Transform boring walls into striking outdoor features with our premium Porcelain Wall Cladding — also searched as Wall Cladding and Cladding Stone. At Patio Paving, we supply high-performance porcelain cladding solutions for private gardens, commercial landscapes, and architectural façades across the UK. Porcelain cladding is a technical, vitrified tile solution manufactured to extremely low water-absorption rates and high mechanical strength. That makes it ideal for external wall faces, feature walls, garden walls, and decorative panels where you want the look of natural stone or concrete but with better consistency and low maintenance.
Weatherproof & frost resistant — technical porcelain panels are fired to achieve extremely low water absorption.
Lightweight large formats — today’s porcelain cladding is available in large, thin formats and honeycomb-backed panels that cut installation time and reduce weight on the substrate.
Low maintenance & stain resistant — vitrified, non-porous surfaces resist algae, staining, and fading.
Versatile design — available in split-face, smooth, honed, and textured finishes to suit modern or traditional schemes.
Panel sizes: from tiles (e.g., 600×300mm)
Thickness: standard ranges 9mm for thin panels thicker 9mm textured panels for pronounced relief/stone look.
Backing options: plain porcelain panels, honeycomb-backed panels or bonded panels for lightweight rainscreen systems.
Finishes: split-face, riven, smooth, honed, textured stone effect, concrete effect, timber effect.
Performance data: ultra-low water absorption (often ≤0.1% for technical porcelain), high flexural strength — include manufacturer test data on each product page.
Porcelain cladding installation varies by panel type (solid tile, thin panel, honeycomb, rainscreen). Typical approaches:
Direct adhesive to prepared substrate — for smaller panels or internal applications follow tile-fixing best practice (use suitable exterior adhesives and primers).
Mechanical fix & rainscreen systems — large panels or façade work commonly use aluminium rail systems, brackets or a ventilated rainscreen assembly for long-term performance.
Honeycomb or composite panels — bonded honeycomb panels reduce onsite handling weight and speed up fitting; they usually fix to a subframe or rails.
Practical tips: always check substrate soundness, allow movement joints where required, follow manufacturer instructions for adhesives and fixings, and use trained installers for façade systems. For DIY garden wall panels we supply fitting guides and can recommend adhesives and backer products.
“Is porcelain cladding durable enough for UK exteriors?”
Yes — technical porcelain panels are designed for external use and are engineered for low water absorption and UV/freeze resistance. Always check the manufacturer’s external use rating and warranty.
“Do porcelain cladding panels need sealing?”
No — because porcelain is non-porous, sealing is usually unnecessary. Follow maintenance guidance for textured finishes (gentle washing).
“Can I fit porcelain cladding myself?”
Small interior or garden feature panels can be DIYed if you’re confident with tile fixing; large façade or rainscreen systems should be installed by a qualified contractor. We offer technical literature and trade contacts.
“How much does it cost vs natural stone?”
Porcelain often delivers lower long-term costs (less maintenance, consistent supply) and is generally more cost-competitive than quarried stone when factoring installation and lifecycle. Get a bespoke quote for accurate comparison.
Patio Paving is a UK landscaping product company specialising in paving, walling and cladding. We partner with trusted UK and European manufacturers to offer a curated range of porcelain wall cladding and cladding stone alternatives, backed by sample services, technical guidance and UK delivery. Whether you’re a homeowner, landscaper or architect, we help you pick the right panel, fixing system and installer.
Q: What is the difference between porcelain wall cladding and natural stone cladding?
A: Porcelain is manufactured to tight tolerances, is non-porous and needs less maintenance; natural stone offers unique variation and patina but usually requires more maintenance.
Q: Is porcelain cladding safe in wet UK conditions?
A: Yes — technical porcelain has very low water absorption and remains stable in freeze/thaw cycles when installed correctly.
Q: Can porcelain panels be used on garden retaining walls?
A: They can be used as a decorative facing. Structural requirements (support, drainage) must be addressed separately. We can advise on suitable systems.
Q: Do you supply samples?
A: Yes — order physical samples to check colour, texture and how the finish looks in your garden light.
