Discovery Origin Grande porcelain paving is a large format slab (1200 x 600 x 20 mm) in a grey striated stone-effect pattern reminiscent of honed grey limestone. They have rectified straight edges and a light textured surface. These impressive slabs provide elegant, clean lines and visual wow-factor that will bring grandeur and gravitas to your patio or terrace.
See Full DescriptionDiscovery Origin Grande porcelain paving is a large format slab (1200 x 600 x 20 mm) in a grey striated stone-effect pattern reminiscent of honed grey limestone. They have rectified straight edges and a light textured surface. These impressive slabs provide elegant, clean lines and visual wow-factor that will bring grandeur and gravitas to your patio or terrace.
See Full DescriptionThe Discovery range of Porcelain Paving is designed to meet the needs of larger gardens where the space demands paving that is larger, bolder and visually impressive to compliment that scale.
These premium Italian porcelain paving slabs come in a 1200 x 600 x 20 mm format, and are available as both full packs and mini packs:
The Pavestone Discovery range has four colours to choose, all available on Paving Direct:
Our exterior porcelain paving is R11 Anti-Slip finish rated, which means it typically has better slip-resistance than concrete or natural stone paving. There is a misconception that porcelain paving will be "slippy", but this is probably based on people perception of R9 tiles which are suitable for interior use only. R11 rated porcelain paving is designed and specified for exterior use in wet and dry conditions.
Porcelain paving is vitrified, meaning it is an impermeable homogeneous material (non-porous). It is manufactured by firing kaolin clays and minerals in kilns at temperatures over 1200 °C where they fuse together into a very strong and durable product that is ideal for exterior paving. Because vitrified (literally "glass like") porcelain paving is non-porous, this means it does not suffer many of the issues associated with porous concrete and natural stone paving. Consequently porcelain paving offers superior performance in a number of areas.
The benefits of porcelain paving mean that it provides superior performance in a number of key characteristics:
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Low Maintenance |
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Calibrated Available |
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Consistent Colour |
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Discovery paving slabs are large and heavy, so we suggest that two people lay the slabs.
Discovery paving has sawn straight edges that are perfectly vertical with respect to the surface. This is a result of precise machining so that each of the four sides will be at a 90° angle to the top and bottom faces of the slab.
As with all paving, it is essential to lay the paving by mixing the tiles from each of the packs that are to be laid. This ensures that the overall desired hue is achieved and evens out any slight colour discrepancies. Laying your patio one pallet at a time can lead to slight but visible colour banding.
It is essential to use a Slurry Primer, which should be applied to the underside of each paving tile just prior to laying. The base mortar should contain an SBR Bond additive included within the mix. Please refer to the laying instructions if in any doubt.
A flexible Jointing Grout should be used, and care must be taken not to let it dry on the surface of the tile. We recommend applying a protective sealant to your porcelain tiles to help prevent marking from grout residue (Porcelain Tile Protector).
If you require any additional information on laying our Porcelain, please give us a call on 01993 608 824 and speak to our dedicated Paving Expert Team.
1200 x 600 (36 Pieces) Single Size Pack | 1200 x 600 (8 Pieces) Mini Pack | 1 x Sample | |
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No. of Pieces | 36 | 8 | 1 |
Pack Coverage (m²) | 25.92 | 5.83 | 0.02 |
Range | Discovery Range | Discovery Range | Paving |
Prod Type | Porcelain Paving Slabs | Porcelain Paving Slabs | Sample |
Material | Porcelain | Porcelain | Sandstone |
Finish | Light Textured | Light Textured | N/A |
Finish (Edge) | Sawn / Straight | Sawn / Straight | N/A |
Colour | Grey | Grey | N/A |
None | Grey | Grey | |
None | 1200 | 1200 | |
None | 600 | 600 | |
None | 20 | 20 | |
Interior / Exterior | Exterior / Interior | Exterior / Interior | Exterior |
Pack Contents | 1200 x 600 x 20 | M/PACK Single Size | Sample |
Pack Sold As | Single Size Pack | Mini Pack | Sample |
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1200x600 Qty 36 |
1200x600 Qty 8 |
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Pieces Description | Porcelain Slabs | Porcelain Slabs | sample |
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Dolomite Grey - Porcelain Paving Slabs (1000 x 500 mm)
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Dolomite White - Porcelain Paving Slabs (1000 x 500 mm)
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Opus Palemon - Light Grey Porcelain Paving Slabs
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Tegel Bianco - Light Grey Porcelain Paving Slabs (900 x 900 mm)
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Monviso Grey - Porcelain Paving Slabs (900 x 600 mm)
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Kandla Grey - Light-Riven Porcelain Paving Slabs (900 x 600 mm)
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Granite Silver - Porcelain Paving Slabs (900 x 600 mm)
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Granite Carbon - Porcelain Paving Slabs (900 x 600 mm)
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