Please note: You can purchase as little as one paving slab, please call 01202 874207 for all quantities.

What is the Difference Between Porcelain and Sandstone?

Both Sandstone and Porcelain Paving are very popular choices of patio paving, however, they each obtain completely different features. 

Porcelain Paving has been manufactured in a factory with the aim of re-creating natural stone paving, but with a more uniform finish. Due to its man-made nature, Porcelain paving will be created to a higher standard in comparison to natural sandstone.

This particular Porcelain Paving has been rectified during its manufacturing process. This ensures that the paving slabs are finished with sharp, perfect edges to be dimensionally accurate and are identical to each other, almost eliminating any tile variation. To achieve this, the slabs have been grinded and polished during the process. 

This manufacturing process ensured our porcelain is completely non-porous and water proof as well as resistant to mould, moss and frost. It also maintains its R11 skid value, being non-slip and safe for pool surrounds. 

Sandstone is a completely natural stone that originates from quarries in India. For this reason, this stone will be naturally permeable and allow water through the slabs. 

Arguably, this makes Sandstone paving the more eco-friendly option, as it will absorb rain water, preventing the cause of floods. It is also a naturally formed product, as opposed to being manufactured at high temperatures. 

Porcelain Paving, on the other hand, requires very little maintenance, it will stand the test of time in terms of it's looks and will not change in colour or require sealing.

Sandstone will require regular sealing to prevent the colours from fading completely, but will naturally change colour in the sun over time.  

Looking After Your Porcelain Paving

Porcelain Paving requires very little maintenance, we recommend hosing down or jet washing your garden paving every 6 months and generally keeping it free of any debris. Although this paving should be stain resistant, we advise cleaning any spillages straight away.

Buy With Confidence

• Our paving can be purchased in quantities of 5 square metres.
• Please enter the amount of 5 sqm you need (for example 20sqm would be 4 x 5sqm). 
• All of our paving comes in crates which can be easily placed into a van or into a garden using a hiab lorry.
• You can choose free collection from one of our Depots or fuss-free, home delivery.

A Service You Can Rely On

• Our reliable service offers prompt delivery to any area in the UK
• Stone Zone is a family-run business that has been well-established since 1998
• Our efficient customer advisors can help you with your purchase
• We pride ourselves on offering a range of affordable garden supplies 

Sample slabs are available in-store, please ask a customer advisor.