At PrimaPorcelain, we are committed to helping you with every step of your garden patio project, from selecting and ordering your choice of paving, right through to the final installation.  While we provide useful installation resources for those who choose to undertake the project themselves, we understand many people will require a helping hand in achieving the high-quality finish they desire, which is why we offer a professional patio installation service to all of our customers.

 

We have two teams of experienced installers here at PrimaPorcelain, who are able to travel to most parts of the UK in order to complete a huge variety of projects. From patios to pool surrounds, our installers are able to achieve a fantastic end result no matter what your requirements may be, leaving you with a paving design that makes the most of your investment in a superior product. As well as working on residential properties, our staff also have experience in completing larger, commercial projects, which means that they are just as well versed in completing large-scale installations as they are in working on small patio areas.

 

If you would like to find out more about our installation service, please feel free to get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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Take, for example, our Vogue Black tiles.  These gorgeous tiles make a bold statement when installed indoors or out. These tiles come in 3 different finishes – Polished, Smooth and Textured. 

The polished tiles have a grip factor of 1, meaning that they are unsuitable to be used outside, in a kitchen or in a bathroom. However they would make for a stunning addition to any contemporary living room, breakfast room or hallway.

 

 

The smooth tiles are specifically designed to be slip resistant, and with a grip factor of 3, these tiles significantly reduce the risk of slips and falls in areas where the floors may get wet, for instance, Kitchens and bathrooms.  Because of the mid-range grip factor of these tiles, we strongly advise that they are only used indoors.   

 

 It is important to note that the different finishes all have significant differences in their appearance. We know that having a stunning, smooth bathroom floor is appealing, but please chose your finishes wisely, and ensure that you have the slip resistant flooring in areas of your home where the risk of slipping is significant.  Although, we believe it is truly impossible to eliminate the risk of slipping. By choosing our slip resistant porcelain tiles you are significantly reducing the risk of slips and falls.

If you would like more information about our slip resistant flooring options, click here. Alternatively, you can speak a member of our expert team by calling 029 2080 3750.

 

 

 

If you're looking to update your garden, balcony, or another outdoor space, you'll want to select a product that not only looks good, but also provides you with a safe and easy-to-maintain outdoor living area. While there are countless products on the market that can offer you an attractive and stylish result on initial installation, many of these will begin to show signs of wear over time, and may even prove to be unsafe and unstable in adverse weather conditions. 

 

When it comes to planning your patio, you need to keep in mind all the aspects of outdoor life that the material will have to endure, from hot and cold weather to grime and rust. If you are planning on using the area as an outdoor dining space, or for other recreational purposes, it will also have to withstand the risks of stains and scratches.

No matter what weather it is exposed to, porcelain paving is able to retain its aesthetically pleasing colour and texture, even after constant exposure to the elements. The manufacturing process ensures that it is fade resistant  and is unaffected by the sun's UV, while the low porosity level means that it can easily tolerate sub zero temperatures. It is also a very dense and hard-wearing material, which means that marks from dragging furniture can be wiped away without visible scratching.

 

Thanks to the variety of grip factors, it is also very easy to find a product with the correct texture for safe outdoor use, while the low porosity level also means that the tiles are almost impervious to moisture, making them highly slip-resistant.

 

As well as preventing damage and danger from frost and water, the low porosity level of porcelain paving also secures the tiles from staining issues and dirt build-up. This means that they can easily be maintained with a simple sweep and the occasional clean with warm soapy water. The installation process of 20mm porcelain tiles is also made easier by the fact that they can be dry installed, following the instructions here.

 

 

There are all kinds of different outdoor flooring materials on the market, and while we at PrimaPorcelain obviously believe that our porcelain paving slabs are the best of the bunch, we will concede that other options do have their charms. Decking, for example, can look fantastic in the garden - the real wood look is very appealing, especially if you're a fan of more traditional outdoor designs.

 

That said, timber boards also have plenty of drawbacks when compared to porcelain paving. For one thing, they require quite a lot of maintenance; wood must be sealed to prevent warping and water damage, whereas our porcelain products can handle the weather without any work on your part. You could, of course, opt for a low-maintenance plastic deck, but this has problems of its own: plastic is prone to bowing and cracking, and it never looks quite as good as real wood.

 

However, if you really want to add a deck to your garden, there is a way around all of the problems mentioned above, and it's called composite decking. This material is made by combining polymer resins with real wood fibres, resulting are the best of both worlds, requiring less maintenance than solid wood but offering a more authentic look than cheap plastic products.

 

 

If your heart is set on planks instead of paving, we'd strongly recommend taking a look at composite solutions - if you choose a good supplier, you'll get something that's attractive, durable, and low-maintenance, which will save you a lot of headaches in the long run.

 

Of course, there's no reason why you can't use both decking AND porcelain paving in your outdoor space. That's what the owner of this garden did, and look how well that worked out for him:

 

 

Porcelain paving and composite wood decking are natural partners: they both have an elegant, contemporary look, and they both require practically zero maintenance. Combining these two materials is a great way to give your outdoor living space its own unique style - contact us now to discuss the best way to use both of these products in your next project!

 

 

Alternatively, if you can't decide between paving and decking, why not choose paving slabs that look like decking?

 

 

 

We offer a range of wood effect porcelain tiles that combine the beauty of natural wood with the practicality of water-resistant paving. Our 'Forest' range is a fantastic choice for any who can't decide between porcelain and decking!

 

 

If you're a fan of bold, modern designs - and who isn't? - our porcelain tiles make it easy to satisfy your contemporary tastes in the garden. As you can see, our black paving slabs are very eye-catching indeed, and they look particularly stunning when set against lush, vibrant greenery.

 

 

 

We love the natural, unrefined look here at PrimaPorcelain, and to that end, we offer a variety of attractive outdoor tiles that emulate natural metals whilst doing away with their demanding maintenance requirements. For example, our granite-effect tiles have all the beauty of genuine granite slabs, but their low porosity means that they never require sealing.