Ceramic Tile For Outdoor Use

Our porcelain stoneware collections are the perfect choice for outdoor spaces requiring the highest technical performance and anti slip resistance.

Ceramic tile for outdoor use.

Therefore using porcelain tile outdoors in a climate that experiences freezing conditions can be very beneficial to the homeowner. Create a retreat from the rest of the world and make the most of your outdoor area with tiles that complement the surrounding atmosphere. In sub freezing temperatures the water will not enter the tile and cause it to crack or the glaze to be damaged which gives homeowners peace of mind. Unlike the tiles used for indoor walls and floors outdoor tiles need to be particularly strong and able to withstand a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions and just how strong they need to be is dependent on the level of use you anticipate.

For this very reason when contemplating the use of tile for an outdoor area porcelain is the appropriate tile to consider. Daltile keystones unglazed biscuit 2 in. Unlike ceramic tile porcelain tile is impervious meaning it has a water absorption rate of 0 5 percent or less. Piece 2 81.

When you directly compare porcelain tile to ceramic tile you will find that the porcelain is more durable and indeed more water resistant as well making it an ideal choice for outdoor areas such as patios. Our range meets any need and includes ceramic tiles with variable thickness from the standard 10mm up to slabs with a premium thickness of 20mm designed to be durable.