External & Outdoor Tiles

Whether you’re cooking, entertaining guests or simply relaxing, your outdoor space is a place where you deserve to feel amazing. Our outdoor tiles are the perfect touch to create a stylish patio or even garden area where you can enjoy your time to its fullest.

What are the key benefits of outdoor tiles?

Outdoor tiles provide durability, slip resistance, weather resistance, low maintenance requirements, and long-term colour stability, making outdoor tiles suitable for patios, pathways, terraces, courtyards, and garden landscaping projects.

• Durability: Designed to withstand regular foot traffic and outdoor exposure
• Slip Resistance: Textured and matt surfaces improve grip in wet conditions
• Weather Resistance: Suitable for year-round outdoor use
• Low Maintenance: Easy-to-clean surfaces require minimal upkeep
• Frost Resistance: Resistant to seasonal temperature changes
• Design Choice: Available in stone-effect, slate-effect, concrete-effect, wood-effect, brick, and Victorian styles
• Colour Stability: Maintains appearance with reduced fading over time

Looking for inspiration? Check out our blog, The Benefits of Using Tiles Outdoors.

How Can Outdoor Tiles Create a Natural Look in Your Garden or Patio?

Thinking of renovating your outdoor space and looking for a fresh look? With our great selection of outdoor tiles, you’re never going to run out of ideas! Whether you like a simpler tile look or myriads of patterns, our variety of outdoor tiles will help inject character into your garden or patio.

What Patterned Outdoor Tiles Are Available for Gardens and Patios?

If you’re looking for a design idea with that guaranteed wow factor, look no further than the popular Victorian Outdoor Tiles range. Coming in a variety of colours: from mesmerising blacks and pure whites, all the way to rich terracotta hues, Victorian outdoor tiles will create a statement floor feature in your garden. Their porcelain component also makes them the perfect candidate to withstand even the heaviest everyday traffic. Why not also take a look at our selection of Outdoor Mosaic Tiles, a great choice to use in a garden or patio area for their frost-proof quality.

What Styles of Outdoor Wall Tiles Are Available?

Enough about those floor spaces! Time to turn the attention to those wall areas. If you’re tired of looking at the flaking paint of a garden wall, or the dated pebbledash on the face of your home, blast it all off, and put in place some External Wall Tiles. With so many options to choose from, one of our favourites is the split face style, part of the external wall tile collection. Our Splitface Tiles are ideal for use as wall cladding. They consist of strips of natural slate cut to different heights, widths, and depths, and arranged to create a staggered, multi-levelled design. When added to an exterior wall, they create a textured, eye-catching appearance.

Are outdoor tiles different from indoor tiles?

Yes, outdoor tiles are specifically designed to withstand weather exposure, moisture, frost, and temperature fluctuations, while indoor tiles are manufactured primarily for internal environments.

Outdoor tiles generally feature greater slip resistance and improved weather performance. Outdoor porcelain tiles also have lower water absorption rates than many indoor tile products, helping maintain long-term durability in external environments.

Are outdoor tiles anti-slip?

Yes, many outdoor tiles feature slip-resistant surfaces designed to improve grip in wet weather conditions and reduce slipping risks across patios, pathways, and garden areas.

Matt and textured outdoor tiles typically provide greater underfoot traction than polished surfaces. Outdoor porcelain tiles remain one of the most popular choices for projects requiring both durability and slip resistance.

What slip rating should outdoor tiles have?

Outdoor tiles should typically have a slip rating of R11 or higher for patios, pathways, and garden areas, while pool surrounds and frequently wet environments often benefit from higher-grip outdoor tile surfaces.

• R10: Suitable for covered outdoor areas with limited exposure to standing water
• R11: Commonly recommended for patios, pathways, terraces, and general garden paving
• R12: Provides enhanced grip for areas exposed to frequent moisture and heavier foot traffic
• R13: Designed for environments requiring maximum slip resistance, including commercial and specialist applications
• Matt Porcelain Tiles: Often provide the balance of slip resistance, durability, and ease of maintenance required for residential outdoor spaces

What tile effects and designs are available?

