Light grey porcelain pavers laid on a residential garden patio, Sesame Grey G633 look 20mm outdoor paving

Porcelain Pavers — 20mm Outdoor Porcelain Tiles for Patios, Pool Decks & Driveways

Full-body vitrified porcelain paving with R12 grip, below 0.5% absorption and zero sealing

Thick 20mm full body vitrified porcelain pavers in stone and wood looks for patios, pool decks and driveways. Slip-resistant, low-absorption and zero sealing, matched and pallet packed for exterior projects.

What Are Porcelain Pavers?

Porcelain pavers are thick-format, full-body vitrified porcelain tiles engineered specifically for outdoor use. They are pressed from refined kaolin clay and mineral powders under high pressure and kiln-fired above 1,200°C, producing a dense slab whose color and texture run through the entire tile rather than sitting on a surface glaze. The result combines the classic looks of bluestone, granite, travertine and timber with technical performance that natural stone and concrete cannot match.

  • Full-body vitrified porcelain, color runs through the tile
  • R12 textured, anti-slip surface for wet-area safety
  • Water absorption below 0.5% — frost-proof and stain-proof
  • No sealing, no waxing, no re-finishing — ever
  • Rectified edges for narrow 3–5mm joints
  • UV-stable pigments that do not fade

Key Performance Specs

Our 20mm porcelain pavers carry an R12 structured anti-slip surface, absorb less than 0.5% water and are effectively frost-proof. The full table of material, thickness, size and finish specifications follows below; see our porcelain pavers buying guide for thickness selection, laying patterns and ordering advice.

Most Popular Colors

Light grey porcelain pavers laid on a residential garden patio, Sesame Grey G633 look 20mm outdoor paving
Sesame Grey porcelain paver color sample, 20mm outdoor paving tile texture swatch
Sesame Grey (G633 Look)
White porcelain pavers in a modern courtyard garden, Sesame White G603 look 20mm outdoor paving
Sesame White porcelain paver color sample, 20mm outdoor paving tile texture swatch
Sesame White (G603 Look)
Dark bluestone-look porcelain pavers on a backyard patio, Sesame Black G654 look outdoor paving
Sesame Black porcelain paver color sample, 20mm outdoor paving tile texture swatch
Sesame Black (G654 / Bluestone Look)
Black porcelain pavers around a pool deck with outdoor furniture, Fuding Black absolute black look 20mm paving
Fuding Black porcelain paver color sample, 20mm outdoor paving tile texture swatch
Fuding Black (Absolute Black Look)
Rusty yellow cream porcelain pavers around a backyard pool, G682 desert gold look paving
Rusty Yellow porcelain paver color sample, 20mm outdoor paving tile texture swatch
Rusty Yellow (G682 / Desert Gold Look)

Sizes, Thickness & Finishes

Porcelain pavers are produced in metric sizes with the imperial equivalents US, AU and UK buyers recognize: 600x600mm (24x24) squares — the most popular patio and path format; 600x1200mm (24x48) large slabs for a clean modern look with fewer joints; 600x900mm mid-size rectangles; and 400x1200mm and 300x600mm planks for wood-look and linear stone patterns. Rectified edges allow narrow 3–5mm grout joints, so the laid surface reads as one continuous slab with barely visible joints.

Thickness runs 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 20mm and 25mm. The 20mm line is our best seller for patios and pool decks; for driveways and heavy-load projects, thick-format production is available on a properly engineered base. Every paver carries a bush-hammered and flamed full-body grit surface for R12 grip.

Black porcelain pavers around a pool deck with outdoor furniture, Fuding Black absolute black look 20mm paving

Where to Use Porcelain Pavers

Patios and courtyards. 20mm porcelain handles BBQ grease, moved furniture, UV and freeze-thaw without fading or staining. Choose 600x600 squares for classic courtyards or 600x1200 large formats for a clean modern slab with almost no visible joints.

Pool decks and coping. The R12 surface stays grippy when wet, the vitrified body resists chlorine and salt, and light colors reflect heat and stay comfortable underfoot. Matching bullnose pool coping pieces finish the rim in the same color and batch.

Driveways and paths. Thick-format pavers on a compacted or reinforced sub-base bring a fade-proof, oil-resistant surface to the front of the house — oil drips rinse straight off. Wood-look planks suit garden paths and roof terraces where timber cannot be used.

