How to Identify the Type of Floor an Exterior Space Needs | Gres Aragón

Outdoor Flooring requires a variety of technical performances with high levels of resistance to a multitude of factors, exterior flooring has also gone through an aesthetic revolution. The ceramic sector has made progress in both the technological and visual results of manufacturing, with extruded stoneware being the most popular choice of floor materials. This guide by Gres Aragón is to help one understand how to choose the best floor type for exterior space.

Check Requirements and Characteristics

Outdoor flooring includes certain basic requirements, which makes it important to check what is needed for the application and compare that to the characteristics offered by different flooring solutions.

• Non-Slip
  One of the most important features is having a non-slip level, as this ensures the flooring is safe for outdoor use. Non-slip properties are classified according to a set scale, with C-3 being one of the highest slippage resistance possible, and therefore the safest for exterior use. This classification is suited for both public and private applications. The Gres Aragón catalog offers a great variety of designs with a C-3 finish in addition to all the resistance and durability features necessary.
  
  
• High-Resistant and Durability
  Other important characteristics are high resistance to temperature fluctuations, stains, bending, abrasions, and resistance to impact and wear. This ensures the integrity of the flooring is maintained both in function and aesthetics even in high-traffic areas. The extruded stoneware from Gres Aragón includes these characteristics, as well as having a very low porosity, meaning it includes resistance to chemicals and staining.

Find the Desired Tile Aesthetic

Gres Aragón offers a large range of finishes for exterior tiles in finishes of wood, marble, stone, and concrete. The finishes, created by digital printing technology do not affect the technological features of the tiles. One can choose from a variety of finishes to best suit the desired exterior aesthetic, as well as choose tiles to match the interior for a continuous harmonious look.

Wood-Like Ceramics	Stone-Like Ceramics
Marble-Like Ceramics	Concrete-Like Ceramics
Rustic-Like Ceramics

Selecting the Right Type of Outdoor Flooring

Different types of outdoor flooring include terrace flooring, patio flooring, and porcelain for facades, all areas where the choice of material is important. Extruded stoneware offers a solution that covers the requirements for all these applications with hits high-resistance and durability, remaining unchanged with time.

Choosing Cost-Effective Tiles

• What to Consider
  Cost-effective prices don't always mean choosing the cheapest tile for a project but can look at costs in the long run, this includes weighing up the longevity of a finish, as well as the need for maintenance and cleaning, as these characteristics can affect the cost of running the living building. Extrusion manufacturing and the ceramic tiles offered by Gres Aragón offer a long plastic product that is both easy to clean and easy to maintain, offering a cost-efficient solution in the long run.
  
  
• Assistance from Gres Aragon's Technical Team
  Depending on the functional and aesthetic requirements of a specific project, different characteristics might need to be specified for flooring. The technical team at Gres Aragón assists in answering questions related to features of different tiles within their catalog and offers personalized advice on the designs, properties, and prices of different collections.