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How to keep your Porcelain Paving perfect during hot weather
As the sun climbs higher and the days stretch longer, it's the perfect time to make sure your garden is summer-ready. If you've chosen porcelain paving for your garden, you're already on the way to having a stylish, low-maintenance outdoor space. But how should you care for your porcelain paving during these rare hot British summer months? This blog will dive right in with all the tips and tricks you will need for the perfect paving this summer.
So whether you're hosting a BBQ, sunbathing, or simply enjoying breakfast outdoors, porcelain paving provides a solid and stylish foundation that will bring even more joy to your summer.
But if you’re not sure if porcelain is the right material for your patio project you can read our blog on alternatives here.
Factors such as the colour of your porcelain paving will affect how much heat that it will retain, with darker colours tending to get hotter than lighter colours. As a result, if you’re concerned about your paving getting too hot we suggested opting for a material in a light tone.
We would always advise, that on extremely sunny days, no matter the material or colour, to test the temperature of the surface before stepping out barefoot.
Why choose porcelain paving for your garden?
If you’ve already got Porcelain Paving in your garden, then you already know it’s not just a pretty face! Porcelain paving is incredibly robust yet low maintenance (we go in more depth on this topic in our blogs how durable is porcelain paving and the do’s and don’ts of porcelain paving). It is resistant to stains, scratches, and even the fading effects of sunlight.So whether you're hosting a BBQ, sunbathing, or simply enjoying breakfast outdoors, porcelain paving provides a solid and stylish foundation that will bring even more joy to your summer.
But if you’re not sure if porcelain is the right material for your patio project you can read our blog on alternatives here.
Does porcelain paving get hot in the sun?
It’s a great question! There is nothing worse than stepping out, barefoot, onto your patio on a sunny day to find it’s like walking on hot coals! In general, porcelain retains the same amount of heat as other paving materials such as natural stone and concrete. Therefore, like these other materials, porcelain can still get hot in the sun.Factors such as the colour of your porcelain paving will affect how much heat that it will retain, with darker colours tending to get hotter than lighter colours. As a result, if you’re concerned about your paving getting too hot we suggested opting for a material in a light tone.
We would always advise, that on extremely sunny days, no matter the material or colour, to test the temperature of the surface before stepping out barefoot.