Where 20 mm Porcelain Pavers Earn Their Cost
Thick porcelain pavers moved from commercial specification into ordinary terrace work because they solve a stubborn problem: a hard-wearing external surface that does not stain, fade or need sealing every season.
What 20 mm buys you
The catalogue publishes outdoor pavers in formats including 600 x 1200, 600 x 900, 450 x 900, 600 x 600, 297 x 600 and 297 x 297 mm, specified with a non-slip surface for heavy-traffic commercial areas and external applications.
The thickness is what allows dry laying on pedestals or gravel as well as conventional adhesive fixing, which is the reason they show up on roof terraces and pool surrounds so often.
Non-slip means specified not described
Ask for the surface description on the specific item rather than assuming a textured face is rated. Items published with a non-slip surface state it on the product page; where the original specification is silent we mark it to be confirmed.
Planning the junctions
A 20 mm paver meeting an 8 mm pool tile needs a level change designed in. Work out the build-up at the coping, the threshold and any drainage channel before ordering, because that is where formats get changed late and expensively.
Format and the size of the space
Large formats such as 600 x 1200 mm suit open terraces and make a small courtyard look smaller. 297 x 297 and 297 x 600 mm formats handle falls to drainage with fewer cuts.
Everything in this guide reflects what LSDECO publishes for the series concerned. Where a figure is not published — a slip rating, a thickness, a test report — we say so and ask the factory rather than estimating it.
Collections This Guide Applies To
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- Kit Kat Tile Is a Format Not a Trend
- What To Check Before Your First Order From Foshan
- Mounting Types and What They Mean on Site
- Keeping a Tiled Pool and Bathroom Looking New
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Questions on This Topic
Can 20 mm pavers be laid on pedestals?
Thickness is what makes pedestal laying possible, but the decision belongs to the structural design of the terrace. Confirm the loading and the pedestal system with your contractor for the specific format.
Do outdoor pavers need sealing?
Porcelain is a dense body and is not specified as requiring sealing. Follow the installation advice for the specific series and the adhesive manufacturer's instruction for the bedding.
Can pavers and pool mosaic ship together?
Yes, and they load well together — heavy pavers with light mosaic sheets on the same consignment from Foshan.
Still Deciding Ask Us Directly
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