Large garden tiles: transform your outdoor space!

Aesthetics

As the primary motivation for many people, aesthetics are at the heart of concerns during development work. As with an interior, large tile formats offer an illusion of depth and add a touch of elegance to your space, which then easily appears larger. The lines created by the tiles help to create an orderly appearance in your garden, far from the usual undergrowth.

Maintenance

Beyond the simple fact that large tiles are aesthetic, it is also very important to know that they are very easy to maintain. Indeed, the smaller the tiles, the more opportunity for dirt to sneak in at the joints. Here, this problem almost disappears to make way for a floor that always looks clean but is also easy to clean. A quick blast of water on tired days is enough to clean any accumulated dirt.

Durability

Are you fed up with having to change the floor in your garden every morning? Tiles, and especially large tiles, are the ideal solution for you. This type of floor is most often made from resistant materials such as concrete or porcelain stoneware. These types of materials are certainly pretty, but also and above all extremely resistant to all types of weather. Whether it’s windy, rainy or snowy, your floor is safe from damage!

Porcelain tiles

Resistant to scratches, stains and chemicals, porcelain stoneware is the material often chosen for laying large format tiles indoors. And it is an even better choice for outdoors! In addition to all the advantages listed above, it should be noted that porcelain stoneware is a real chameleon: visually, it can be confused with different types of floors, such as wood, marble or natural stone floors.

Concrete tiles

Durable and affordable are the key words when talking about concrete. With its wide variety of finishes, it can adapt to all styles of garden.

Natural stone tiles

More resistant than all other models, natural stone tiles are also the most expensive! However, if your budget allows it, you should definitely turn to this type of material. Indeed, although requiring a lot of care and attention, these are the most resistant materials on the market. Once your floor is laid, you are good to go for a very long time.

The desired style

Obviously, you should opt for models that you like and whose style matches the desired style for your garden as a whole. Depending on whether you want to give your garden a more rough-hewn or much more polished look, you can choose one of the three materials presented above.

The surface to be covered

In addition to the style criterion, you should also take into consideration the size and type of surface you have to cover. By type, we mean this: a high-traffic area or not. So, if you want to cover a path, it is obvious that you will need to opt for a very resistant floor. On the contrary, for a slightly more hidden space, you can afford to choose tiles of lower quality.

The budget

Finally, the last criterion that cannot be ignored: the budget. You don’t have the means to spend 1,000s and 100s on natural stone tiles? That’s understandable. In this case, turn instead to less expensive but equally resistant models! Also, when making your choice, keep in mind that not all floors require the same maintenance costs. If you can afford it, you can afford a natural stone floor. Otherwise, to be sure to maintain it as well as possible, we advise you to opt for a slightly less expensive floor, but just as pretty and high-quality.

La préparation du sol

Comme pour une installation en intérieur, préparer votre sol est indispensable. C’est d’ailleurs encore plus vrai pour le cas des sols extérieurs, facilement soumis aux irrégularités. Dans certains cas, pour s’assurer de la propreté et de l’aspect plat d’un sol, il pourra être nécessaire de faire couler une couche de sable ou de gravier par dessus la terre avant la pose des carreaux.

La pose des carreaux

En suivant quelques conseils, la pose de carreaux n’est pas bien sorcière. Assurez-vous d’appuyer uniformément, de manière ferme mais aussi délicate sur les carreaux lors de la pause. Cela vous permettra d’obtenir un joli rendu mais surtout un résultat sécurisé, afin d’éviter de potentielles infiltrations dans le sol.

Daily cleaning

To ensure the longevity of your floor, daily cleaning is essential. Regardless of the material used, water and a mop are recommended. A sweep is also essential to prevent dirt from accumulating and seeping between the tiles. If necessary, you can opt to add a mild detergent to the cleaning water.

Cleaning stubborn stains

An accident can happen. An oil or grease stain is often a source of worry, but rest assured: with the right product, you can easily get rid of it! Whatever the type of stain to be treated, always choose the right product and rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all traces of product.

Protectors

In addition to cleaners and cleaning, you can choose to add a layer of protector or sealer over your floor. This will extend its lifespan and protect it from external aggressions, something that is not essential for an indoor floor, for example.

And there you have it! You are now an expert on large formats of garden tiles. Are you hesitant or don’t know which product in our range to turn to? Know that our advisors are there to answer all your questions! On simple request, you can benefit from personalized assistance. We wish you a good visit to our online store and hope that this article has answered your questions.