5 Mistakes People Make When Picking Outdoor Tiles

You know what is almost upon us? Garden. Living. It’s the time of year where all things al fresco kick off and where last-minute garden updates take place to be sure your great outdoors is looking at its greatest before summer shows its face.

But before you go all shovel and cement, run through our Head of Creative, Grazzie’s garden tiling checklist to avoid these five most frequently seen pitfalls…

Picking a Tile that Isn’t Meant to Live Outdoors

Overlooking Patterned Garden Tiles

We’ve been conditioned to think of plain stone and tiles when we picture patios. Whether it’s a cool and contemporary slate grey terrace, a cobbled cottage garden or a chic expanse of creamy limestone, a neutral landscape is what we’re most used to seeing. Don’t get us wrong, we love a classic but sometimes, you know, you can just mix it up a little too.
 
But remember, with a little help from porcelain, patterned outdoor tiles are just as up for grabs. Fancy a raised sunbathing area handsomely decked out in our Brompton tiles? Or what about a veranda and hammock setup with our suitably named Vacation Cordoba tiles? I personally opted for our Parisian Cafe tiles and clad them to the front of my bbq, because when I’m not in Ibiza I certainly want to feel like I’m there.
 
Not Hiring the Help of a Professional

We may have mentioned reaching for the shovel, but making this a DIY affair is only worth the effort if you’re a well-seasoned tiler. Keeping down costs is generally a priority for projects of all shapes and sizes, but cutting corners by not enlisting the help of a professional is a decision that’ll likely come back to bite you.
 
Remember too that by investing in the groundwork being laid properly means you’re more likely to have a patio that’ll last the course.