Porch tiles

The porch in the house is a functional construction, complementing and decorating the facade of the building. Therefore, it is so important to properly design this part of the building. For the porch facings use a variety of materials, including tiles. Let's find out what the porch tile, its types and features should be.

Types of street tiles for the porch

For the design of the porch you can use different types of tiles: clinker, ceramic, paving, granite and even rubber.

  1. In the production of clinker tiles, it is baked at a temperature of about 1300 ° C, so this material is extremely durable and frost-proof, does not absorb water, is able to withstand various aggressive environments: gasoline, acid, alkali, salt. Frost-resistant clinker tiles for the porch have an anti-slip effect: its rough surface is safe for walking.
  2. The best anti-slip material for the porch is rubber tiles . It is an extremely dense rubberized material, which completely excludes sliding on the steps of the porch, making it absolutely safe.
  3. Ceramic tiles are the most accessible type of external staircase lining. This material is moisture and frost-proof, durable, not combustible. The surface of outdoor ceramic tiles should be rough, then it will be easily cleaned of snow, and will not slide.
  4. The porch, faced with granite tiles - it's solidity, beauty and practicality. The surface of such a tile to create an anti-slip effect is subjected to additional processing. On a granite tile for a porch there can be rough strips, parallel cuts or the pasted abrasive tape. Granite tiles are perfect for decorating a circular or curved porch.
  5. Pavement tiles for the porch - an excellent option for the design of the facade of the building. It is practical and not subject to weather changes, does not give in to fire or moisture, does not absorb dirt and dust.