Limestone Effect Porcelain Tiles

Posted on 27th January 2022

No matter the season, Limestone Effect Porcelain Tiles are the perfect way to make your living space relaxing, comfortable and homely. With a range of stunning colours, and styles, our limestone effect porcelain tiles can be used both indoors or outdoors.

Transform your kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms and conservatories with durable and high-quality tiles.

Limestone effect porcelain tiles vs limestone tiles

Limestone effect tiles and authentic limestone tiles hardly differ at all in terms of visuals. In fact, many people actually prefer the look of porcelain limestone effect tiles thanks to their consistent and uniform look, which looks sleek and modern, but doesn’t take away from the authentic feel.

In terms of strength, and other resilience features, let’s take a look at limestone effect vs genuine limestone tiles:

• Sizing - Porcelain tiles are often uniform in size, usually in 600 x 900 or 150 x 900. This makes it very easy to calculate the number of tiles you need for the specific area.
  
  On the other hand, natural stone tiles can be much less consistent in size, making it harder to judge how much you need to order. (Check out our guide to buying porcelain paving).
  
  

• Installation - Porcelain tiles are denser and more uniform than natural limestone, thanks to the meticulous manufacturing process. This generally makes it easier to install. Check out our guide to laying porcelain paving.
  
  

• Maintenance - A key benefit of porcelain is its easy maintenance. Porcelain is stain resistant and can be easily cleaned with a mop, occasionally using mild detergent.
  
  Limestone on the other hand, is porous and absorbs liquids, which means it is more likely to stain. A specific pH neutral stone cleaner would need to be used to clean.
  
  

• Frost resistance - Porcelain is highly frost resistant due to its extremely low porosity levels, meaning there won’t be any water to freeze and expand, which can cause cracking. Limestone is porous, so will absorb water, which means there is a risk of cracking due to frost.
  
  

• Durability - Porcelain is highly scratch, stain and water resistant. It’s also exceptionally strong. Limestone is also very strong, but slightly softer and more prone to scratching and water/frost damage than porcelain.

Why choose limestone effect porcelain tiles?

You should choose limestone effect porcelain tiles because they offer the same warmth-bringing soft and earthy feel of limestone, with all the added benefits of durability, frost/water/scratch resistance, low maintenance and simple installation.

Also, whilst natural stones like limestone are usually cheaper upfront, the upkeep of these slabs means that a few years down the line, you’ll likely be paying for repairs, extra cleaning products, resealing and more. This means that you’ll actually end up spending more money, and dealing with more stress, with authentic limestone than with porcelain.

Effectively, limestone effect porcelain matches all the benefits of natural limestone, with almost none of the drawbacks.

What are the benefits of limestone effect tiles?

The benefits of limestone effect tiles include:

• Realistic look
• Versatile styles
• Durability and hard wearing
• Low maintenance
• Stain and water resistant
• Exceptional strength
• Frost resistance
• UV resistance

Limestone effect tiles can also be used in very versatile ways to suit a number of different desired aesthetics. At Porcelain Paving Direct, our range of limestone effect tiles spans from lighter greys and anthracite styles, all the way to darker street graphite.

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Limestone effect porcelain tile inspiration

Transform your living space with modern sophistication through Valore Dark Grey limestone effect porcelain tiles. With deep, rich tones, these tiles are ideal when creating a sleek and contemporary foundation, perfect for striking feature walls, chic flooring, or a stunning patio.

Achieve an elegant look which is expansive and inviting, with the durability and strength of porcelain.

Not for you? Then opt for a warm, inviting living space using Street Sand limestone effect porcelain tiles. Stunning, soft sandy tones create a light and natural feel, ideal for brightening your room or patio area.

These tiles feature a cohesive design that feels both airy and homely, and they’re highly durable and easy to install too.

For a living space which feels sophisticated and calming, you should try our Brava Greco limestone effect porcelain tiles. Authentic printed veining adds to the desirable look of natural stone, perfect for your calming indoor space or a natural outdoor patio.

This design feels fresh and contemporary, and actually helps expand a living area with ease. Plus, you get that durability and easy upkeep that porcelain is well known for!