Don’t expect that the costs will drastically reduce if the customer is supplying the materials as the main cost in a patio is mostly involved in ground preparation and the labour to lay the slabs while not cutting the corners. Every company differs in overheads and profit margins they intend so it’s nearly impossible to…
When doing a patio, the worst thing that can happen is you need to rip it up and lay it again, and the most common cause to do so is the slabs are popping up. This could happen because of using no primer at all that’s specially made to bond paving or sometimes even using…
For the most part, the UK has made pavings out of natural stones such as sandstone as a reliable option for outdoor surfaces, and it’s still, a very popular option that homeowners desire when installing a new patio or paving. However, as we say everything has pros and cons tied to it, there are some…
It’s going to be a tough decision to choose between sandstone and porcelain for your new outdoor space because you can’t easily give up on the unique natural beauty that these natural stones like sandstone have, but there are also some major benefits that you’ll only have with the porcelain that couldn’t be ignored. Hence,…
You may find that brush-in jointing compounds like EasyJoint or Pavetuf look very simple and easy to use for paving joints. Many DIYers prefer them for the ease of application and yes they’re really easy to use for someone who laying the slabs for the very first time as you see in the videos. However,…
You’ve chosen to install porcelain for your patio. Everything is all set! All the materials are ready on the site, you’ve selected who is going to install it for you and are ready to have a beautiful modern outdoor space to enjoy after a couple of days or several days or a week or a…
Have you just had your brand new porcelain patio and are ready to enjoy it with your family? But what will make it more enjoyable than a fire pit for a warm place outside of your house? Porcelain tiles are very dense hence, very tough, and durable because while being made, they’re fired at a…
Some are strictly against using porcelain for driveways and some say if you install it correctly it can be used on a driveway so, it’s a controversial topic whether to use porcelain for driveways or not as people have their own opinions on it based on their past experiences with it and how the job…
Porcelain is a great option for patios. Although it can be expensive upfront but requires very low maintenance compared to natural stone patios. I see it all the time that people are very much interested in sealing their patios as soon as possible because this makes it easier to keep them clean. So, the question…