What do you know about remodel pavers and outdoor porcelain pavers?
If you have a new project in mind for your outdoors, would like to renovate the flooring of your pool, remodel your porch or refresh the look of your patio, you are in the right place: discover outdoor porcelain pavers and other thin pavers
What about thin pavers?
But what should we consider when faced with the choice between thick and thin pavers?
- Easy and quick to install and maintain: thin pavers require extremely little work preparation time and are installed directly over the pre-existing surface. The result is a renewed and impeccable appearance of your outdoor area at a low cost and in a short time. In the same way, maintenance is also simplified;
- Reduced excavation and preparation work: in case of construction of new outdoor elements such as swimming pools, sidewalks or patios, the choice of overlay pavers allows you to significantly reduce the preparation time of the surfaces, being sufficient a polymeric sand base on which to lay them and avoiding the waste of time and energy required for a complete excavation;
- Universal use: whether for your pool deck, sidewalks or front entries, thin pavers are perfectly suited to the use you need. The only exception is driveways, where porcelain pavers, stone pavers or concrete pavers of standard thickness are recommended for optimal resistance;
- Anti-slip: thanks to a rough anti-slip finish that guarantees a DCOF higher than 0.75, without changing the aesthetics, outdoor porcelain tiles and thin pavers are perfect for outdoor use and in wet areas;
- Cost: thanks to the reduced time for surface preparation, installation and maintenance, the costs to be incurred for thin pavers are also lower than those of standard thickness.
- Type of installation: thin pavers are recommended for mortared down application and not for dry laying, such as on grass, sand or pedestals;
- Not suitable for use on driveways and for applications designed to support heavy weights, for which standard thickness porcelain pavers, concrete or stone pavers are recommended.
Thin pavers and outdoor porcelain tiles, which material to choose among remodel pavers?
Distinguishing thin pavers (concrete or stone pavers) from outdoor porcelain tiles, let's see some differences between the materials that can help you in your choice.
COLOR AND LOOK OPTIONS
Due to production processes, colors and shades of concrete pavers have a rather limited number of variations, leaving little options for customization. The graphic rendering of outdoor porcelain pavers and porcelain grip tiles, on the other hand, offers a very rich range of options, with a highly personalized variation of light and depth of color and a potentially infinite variety of looks. Outdoor porcelain pavers and porcelain grip tiles are also very similar to natural stones, so much so that it is often impossible to spot the difference.
MAINTENANCE AND DURABILITY
Concrete pavers are generally strong and durable even when faced with very heavy loads. However, their porous surface can fade or even erode and wear over time, as well as requiring periodic sealing and maintenance. On the other hand, if you're looking for a low-maintenance product, outdoor porcelain pavers and porcelain grip tiles, a denser and harder material, can be a smart solution because they require minimal maintenance, are stain and chemical resistant and don't need to be sealed, offer excellent durability, strength and resistance to breaking and scratching and, unlike concrete pavers, they don't wear out and their color doesn't fade.
THICKNESS
Did you know that standard porcelain pavers and porcelain grip tiles are even slimmer than other thin pavers?
Porcelain pavers have a thickness of about 3/4 inch and porcelain grip tiles are approximately 1/3 inch thick while thin versions of concrete or stone pavers vary from 1 inch to 1 inch and a quarter and, despite being thinner, porcelain pavers and porcelain grip tiles can be stronger and more durable than concrete and stone. This feature allows the reduction of transportation costs and the possibility of use in areas where there is little space between your door tread and the existing flooring material. In this case, even regular porcelain pavers can be a good choice over other remodel pavers because they are ¾ of an inch thick and are available in so many finishes and sizes.
ECO-FRIENDLY
Outdoor porcelain pavers and porcelain grip tiles are more eco-friendly than other thin pavers. In particular, Landmark harvests raw materials using certified low environmental impact methods, in sites close to the production sites to reduce carbon dioxide emissions due to transportation. Manufacturing follows the strictest state and federal regulations and works to minimize the release of pollutants. Landmark's green commitment allows for up to 20% recycled content to be included in our U.S.-made porcelain pavers. In addition, our outdoor porcelain pavers contain no harmful resins or paints and help make the environment greener and healthier.
