Porcelain Paving Installation in Ipswich

Porcelain paving installation in Ipswich for patios that stay clean and keep their colour. Porcelain is laid on a full mortar bed with primer painted on the back of every slab, which is what stops it lifting later on.

Why Porcelain Stays Looking New

Porcelain absorbs almost no water, so it does not stain from wine, oil or leaf fall and it does not fade in the sun. Moss struggles to get any hold on it. A brush and water is usually all it needs, and it never needs sealing.

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Laying Porcelain the Right Way

Porcelain will not bond to mortar on its own. Every slab needs a slurry primer painted onto the back, then bedding on a full mortar bed with no voids underneath. Spot bedding a porcelain slab leads to cracks and hollow sounding paving.

Cutting and Jointing Porcelain

Porcelain is hard, and it chips if it is cut with the wrong blade. Cuts are made wet with a diamond blade meant for it. Joints are filled with a resin based compound rather than sand and cement, because that stays flexible and does not stain the slab.

About us

Porcelain has gone from a specialist product to one of the most requested patios we lay. Gardenwise Landscaping and Gardening has 25 years of paving experience behind it, and porcelain rewards that, because the laying method is far less forgiving than natural stone. Quotations are free.

  • 25 years landscaping gardens in Ipswich

  • Free quotation on every job

  • Landscaping, fencing and paving from one team

  • Emergency call outs for storm damage

  • Open seven days a week

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is porcelain paving worth it in Ipswich?

Porcelain costs more to buy and lay than natural stone, but it keeps its colour, resists stains and needs almost no upkeep. If you want a patio that looks the same in ten years with only a wash down, it is worth the extra. Natural stone suits a softer, weathered look.

Does porcelain paving get slippery?

Outdoor porcelain is made with a textured finish and rated for slip resistance, so it grips well even when wet. It can get slippery if algae builds up in permanent shade, but that washes straight off because nothing soaks into the surface.

Can porcelain paving be laid on sand?

No. Porcelain has to be laid on a full mortar bed over a compacted sub base, with primer on the back of each slab. Laid on sand it moves, rocks and cracks, because the slabs are thin and rely on being fully supported underneath.

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