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How Durable Is Buff Porcelain Paving?

  • Writer: Jamie Newsham
    Jamie Newsham
  • Jun 19, 2024
  • 3 min read

Buff Porcelain Paving
Buff Porcelain Paving

The worst experience for a property owner is to undertake a landscaping project only for the pavers to become damaged after a few days. Everyone wants paving slabs that provide value – visually, appealing, slip-resistant, and can maintain their top shape for decades.


You may want to install Buff Porcelain Paving slabs. How durable are these pavers? That’s the question you are likely to ask before you spend your money on these paving materials. Fortunately, these slabs are known for their unquestionable longevity – they stay as good as new for a long time. Which Factors contribute to the durability of these paving slabs?

The Slabs Are Sturdy

Before you install paving slabs in your space, you should be sure it can withstand the traffic in this area. For instance, your patio may be handling heavy foot traffic during those family entertainment events – the space also has pieces of furniture and other décor. The driveway experiences a lot of to and from car tyre movements. If you install weak slabs in these areas, they are likely to crack within a few days – replacing these slabs may not be an undertaking you are ready for.


Fortunately, buff porcelain pavers are known for their unquestionable strength. The slabs are made from a mixture of fine clays, feldspar, and silica fired at over 1200°C. As a result, you have slabs that can withstand all types of pressure – foot traffic, car tyre movements, and pieces of furniture in your space can’t damage the slabs as they are scratch resistant. You’re sure of slabs that maintain authentic consistency – can serve you for decades without showing signs of degradation and that’s the durability you want.

The Pavers Can Withstand Harsh Weather Conditions

Before you install those slabs, you should understand how harsh British weather can be. For instance, the scorching sun leads to expansion and frost causes contraction – these aspects can negatively affect the structural integrity of weak slabs. Water from heavy rains can also get into porous slabs and accelerate chemical weathering.


The fact that buff porcelain pavers are weather-resistant improves their longevity.  For instance, firing at high temperatures creates compact slabs that are less porous – they have less than 0.5% water absorption rate. So, water can neither wash off the particles nor accelerate chemical weathering processes. The slabs can remain in perfect shape for a long time.


The firing under high temperatures also ensures the slabs are stable. The fact that they are exposed to the scorching sun and cold temperatures doesn’t affect these slabs – they neither contract nor expand. They retain their properties including structural stability.


Do these slabs fade after a long period of exposure to sunlight? No -   porcelain’s composition and manufacturing process make it resistant to UV-induced degradation, ensuring long-term durability and aesthetics. Other conditions you can expect the pavers to withstand include:

·         Algae and moss growth

·         Wind and abrasion

·         Rain and humidity


Stain Resistance Characteristics

A lot happens in your space. For example, food crumbs, wine spills, and other forms of dirt can leave your slabs in bad shape. You can avoid these inconveniences with stain-resistant buff porcelain pavers. The slabs have minimal pores which means liquids that can stain the slabs remain on the surface – you can then easily wash them off the surface.  You can make the slabs even more stain-resistant and attractive by sealing them – they can serve you for a long time while remaining attractive.

If you’ve often questioned the longevity of buff porcelain pavers, you can now rest assured they are durable slabs. For instance, they are sturdy and can withstand heavy foot traffic. They can also withstand harsh weather and are stain-resistant. Purchase your top-quality slabs at Ammaari Stones Today!


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