Granite Porcelain Pavers are an elegant, modern and sleek clay-based granite-look paver that is a practical alternative to its natural namesake. Why practical? Well, compared to natural granite which is a dark coloured, igneous rock made from the cooling of lava and thus extremely absorbent of heat, porcelain granite absorbs 35% less heat. As such, the paver remains cooler under-foot so if you love the granite look and want to install it around a pool or as a foot-path, porcelain granite won’t burn everyone’s feet. Which – let’s be real here – is also a much safer alternative, especially with Australia’s hot summers where everyone likes to hang around the pool and patio.
Similar to natural granite, porcelain granite pavers are strong and durable. In fact, they have a 1200 kg break load. So if you’re researching to find the best flooring solution for a residential or commercial paving project where there is a lot of foot traffic (like footpaths) or heavy loads (like driveways), granite porcelain pavers are worth checking out.
As with all porcelain pavers, our granite collection has many other benefits. They are extremely resistant to mould, moss, heat, frost and chemicals. This means you do not require to apply as much time and detail in the maintenance process. So if you’re short on time because of a busy schedule or career, or you have a big and growing young family, or you’re always travelling – porcelain granite pavers may be a more practical solution instead of natural granite, even if it’s just for this reason.
Granite Porcelain Pavers are also slip-resistant, which makes them ideal for pool surrounds and all outdoor floors that are exposed to the elements. Porcelain granite – like natural granite – has a dark and moody colouring with specks of white throughout each paver. This night sky, milky-way pattern is best suited for modern designed gardens or any areas that are prone to stains and spills.
Armstone’s Granite Porcelain Paver collection includes the majestic Nero Granite Porcelain. This paver strongly resembles our Raven Natural Stone paver (check it out here). While to a trained eye and stone master, the difference may be evident, most people won’t know if you have porcelain pavers or natural stone granite installed. This is because we source our porcelain pavers from the best suppliers who use the most innovative technology to create these products.
While natural granite pavers vary in thickness and size from paver to paver, porcelain pavers have the advantage that they’re uniform all around with a thickness of 20mm. Additionally, they can be installed on a variety of surfaces like concrete, road, sand, grass and pedestals.
Granite porcelain pavers are also an excellent choice of paving any entertainment areas like patios and courtyards where spills can happen as their dark colouring can easily mask stains. Porcelain pavers are also easier to clean and are resistant to harsh acid, chlorine and salt.
Our Nero Porcelain Paver can be a contrasting feature in your garden and pool surrounds. Its dark, sleek and elegant colouring will be a strong neutral base for luscious green foliage or bright blue or lagoon coloured glass pool tiles. Browse our Niebla and Australia Spanish glass pool tile collections here for inspiration and ideas.
Whether you install granite porcelain around your pool, driveway, pathway, patio or entertainment area, one thing is for sure: they will transform the space and add joy to your life. If you want to learn more, view our collection online or if you prefer the hands-on, tactile experience, we’d love to see you at our Sydney showroom in Glebe.
At Armstone we believe that everyone deserves a home with exquisite outdoors that meet their lifestyle needs and add joy to their life. This is why we are extremely passionate about resourcing you with industry secrets and know-how, so that you can make the best decision that stands the test of time.
If you have any questions about Granite Porcelain Pavers or if they’re the best choice for your home, please reach out to our Sydney team of stone experts via email at info@armstone.com.auor over the phone at 1300 560 560.
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