Large tiles in the garden: what to look out for

Large tiles are popular, and rightly so: fewer joints, a calmer look and a garden that seems bigger. A large format does need careful preparation, though.

A firm, level base

The bigger the tile, the quicker you notice when something isn’t level. A well filled and compacted base is therefore half the work.

A fall for the rainwater

A patio should slope slightly, away from the house or towards a drain. That way no water is left standing after a shower.

Edges and connections

A crisp edge along the border or up to the canopy finishes the whole thing off. Also think about the connection at the patio doors and any drains.

Combining with other materials

Large tiles go well with a decorative edge or a herringbone path. Lucas helps you choose what suits your garden.

Curious what it could look like? See the back garden that went from old concrete pavers to large light tiles, or ask Lucas to come and take a look.