Ceramic Tile For Outdoor Use

A patio for a sedate retired couple calls for different materials than for a family with active children throwing play equipment.

Ceramic tile for outdoor use.

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. Our porcelain stoneware collections are the perfect choice for outdoor spaces requiring the highest technical performance and anti slip resistance. Daltile keystones unglazed biscuit 2 in. Create a retreat from the rest of the world and make the most of your outdoor area with tiles that complement the surrounding atmosphere.

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. Unlike ceramic tile porcelain tile is impervious meaning it has a water absorption rate of 0 5 percent or less. X 6 mm porcelain mosaic bullnose floor and wall tile 0 167 sq. 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.

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.