Why Choose Porcelain Paving?
Large-format porcelain paving has revolutionized outdoor spaces with contemporary aesthetics and virtually zero maintenance. Superior to natural stone in performance, porcelain offers stain-proof, frost-proof surfaces with 50+ year lifespans.
💰 Typical Costs per m²
- Budget tiles: £80 - £110
- Premium (Marshalls): £150 - £200
- Installation: £60 - £100
- Total 40m² patio: £8,000 - £18,000
✅ Key Benefits
- Zero water absorption (0.5%)
- Stain-proof and frost-proof
- UV stable - no fading
- 50+ year lifespan
⏱️ Installation Timeline
- Small patio (20m²): 3-4 days
- Medium patio (40m²): 5-7 days
- Large patio (80m²+): 2-3 weeks
- Includes: sub-base + screed + tiles
Showing 24 porcelain paving specialists
Dorking, Surrey
07715 315363
£8,000 - £35,000
The Long Barn, Down Farm, Cobham Park Road, Cobham
01932 932650
£5,000 - £40,000
The Coach House, Baddow Park, West Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford
01245 890 175
£10,000 - £80,000
Oldershaw Mews, Maidenhead
01628 912013
£8,000 - £45,000
15 Monument Green, Weybridge
07970 633762
£8,000 - £45,000
Dorking, Surrey
01737 668429
£6,000 - £35,000
Global House, Ashley Avenue, Epsom
01372 235300
£7,000 - £40,000
73 Oxenden Road, Tongham, Farnham
01483 962856
£6,000 - £45,000
Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire
0800 669 6844
£12 per sqm - £88 per sqm
1 Farnham Road
01483 342767
£3,500 - £18,000
Woking
£500 - £15,000
109 May's Lane
01329 510648
£4,000 - £22,000
66 Tangmere Drive, Lordshill
023 8073 7060
£3,500 - £20,000
Meade Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning On Thames
0118 969 6630
£4,000 - £25,000
119 Parkway
07715 315363
£8,000 - £40,000
Farnham
07787566476
£5,000 - £30,000
Camberley
£6,000 - £35,000
Camberley
£5,000 - £28,000
Basingstoke
01256 357854
£8,000 - £45,000
Warren House Road, Kentwood Farm
0118 979 3356
£7,000 - £40,000
Slough
£5,000 - £35,000
7 Benbricke Green
01344 311811
£12,000 - £55,000
Bruton Way
07854785512
£6,000 - £35,000
Surrey Business Quarter, Guildford
01483 789 456
£25,000 - £75,000
Porcelain Paving Buying Guide
Premium Brands Overview
Marshalls Symphony: UK's premium choice at £150-200/m². Large-format 900x600mm tiles in natural stone aesthetics. R11 anti-slip rating suitable for all weather conditions.
Bradstone Mode: Mid-premium at £130-170/m². Contemporary designs with realistic concrete and stone finishes. Excellent technical specifications.
Royale Stones: Value option at £80-110/m². Good performance at accessible prices. Limited design range but solid technical specs.
Porcelain vs Natural Stone
Porcelain costs 35-50% more upfront than natural stone (£140-200/m² vs £80-130/m²) but requires zero maintenance. Natural stone needs annual sealing (£150-250/year), making porcelain more cost-effective over time. Porcelain's zero water absorption prevents frost damage and staining - issues that plague natural stone.
Installation Requirements
Porcelain installation demands specialist expertise. The sub-base requires 100mm MOT Type 1, 50mm concrete screed, and adhesive fixing. DIY failure rate exceeds 30-40% due to tile cracking from improper support. Only use PPA (Porcelain Paving Association) accredited installers to ensure proper methodology.
Design Considerations
Large-format tiles (900x600mm or 800x800mm) create contemporary minimal aesthetics with fewer grout lines. Rectified edges allow 2-3mm grout joints. Consider R11 anti-slip rating for pool surrounds and R10 for general patios. Through-body coloration ensures chips are invisible.
Long-Term Performance
Quality porcelain maintains appearance for 50+ years without sealing, cleaning, or special treatments. Pressure wash annually to remove organic matter. Unlike natural stone, porcelain won't effloresce (white staining), fade in UV, or absorb organic stains from leaves or spills.