About Outdoor Patio Tiles

Tile is a durable construction material whether they are made of wood, ceramic, porcelain, brick, stone or concrete. The use of patio tiles can make the outdoor patio an extension of the indoors and add beauty, interest and value to your home. Patio tiles provides a sturdy surface for the patio furniture and a place your family and guests to enjoy.

Brick Paving

Brick paving is laid into a graded base of sand over gravel. The bricks are easy to fit into a patio area and framed with a brick border. Bricks are available in a variety of colors, they are durable, long-lasting patio materials that are easy to work with.

Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

Ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles are available in a wide range of colors, finishes and patterns. They are more formal than the brick paving. The ceramic tiles need a more solid foundation. They are laid in grout over a concrete slab. They are more expensive than other patio materials and are more complicated to install. They create a beautiful patio for entertaining.

Stone Paving

Natural stone makes a great material for a patio tile. Some natural stones are slate, granite, sandstone and limestone. They can be laid in squares or rectangles or as broken pieces fitted together. Natural stone can sit on top of a concrete slab, in a bed of graded gravel and sand or into turf with grass in between. 

Wood Paving

Hardwood tiles are formed from fitted pieces of wood arranged into squares or rectangles for an attractive designs and patterns. Many wood tiles snap together for easy installation over concrete slabs or old decking.