indoor outdoor flooring ideas

Most people's homes and gardens are two very separate spaces divided by two different types of flooring. One way to create more unity in your home and garden design is to install indoor/outdoor flooring.

While you may not be able to install decking or carpet throughout your home and garden (for obvious reasons), you can install porcelain tiles. In fact, we have 10mm indoor and 20mm outdoor tiles available in a variety of different designs so that you can create the seamless transition between your home and garden that you've always dreamed of. 

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how thick should outdoor tiles be

Choosing the right tiles for your outdoor space is not always easy. There are so many different sizes, thicknesses, colours and materials on the market that it can be tricky to know where to start! The thickness of your outdoor tiles is very important. Too thin, and they may not be sturdy enough to handle the pressure of an outdoor environment, too thick and you'll have a hard time working with them (and probably spend more too). So how thick should outdoor tiles be?

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porcelain decking

If you want a gorgeous wood floor without the upkeep of real wood, porcelain decking is a great alternative. This revolutionary flooring product combines the charm of real wood with the low-maintenance properties of porcelain paving, meaning you get the best of both worlds. Homeowners can be put off wood flooring and decking when they realise how expensive & time-consuming it is to upkeep. Wood flooring needs to be sanded, stained and sealed at least once a year to keep it in the best condition. In comparison, porcelain decking requires practically no maintenance at all! 

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Porcelain Slabs That Look like Marble

For thousands of years, marble has been sought-after as one of the most popular and heavily desired materials to build with. 

From Ancient Greece right up to the modern-day, marble has been a classic option that delivers a timeless look that makes any indoor or outdoor space look stunning. However, as marble is a natural stone, it carries several disadvantages that more modern materials such as porcelain do not. 

So, what's the answer? Porcelain slabs that look like marble of course. In this blog, we take a look a closer look at some of the porcelain slabs that look like marble that we have in our collection and why these are a better choice than traditional marble products.

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If there's one thing about living in the UK that you should be prepared for, it's definitely the bipolar weather and unusual amount of rain we get throughout the year. 

This is also something that you need to keep in mind if you ever plan on redesigning your garden and more specifically your patio, as you'll want to make sure the tiles you install are able to withstand anything thrown at them.

Over the years, more and more homeowners are opting for porcelain when it comes to their exterior floor designs but is porcelain a good choice for the UK weather? Are porcelain tiles too slippery for the rain? Well, if you're interested in finding out, AlfrescoPlus is here to help!   

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