especially those looking to recreate a floor with a natural stone appearance (look at our grey Concrete slabs, for instance) without any of the laborious requirements. Click below to view our Concrete products in more detail! 

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Slate Riven Range

The next in our 2019 product additions is our Slate Riven range. These porcelain paving slabs come in a singular 20mm option, ideal for outdoor use. Their riven style offers a more natural slate appearance, again perfect for those looking to create an exterior living space with an authentic-looking floor. Our Slate Riven range comes in three different colour option of White, Black and Silver, perfect for a number of different styles! Click the link below to view our Slate Riven slabs in more detail - whether you choose our Grey riven slabs or our beautiful Black slate paving, we think you'll be utterly captivated!

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Turin Range

The final of our brand-new porcelain products is our gorgeous Turin range. These porcelain tiles and paving slabs have been created with inspiration from the ancient tradition of treating surfaces with an amalgamation of marble, stone and terracotta fragments resulting in a breath-taking finished look guaranteed to sit well in any modern or classic designs. This range is available in a 10mm and 20mm thickness as well as three colour options of Cream, Grey and Dark Grey. Click below to browse our Turin range.

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Want more information about our brand-new porcelain tiles and paving? Call us on 02920 803 756 or email us at info@primaporcelain.co.uk, where a member of our customer service team will be more than happy to help!