Wood Effect Porcelain Tiles
Our Wood effect floor tiles are ingeniously crafted to emulate the natural beauty of wood, combining the aesthetic appeal of timber with modern convenience. This popular flooring is the perfect alternative to wooden decking and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use due to its hardwearing and durable nature.
Each tile boasts a finely textured, anti-slip surface, providing added safety for residential gardens or larger commercial spaces. It ensures stability underfoot, even in wet conditions, and is ideal for use in patios, walkways, and driveways due to its exceptional durability. The R11 anti-slip rating of our Wood Effect Porcelain Tiles also makes them a safe choice for areas adjacent to pools or water features.
The robust nature of wood-effect porcelain tiles guarantees longevity and resilience against stains and scratches, offering a hassle-free solution for any outdoor area. The non-porous nature of the tiles means they are resistant to moisture absorption, effectively preventing the growth of moss or algae, thereby maintaining their pristine condition with minimal effort.
Forget about concerns over rainwater or accidental spillages! These Porcelain tiles can be effortlessly cleaned with a simple wipe using a damp cloth, quickly eliminating dirt or stains and saving time and resources. They are designed to resist fading, ensuring their beautiful, wood-like appearance remains vibrant and true to colour, even under the intense summer sun or during extreme weather conditions.
How Are Porcelain Tiles Made?
Porcelain paving is made from a mix of clay, sand and minerals baked at a high temperature. Once fired, each slab is ground and polished, ensuring they are of a consistent size and colour. This vitrification process makes the slabs easier to lay and means that your patio will maintain a consistent look.
Because of the state-of-the-art manufacturing process, vitrified porcelain paving is incredibly strong and can easily withstand high levels of footfall. The tiles can also take the weight of vehicles and heavy loads, making it a great option for driveways too! Vitrified paving will easily withstand any extreme or severe weather conditions without being damaged and are sure to provide a strong and sturdy base for your project.
Can I Use Porcelain Tiles Outside?
Absolutely! Our outdoor porcelain tiles are double the thickness of a regular tile which makes them more than capable of withstanding the elements. It’s often easy to think of porcelain as a fragile material, but at 20mm thick, outdoor tiles are one of the most robust options available!
High-Quality, Low-Maintenance
Porcelain, the slabs are non-porous and will absorb little to no water. This stops any moisture from building up within the tile and will help to prevent the growth of algae and mould, as well as prevent moisture from freezing inside the slabs so they won’t become prone to cracking during the winter.
There’s no need to worry about any accidental spills as anything dropped onto the slabs won’t be drawn into the surface as it would in natural stone, meaning that you’ll simply be able to wipe the tiles clean! Red wine or grease from a BBQ is easily cleaned up by a quick wipe with some warm, soapy water. As with anything, spillages that are left over a long period of time will always need a little more elbow grease to remove, but there are some great products that will help you to clean up the tiles with much better results than you could expect from a porous stone, so you can be sure that your patio will clean up brilliantly every time!
Outdoor porcelain tiles won’t necessarily need to be sealed to prevent staining in the same way that natural stone would, but there are some great products such as the LTP Porcelain Tile Protector which will help to protect the tiles from any tough residue and lift off it off with ease.
How Are Non Slip Porcelain Tiles Tested?
The R11 non-slip rating is a key indicator of a tile’s slip resistance and helps to prevent slips and falls, which is critical for safety. The tiles are subjected to four different test scenarios before being given a R rating for slip resistance.
The DIN 51130 Ramp Test sees a tile placed on an inclined ramp, where a test operator wearing standardised footwear walks back and forth on the tile surface. The ramp’s angle is gradually increased until the operator begins to slip. This test is repeated barefoot, known as DIN 51097 Barefoot Ramp Test.
The tiles also undergo the Pendulum Test (BS 7976) and Static Coefficient of Friction Test (ASTM C1028). In the pendulum test, a pendulum device with a rubber slider attached is swung over the surface, and the friction between the tile and the rubber slider slows the pendulum’s swing. The distance the pendulum travels indicates the amount of slip resistance. The friction test measures the force required to start moving an object under dry and wet conditions to simulate real-world scenarios.
By choosing R11-rated tiles, you invest in safety and convenience, making them a smart choice for any space. Their ability to provide slip resistance without compromising on aesthetics or ease of maintenance makes them a popular and practical option for various applications and are safe, even in wet conditions, providing peace of mind for all the family.
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Order A FREE Sample
With so many options, it can be hard to come to a decision on which is the right choice for your project. This is why we offer our customers FREE Samples, allowing you to see and feel the tiles before ordering so you can be sure you are making the right choice! Our free sample service will allow you to feel the texture of the stone and will give you a great idea of some of the colours and tones in our outdoor porcelain paving slabs. You’ll also find some great examples of some of the natural variations that you’re likely to see in the product images on each product page.
Read Our Advice On Laying A Patio
Our handy guide lists the best practices for the preparation and process of laying a patio on a mortar bed and is suitable for vitrified paving, such as Porcelain. We also cover the basics of grouting, sealing and maintenance so that you have a full overview of the process from start to finish and are fully prepared before you begin your project!
Read our Installation Guide for more.
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Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions here. Alternatively, to speak to a member of our team, contact us on 01206 700 599 or [email protected].
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