Faro Porcelain Paving

Faro Porcelain Paving brings the elegance of Portuguese limestone to your garden design. The patio tiles are available in three size options, with a natural finish softened to a “sandblasted” texture, the gentle variations in the porcelain's warm beige colouring add interest and movement to large areas and character to smaller spaces. We recommend that all customers read our product & installation guides before buying.

Porcelain is manufactured in batches and therefore the colour and texture may vary from batch to batch.

This may mean that the porcelain you receive when ordered may differ from the samples or showroom displays viewed before purchasing.

Different sizes are manufactured in different batches. It is therefore not recommended to mix sizes.

If you feel this may be a concern for you, please contact our sales team who will be happy to advise you accordingly.

We recommend keeping a record of the 'batch colour code' of the delivered porcelain in case further stock is required. This can be found on the box that the porcelain is packaged in, and it is usually a number followed by a letter, or a six digit number.

How is our Carbon Footprint Data calculated?

We have carried out a lifecycle assessment of our products. The lifecycle assessment calculates the total carbon emissions generated throughout the entire life of the product and includes extracting or producing raw materials, transport to the factory, manufacture, shipping and haulage, installation, maintenance and recycling or disposal.

Product Guide Installation Guide Laying Pattern
Dimensions	See Options Available table above
Physical Dimensions	1200x600mm = 1194x596mm 900x600mm = 897x596mm 600x600mm = 596x596mm
Tolerance	None
Packaging	Wooden pallets, cardboard boxed, plastic straps, plastic wrap
Suitable for	Paths,Patios,Steps
Surface Finish	Natural & Sandblasted
Edges	Square
Edge Profile	Square
Manufacturing Patterns	Due to the manufacturing process of porcelain tiles, there are several different 'tile prints' in each product: 1200x600 – 18 900x600 – 18 600x600 – 26
Material Type	Vitrified Porcelain (man-made from natural materials)
Country Of Origin	Italy
Sealing	Not Required
Application	External
Weight	m² weight = 44kg/m² Weight per slab: 1200x600 = 31.68kg 900x600 = 23.76kg 600x600 = 15.84kg
Slip Resistance	>R11
Frost Resistant	Yes
Flexural Strength	>10000 N
Water Absorption	<0.01%
Guarantee	10 years on Material

Install Preparation	You might encounter a white, dusty residue on the back of porcelain slabs. This is a byproduct of the manufacturing process and can erode the primer and weaken the bond between paving and bedding layer. Clean it with water and a brush before laying.
Sub Base	Geo Textile first followed by Compacted DPt (MOT) Type 1. Minimum 100mm for patios.
Installation Method	Full bed of semi-wet mix 5:1 sharp sand:cement mortar
SBR/Primer	Essential
Cutting	Diamond blade for Porcelain stone on a grinder, petrol cutter or table saw
Joint Width	Minimum 5mm
Batching Info	Porcelain is manufactured in batches and therefore the colour and texture may vary from batch to batch. This may mean that the porcelain you receive when ordered may differ from the samples or showroom displays viewed before purchasing. Different sizes are manufactured in different batches. It is therefore not recommended to mix sizes. If you feel this may be a concern for you, please contact our sales team who will be happy to advise you accordingly. We recommend keeping a record of the 'batch colour code' of the delivered porcelain in case further stock is required. This can be found on the box that the porcelain is packaged in, and it is usually a number followed by a letter, or a six digit number.

Aftercare

London Stone recommend this product is swept regularly and cleaned periodically using a solution of Lithofin Outdoor cleaner and a pressure washer with a wide spray. In shady gardens it may also be necessary to treat with Lithofin Algex to control the appearance of algae. For detailed aftercare advice please refer to the product guide.

Delivery Cost

Free of charge on orders over £750 + VAT.

A flat charge of £65 applies to all orders under £750 + VAT.

Delivery Times

Choose your delivery date when checking out. Timed slots are not available.

Free* next day delivery on London Stone vehicles available to certain postcodes. (*T&C's apply)

Enhanced next day 3rd party delivery available, depending on your postcode and stock availability. A charge of £10 + VAT per pallet is applicable for this service. Exact charges are confirmed at checkout, once the delivery postcode is input. (*T&C's apply)

Returns

Cancel up to 14 days from the date of delivery. Products to be returned in the same condition and packaging. No returns for bespoke or pre-sealed items.

You will be responsible for returning the material to London Stone. Collection can be made by us but this will incur a collection cost.