Factory Direct: Ordering for Wholesale, Contractors & Homeowners

As a Fujian-based manufacturer selling direct, we produce full-body vitrified porcelain pavers across the full 12/15/18/20/25mm thickness range and all listed formats — including sesame white, sesame grey, sesame black, Fuding black, rusty yellow, golden sesame and maple red bodies. Orders ship palletized and containerized; wholesalers and contractors commonly mix colors, sizes and coping pieces in one 20ft or 40ft load.

When you request a quote, specify the color or body name, tile size, thickness, finish and square-meter quantity (add 5–10% for cuts and waste), plus your destination port for landed-cost pricing. We recommend ordering sample pieces first so you can check the R12 texture and tone in your own light, and we plan batch numbers for phased projects so color stays consistent.

Third-Party Slip-Resistance Tests — SGS R11 & R12

Our porcelain pavers meet the R11 slip-resistance standard, with selected products achieving the higher R12 rating. Both levels are independently verified against the DIN EN 16165:2023-02 shod ramp method.

Verified by SGS

  • Porcelain Paver T01 — slip resistance class R12 (shod ramp angle α = 30°), SGS report XMIN2609002274CM01_EN, issued 2026-09-07.
  • Granite Cloud (AX62092) and Slat Shadow (AX62094) finishes — slip resistance class R11 (α = 22°), SGS report XMIN2608002018CM01_EN, issued 2026-08-14.
  • The R11 test was independently commissioned by a Canadian customer to additionally verify that the products meet the required standard; customer-identifying details have been redacted.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
MaterialFull-body vitrified porcelain (ceramic), Mohs 6–8
TypeExterior porcelain paving tiles / outdoor pavers
Thickness12mm / 15mm / 18mm / 20mm (standard) / 25mm
Sizes600x1200, 600x900, 600x600, 400x1200, 300x600 mm (24x48, 24x36, 24x24, plank formats)
Surface FinishBush-hammered + flamed, full-body grit; textured matte R12 face
Slip ResistanceR12 rated structured surface for wet-area grip
Water AbsorptionBelow 0.5% (vitrified threshold)
Freeze-ThawFrost-proof — vitrified body resists spalling in freeze-thaw cycles
SealingNever required — stain-proof, low maintenance
Color Range14 full-body paver colors — granite, bluestone, travertine and wood looks
Series CodeAPEX618xx (full color codes on the color chart)

Frequently Asked Questions

What thickness should I use for a patio versus a driveway?
20mm (about 3/4 inch) is the worldwide default for pedestrian landscapes — patios, courtyards, garden paths, pool decks and roof terraces laid on sand, gravel or adjustable pedestals. For driveways and vehicle areas we supply 25mm and 30mm thick-format pavers laid on a properly engineered compacted or reinforced sub-base. Let us know the traffic and installation method and we will recommend the right thickness for your market.
Are porcelain pavers slippery when wet?
No. The bush-hammered and flamed full-body surface is textured to an R12 slip-resistance rating, the accepted benchmark for exterior paving in wet conditions. This makes porcelain pavers a safe choice for pool surrounds, steps and rainy-climate patios, where a smooth polished face would be unsuitable.
Do porcelain pavers need sealing?
Never. Full-body vitrified porcelain absorbs less than 0.5% water, so oils, pool chemicals, leaf tannins and de-icing salts cannot penetrate. There is no sealer to apply or renew — day-to-day care is a hose-down or occasional light pressure wash, which removes the lifetime sealing and stripping cost of natural stone.
How do porcelain pavers compare with natural stone in cold climates?
Because absorption is below 0.5%, porcelain does not draw in water, so there is little moisture inside the tile to expand and crack when it freezes. That makes it effectively immune to the freeze-thaw spalling that can affect porous sandstone and some softer stones, while the fired-in pigments resist UV fading year after year. See our comparison guide for a full head-to-head with granite, sandstone, travertine and marble.

Porcelain Pavers for Your Next Outdoor Project

Full-body vitrified porcelain pavers in stone and wood looks — R12 anti-slip, frost-proof, zero sealing, factory direct in container loads. Send your square footage, formats and destination port for a matched-lot quote.