Collection: Outdoor Tiles & Pavers

In general, yes. Outdoor tiles and pavers are typically more robust and harder wearing in order to survive weather conditions they’ll experience. They are also often thicker and heavier. Many outdoor tiles will also have some anti-slip properties as the likelihood of them being used while wet is quite high.

Having said that, we stock a selection of indoor/outdoor tiles that are suitable for semi-exposed areas such as patios or decks. These will often have slightly lower non-slip properties but still be made of tough materials, such as porcelain tiles.

If you’d like to discuss your tiling requirements and are not certain what type of tiles you need, please come and speak with us.

Outdoor tiles and pavers are designed to withstand outdoor conditions - rain, wind and sun. As such, they are typically made wear resistance materials such as porcelain, natural stone (travertine limestone, granite or slate), or even concrete.

Outdoor and paving tiles will often be non-porous (especially in the case of glazed porcelain tiles) and offer non-slip properties.

Everyday outdoor tiles are typically made from porcelain or ceramic and are generally around 10–20mm thick. They are designed to be installed onto a prepared concrete slab using tile adhesive and grout, creating a clean finish. Outdoor tiles are available in a wide range of colours, textures, and designs, making them ideal for patios, alfresco areas, balconies, and outdoor entertaining spaces.

Pavers are usually much thicker, commonly ranging from 20–50mm or more, and can be made from concrete, natural stone, clay, or porcelain. They are often installed on a compacted road-base and sand foundation rather than being fixed directly to a concrete slab. This makes pavers a popular choice for driveways, pathways, courtyards, and areas that may experience ground movement or heavy loads. In these circumstances, pavers are much easier to individually replace than outdoor tiles fixed to a slab.

Large-format outdoor tiles have become increasingly popular because they create a modern, cleaner appearance with fewer grout lines. The best tile size will depend on the dimensions of the area, design style, and installation requirements. In addition, there are some ranges of tiles that are suitable as both indoor and outdoor use, such as terrazzo tiles, creating a seamless extension from inside to out.

Yes, there are a number of styles that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage.

Thicker porcelain tiles can work quite well due to their low porosity and general toughness. Similarly, natural stone varieties such as travertine tiles can work well, although they need to be appropriately treated for outdoor use. Terracotta tiles can also be popular but need to be similarly treated as natural stone.

Another variety suitable for indoor/outdoor usage are terrazzo tiles as they are robust and waterproof and will often have non-slip properties suitable for wet use.

Swimming pool tiles or pool surrounds tiles will typically have a stronger anti-slip rating than outdoor tiles and pavers as they'll typically be used barefoot, whilst wet and potentially running. Outdoor tiles tend to have a slightly lower anti-slip rating suitable for walking on in footwear.

Outdoor tiles and pavers also don't need the same water or chemical resistance as pool tiles as they only need to deal with everyday sun and weather.