Porcelain Paving vs. Sandstone Paving

While natural stone paving, such as Sandstone Paving and Limestone Paving has traditionally been the favourite choice of garden paving, Porcelain Paving is quickly growing to be the paving of choice for many UK garden patios, and for good reason too. 

From a manufacturing point of view, Porcelain Paving has been created in a factory, undergoing high temperatures and intense pressure in order to create the strength that paving slabs need in order to last a long time in your garden, and be commercially safe for lots of heavy foot traffic. Natural Indian Sandstone, on the other hand, is a naturally-occurring stone that is more brittle and less durable. 

In terms of the look and having lots of colour options to choose from, Porcelain Paving is the winner here too. Natural stone like Sandstone and Limestone Paving will always be limited to a number of colours due to them being cut away from natural stone quarries. Porcelain Paving, however, can be limitless in the number of colour options and patterns you can choose from. We have over 80 ranges of Porcelain tiles for every budget and style!

When choosing between Porcelain and Sandstone Paving, it also depends on the look you're going for in your garden. Do you want a traditional, rustic looking garden that mimics that of a country style garden? If so, Sandstone Paving is probably your best choice. However, if you're looking to create a modern garden patio, Porcelain Paving would be your best bet.

Lastly, there is less maintenance involved when it comes to Porcelain Paving in comparison to natural stone paving, as natural stone paving requires sealing in order to maintain the colour and prevent the slabs wearing away. The only maintenance involved with Porcelain Paving is occasional sweeping and yearly jet washing to keep it nice and clean.  

Best Garden Ideas and Inspiration

If you really like our selection of Porcelain Paving, but are struggling to imagine what it looks like in your garden, then try out our Garden Visualiser today! This free online tool allows you to upload a photo of your garden, placing products such as Volcano Black Porcelain Paving onto your garden to see what it might look like.

If you don't have a photo of your garden, you could always try one of our example gardens. This allows you to choose from Porcelain Paving, Sandstone Paving, Composite Decking and Decorative Stones.

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Buy With Confidence

• Our paving can be purchased in quantities of 5 square metres or as individual paving tiles.
• Please enter the amount of tiles or lots 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 a free collection from one of our Depots or fuss-free, home delivery.

A Service You Can Rely On

• Our trustworthy 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 knowledgeable 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.