Tile Ideas for An Outdoor Porch

Image: Reside Beige USA 24 x 48 Large Format Porcelain Outdoor Patio & Porch Tile with R11 Anti-Slip Finish

Spending time outside is beneficial for everyone’s well-being, so what better place to catch some rays than on your own porch. Sitting in the early morning sun to get a boost of Vitamin D and relaxing at the end of the day in the evening breeze does wonders for your psyche. Having a space of physical and holistic comfort in an outdoor area will provide an amazing spot for relaxation.

To create the perfect outdoor space, it’s important to consider ideas for the type of tile to use in your porch design. Fortunately, we have many products to establish an exterior oasis that’s full of personality and practicality.

Outer Limits

Outdoor living spaces are so valuable that we created a brand specifically for these applications – Outer Limits®. Whether your looking for natural stone or porcelain tile for residential or commercial uses, be it for outdoor kitchens, patios, porches, or pool areas – We have a great selection! To build your dream outdoor kitchen, cozy bar area to gather with friends, or a porch area to enjoy relaxing on, you’re going to need some products that not only look great, but will also do well in an outdoor environment. Our Della Terra porcelain slabs, porcelain pavers, natural stone slabs, natural stone tile, special order pavers, and R11 Anti-Slip Finish Tile are just what you need to turn your dreams into reality. Let’s delve into some of these amazing materials.

Porcelain pavers are quite versatile. Originating in different series of interior tile, these options can be used inside and outside. This is great if your porch opens into a large foyer, for example, and you want to maintain a consistent appearance. Plus, they are large format, 24” x 24” tiles, and add a cleaner, more streamlined aesthetic. One series available in a porcelain paver is Futura, an American-made porcelain series, available in four neutral colors—Ivory, Greige, Beige, and Silver—that resemble limestone. Presenting a contemporary or traditional appeal, it is easy to add Futura seamlessly into your porch tile ideas.

Image: Futura Beige 24 x 24 x 2cm Outdoor Porcelain Patio Paver with R11 Anti-Slip Finish from Arizona Tile

Natural stone slab – granite, limestone, travertine, basalt, and marble & dolomite—are great exterior surfaces. In this lineup, you can find light, soft, warm colors to dark, bold cool colors. Granite maintains its popularity for being one of the most durable, naturally stain-resistant, aesthetically enhancing products. For your outdoor commercial or residential project, natural stone can eleveate exterior cladding, countertops, or even around a fireplace. Have a look at Carbon Grey Satin: this granite is a beautiful, deep grey that presents a consistent grain structure, making it great for large projects as variation will be minimal.

Image: Futura Silver 24 x 24 x 2cm Outdoor Porcelain Paver Patio & Porch Tile from Arizona Tile

Special order pavers – Our Special order stone program gives you even more design freedom through a variety of shapes and sizes, be it natural stone or porcelain. For porcelain, in addition to the 2cm pavers we stock, these series offer more options to find a specific look or size that can bring your front porch tile ideas to a new level, plus: they feature R11 Anti-Slip Finish (read to the next section). Porcelain tile is widely versatile so some areas may call for a more custom look, while other spaces can dazzle with our stocked porcelain. In addition to tile flooring, exterior cladding is important, too, to create a finished look. Glam is one you’ll want to view. In seven colors, glossy or matte, and many exterior uses, this 2-1/4” x 9-1/2” tile will complete any aesthetic.

R11 Anti-Slip Finish

Creating a seamless transition from your front porch, into your living space, and possibly even out to a back patio becomes possible with our R11 Anti-Slip Finish porcelain tile. The unique finish of this tile is perfect for high-traffic areas and outdoor spaces that are exposed to water and moisture. The finish on the tile surface creates grip, making it slip-resistant, without derailing from its appearance. While factoring in the need for a functional aesthetic, R11 Anti-Slip Finish is a safe and practical option for your front porch tile ideas.

Image: More Wood Grigio 8 x 32 Porcelain Outdoor Patio & Porch Tile with R11 Anti-Slip Finish from Arizona Tile

More Wood offers that idyllic wood flooring we all know and love. It’s warm and inviting, but natural wood comes with maintenance requirements that you may not want to worry about. More Wood is a porcelain tile that emulates the look of wood minus the maintenance. Offered in four natural colors, and two plank sizes, More Wood can be used for a plethora of applications. This is a fantastic choice if you want to run the same tile throughout different spaces, both interior and exterior.

Image: Konkrete Grigio 24 x 48 Outdoor Porcelain Patio & Porch Tile with R11 Anti-Slip Finish from Arizona Tile

Konkrete is a large-format tile that mimics the look of concrete. Similar to More Wood in that it presents a specific appeal and can be used expansively, Konkrete portrays an industrial aesthetic. A great complement to exposed brick, for instance, Konkrete offers old-world charm and warmth that grew in popularity as old factories were rehabbed into reinvented spaces, like apartments and businesses. The use of these raw materials creates a minimalistic, yet inviting, atmosphere. So, enjoy the modern appeal of concrete laced with the practical properties of porcelain tile.

Image: Invictus Beige Vein Cut 24 x 48 Porcelain Patio & Porch Floor Tile with R11 Anti-Slip Finish, Glam Beige Matte 2-1/4×9-½ Porcelain Exterior Wall Tile, & Carbon Grey Granite Slab Benchtop from Arizona Tile

Invictus Vein Cut porcelain changes the aesthetics a bit as this option resembles natural travertine. With multiple sizes, colors, and finishes there becomes a broad variety right in one series. For your exterior flooring, R11 Anti-Slip Finish is necessary, but to keep consistency while adding slight variation, consider Invictus Vein Cut 24” x 48” Rigato wall tile to add a combed-like surface for a decorative, textural element.

Options Aplenty

There are so many ideas and options to make your porch tile truly suit your space and aesthetic. To help make a decision, stop into your nearest Arizona Tile showroom or slab yard to see the tile in person. While you’re trying to make your selection, try our Just Imagine Tile and Slab Visualizer to enhance your design ideas. If you have questions along the way, please send us a message, and our exceptional staff will be happy to help.