Large Pavers for Outdoor Patios

Featured Image: Futura Silver Porcelain 24 x 24 Large Format Outdoor Patio Paver from Arizona Tile

The perfect outdoor space effortlessly blends functionality and aesthetics, and exterior flooring plays an important role in achieving both goals. With so many options, however, picking the right fit can become a nearly impossible mission. Should you opt for the natural sophistication of stone or another material that gives you seamless installation with a low level of maintenance? With the right type of outdoor patio pavers, you can enjoy the benefits of both options.

Modern outdoor patio pavers are an excellent choice because of their characteristics. They deliver an extensive range of visual variations, ease of installation, and ease of maintenance. Being so incredibly versatile, outdoor pavers for patios can be used in multiple distinctive ways. They’re a suitable choice for both residential and commercial projects, maximizing curb appeal while also enhancing the functionality of the space.

Image: Borgo Luce Porcelain 24 x 24 Large Format Outdoor Patio Paver from Arizona Tile

What Are Outdoor Patio Pavers?

Outdoor pavers for patio installation are large paving stone or tile. They can be crafted from multiple materials – from natural stone like our Ocean Reef limestone to porcelain. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor space where you can hold a party or a way to make your backyard more practical, outdoor patio pavers will come in handy. Did we mention the fact they can be used to create the most welcoming and warm barbecue outdoor area ever?

Depending on the material they’re made of, pavers can come in an array of colors, patterns, and textures. Hence, numerous outdoor patio paver ideas can be executed to create the design vision you have for your property or business.

Contemporary patio pavers can also provide durability and even slip resistance. Innovative printing technologies can also be employed to make a surface look like something completely different. For example, porcelain outdoor pavers can be printed to resemble a range of natural stones like travertine or limestone while eliminating the maintenance associated with these materials.

Image: Futura Ivory Porcelain Large Format Pool Patio Pavers with R11 Anti-Slip Finish from Arizona Tile

Things to Consider with Outdoor Pavers

Below are a few things to consider when reviewing options for outdoor patio pavers:

• A standard size: Our porcelain patio pavers measure 24 x 24 inches. Having one size simplifies installation and allows contractors to accurately determine the quantity required to complete a project.
• Anti-Slip Finish: Especially important for outdoor spaces characterized by lots of humidity or near water. The R11 Anti-Slip Finish patio pavers are an excellent poolside choice that maximizes safety.
• Low maintenance needs: Depending on the type of product chosen for pavers, they can be easy to clean and maintain – simply hosing them off from time to time is all that is needed. No need for sealing or special care. Our heavily weather-resistant product range gives you an excellent return on investment, even in freeze-thaw environments.
• Can resemble many materials: Here’s an example of our Futura porcelain tile that resembles limestonedue to innovative digital print technology. If you want a durable, low-maintenance surface that looks like something exquisite, this type of paver is the right choice for you.

Our 2cm R11 Anti-Slip Finish Porcelain Pavers can easily be installed in a variety of outdoor applications:

• Set over compact gravel or sand
• Grass or artificial turf set
• Traditional modified mortar
• Elevated and low pedestal systems
• Can be installed over existing tile, decking, or concrete slabs using floating spacers
• Mud set, traditional sand and cement bed

Image: Borgo Caldo Porcelain 24 x 24  Outdoor Patio Pavers with R11 Anti-Slip Finish from Arizona Tile

Versatility of Outdoor Pavers for Patios

Using pavers in your outdoor patio is an excellent choice, but it’s certainly not the only choice you have. The numerous ways to utilize pavers for a multitude of property enhancement projects include:

• Walkway creation: Having a solid surface to step on when enjoying the backyard is important to increase the usability of the outdoor space. Pavers like Borgo that have abrasion resistance, frost resistance, and a high level of impact resistance are ideal for outdoor installation, regardless of intended use and weather specifics.
• A beautiful indoor-outdoor transition: Did you know some tile series are also available in pavers? In these situations, the standard tile can be used inside the home and the paver can be used outside,  thus creating cohesiveness and stylistic coherence from the indoors to the outdoors
• Poolside deck: The R11 Anti-Slip Finish is the perfect flooring option for a poolside deck or in an area with frequent rainfall.
• Garden installation: Pavers don’t have to create one solid surface. You can leave space between them for gravel or grass to be seen. When installed in such a way, outdoor pavers enable dozens of configurations that make walking easier and also elevate the garden/backyard design.

Image: Borgo Luce  Porcelain 24 x 24 Outdoor Porcelain Pavers with R11 Anti-Slip Finish from Arizona

Commercial Uses of Large Pavers

The numerous outdoor patio paver designs make them a great choice for various public and commercial uses. They increase the attractiveness and usability of most external commercial venues and the R11 Anti-Slip Finish enhances safety when installed in places such as:

• Large hotel rooftop bars
• Parks and outdoor recreational areas
• Public pools
• In front of offices and corporate buildings
• Sidewalks in building complexes or business centers
• Artistic landscaping in neighborhoods
• Corporate centers
• Municipal venues

Pavers designs come in a plethora of styles to create a cohesive look for any one of these projects. Additionally, they can withstand the damaging effects of freeze-thaw cycles, reducing the need for repairs and extensive maintenance.

Transforming Outdoor Spaces the Right Way

Are you wondering about how to make an outdoor patio with pavers? Do you find it difficult to pinpoint the product range and the properties that make the most sense within the context of the intended application?

At Arizona Tile, we can help you conceptualize a project design plan to produce the kind of space you envision using our line of outdoor pavers. Our Just Imagine Tile and SlabVisualizer allows both residential and commercial users to see how Arizona Tile pavers will look when installed.

If you’d like to see our pavers in person, check out one of our showroom locations. As always, feel free to contact us today to have your questions answered or to schedule a personalized consultation.