The best outdoor flooring. Anyone with an outdoor area at home, whether a terrace, a small balcony, a patio or even a garden, knows that choosing quality materials is essential for proper maintenance and enjoyment.
What are the essential qualities for an outdoor floor and how can it help us to improve our quality of life? You can find out from Porcelanite Dos.
Essential properties for the best outdoor flooring
When faced with the decision to choose the best outdoor flooring for our home, we consider not only the project's aesthetics, but also the performance the flooring needs to provide. And to be considered the best outdoor flooring, it must meet the following 4 key requirements:
- First, it must be highly resistant, not only to impacts and breakage, but also to temperature changes, frost and sunlight.
- Another essential property is its impermeability or very low water absorption. This way, it will remain in good condition for a long time and will not be damaged by rain or adverse weather conditions.
- It is also important to choose outdoor flooring that is easy daily cleaning and maintenance, and does not require major effort or risk being damaged by chemicals.
- Finally, it is very important to choose outdoor flooring with slip resistance.
Although there are many outdoor materials available today, porcelain stoneware stands out as one of the most complete options thanks to its durability, low water absorption, ease of maintenance and variety of finishes.
Comparison of the best outdoor flooring options
Before choosing outdoor flooring, it is worth comparing each material's durability, maintenance needs, water absorption and safety. Although there are several alternatives, porcelain stoneware stands out for its balance of technical performance, durability and aesthetic variety. Its low porosity, resistance to temperature changes and the option of slip-resistant finishes make it particularly suitable for terraces, patios, gardens and pool areas.
Porcelain stoneware
Natural stone
Natural wood
Composite
Concrete
Terrazzo
The importance of a non-slip floor outdoors
The slip resistance is a key factor when choosing the best outdoor flooring, mainly because it improves safety by preventing unwanted falls and slips. A good outdoor surface with a slip-resistant finish also helps us maintain our balance not only on rainy days or in wet areas such as pools, but in everyday situations as well.
The regulations that define a floor as slip-resistant are: in Spain, according to the Technical Building Code, the classification must be class C3; and, according to the German standard, above R9 in domestic settings and R11 in commercial and public spaces.
The Neogrip finish by Porcelanite Dos combines a high level of slip resistance with a smooth feel, even for the most demanding users.
What styles are popular for outdoor flooring?
If we focus on aesthetics, there are currently many trends in outdoor flooring, allowing us to choose the design and style that best suits the overall look of our home and creates a cohesive project. Wood, marble, cement and stone are some of the main options.
Best outdoor terrace flooring
There are many types of outdoor terrace flooring depending on individual preferences and the style of terrace available. However, a growing trend today is to opt for in&out flooring, i.e. flooring that connects indoor and outdoor spaces.
With Porcelanite Dos porcelain stoneware collections this is possible thanks to their versatility and variety of finishes. Neoskin and Neogloss for indoors, and Neogrip for outdoor use.
This range of Porcelanite Dos in&out flooring maintains visual continuity between areas and creates a greater sense of spaciousness.
Best outdoor patio flooring
Enjoying a good meal with friends, a family gathering or simply a peaceful moment reading a book are some of the experiences we can enjoy on our patio. A patio is an outdoor area with great potential that can be enjoyed 365 days a year.
For this, in addition to a material with excellent technical performance such as porcelain stoneware, we also need visually appealing outdoor flooring, so that our outdoor space gains presence and character.
Thanks to the versatility of porcelain tiles, we can recreate the most realistic wood, the most elegant cement or the most suggestive stone.
At Porcelanite Dos you will find a wide range of outdoor materials that combine high technical performance with cutting-edge design. Our Neogrip technology supports the latest aesthetic trends to help you choose the best outdoor flooring. Browse our catalogue.