Outdoor tiles are available in stone-effect, brick, split-face, Victorian, slate-effect, concrete-effect, travertine-effect, wood-effect, marble-effect, and patterned designs, allowing outdoor spaces to suit both traditional and contemporary landscaping styles.

• Stone Effect: Natural stone appearance with reduced maintenance requirements
• Brick Effect: Traditional and industrial-inspired styling for outdoor spaces
• Split Face: Textured three-dimensional surface detailing that adds visual depth
• Victorian: Heritage-inspired geometric designs suited to period properties
• Slate Effect: Natural stone character combined with porcelain durability
• Concrete Effect: Contemporary architectural appearance for modern gardens
• Travertine Effect: Warm Mediterranean-inspired styling for patios and terraces
• Wood Effect: Timber-inspired aesthetics with enhanced weather resistance
• Marble Effect: Luxury stone-inspired appearance with realistic veining
• Patterned Tiles: Decorative designs that create focal points in outdoor areas

What colour outdoor tiles are most popular?

Grey outdoor tiles remain the most popular choice due to versatility, contemporary styling, and compatibility with a wide range of garden and patio designs.

• Grey: Contemporary appearance suited to modern landscaping projects
• Beige, Cream and Ivory: Warm neutral tones inspired by natural stone
• Brown: Traditional colouring that complements garden environments
• White: Bright appearance suited to contemporary outdoor spaces
• Black: Strong contrast for modern garden and patio designs
• Green: Natural-inspired colouring that blends with planting schemes
• Multicolour: Decorative variation for statement outdoor areas
• Orange and Yellow: Warm tones that add character and visual interest
• Terracotta: Mediterranean-inspired styling for traditional gardens

Grey stone-effect outdoor tiles remain among the highest-demand outdoor paving options.

Can I install outdoor tiles myself?

Yes, outdoor tiles can be installed as a DIY project when correct preparation, suitable tools, and recommended installation methods are followed.

• Preparation: Create a stable and properly compacted sub-base before installation
• Drainage: Ensure suitable falls to prevent standing water
• Materials: Use appropriate outdoor adhesives, primers, and jointing compounds
• Alignment: Maintain consistent spacing and level positioning throughout installation
• Installation Guidance: Follow manufacturer recommendations for the selected tile range

How do you install outdoor tiles?

Outdoor tiles should be installed onto a stable sub-base and full mortar bed to create a durable, level, and weather-resistant surface suitable for patios, pathways, terraces, and garden spaces.

• Step 1 – Ground Preparation: Excavate the installation area to the required depth and remove loose soil, vegetation, and debris
• Step 2 – Sub-Base Installation: Install and compact a suitable aggregate sub-base to provide long-term structural stability
• Step 3 – Drainage Formation: Create a gradual fall to allow surface water to drain away from the paved area
• Step 4 – Mortar Bed Application: Lay a full mortar bed to support each tile evenly across the entire surface
• Step 5 – Primer Application: Apply a suitable porcelain paving primer to the underside of each tile to improve adhesion
• Step 6 – Tile Placement: Position outdoor tiles with consistent spacing and check levels regularly during installation
• Step 7 – Jointing: Allow the bedding layer to cure before applying a suitable external jointing compound
• Step 8 – Final Cleaning: Remove excess jointing material and clean the tile surface after installation is complete

What are the best tiles for outdoor use?

Porcelain outdoor tiles are widely considered among the best options for outdoor use because low water absorption, high durability, slip resistance, and weather resistance support long-term performance in external environments.

Stone-effect porcelain outdoor tiles remain the most popular choice for patios and garden landscaping projects. Concrete-effect, slate-effect, and travertine-effect outdoor tiles also provide durable alternatives suited to contemporary and traditional outdoor designs.

Can outdoor tiles be used around swimming pools?

Yes, outdoor tiles can be used around swimming pools when suitable slip-resistant products are selected for wet environments.

Porcelain outdoor tiles are commonly used around pool surrounds because durable surfaces resist moisture, staining, and outdoor weather exposure. Slip-resistant finishes help improve safety in areas regularly exposed to water.