RUSTIC SLATE OUTDOOR PORCELAIN - Sample

Discover the textured elegance of the Rustic Slate Outdoor Porcelain sample — a perfect way to preview a premium outdoor tile before committing to your full paving project. This sample allows you to view tone, texture and finish in your own garden or patio environment, helping ensure your final choice aligns with your design vision.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Authentic stone-effect aesthetic: The full-size Rustic Slate porcelain is described as combining blends of bronze, brown and copper tones with splashes of black, offering a rich “rusted slate” look that adds character and depth to outdoor spaces.

• Outdoor-grade performance: The matching full tile version is 20 mm thick, frost-resistant, slip-resistant, low absorption porcelain — engineered to withstand UK outdoor conditions.

• “Try before you buy” convenience: By ordering the sample, you can test how the colour, pattern and finish interact with your natural light (sun/shade, dry/wet) and surrounding materials—giving you confidence before ordering full-size slabs.

• Design versatile: The warm, rustic palette makes this tile ideal alongside timber decking, green foliage, darker furniture or metal accents. It works well in both traditional and contemporary outdoor schemes.

• Low maintenance, high durability: As a vitrified porcelain, the Rustic Slate alternative gives you the look of natural slate with much easier care, better water resistance and less risk of shade variation or white patches.

Installation & Care Tips:

• Place the sample outdoors and view it in varying light (sun, shade) and conditions (dry, wet) to assess how colour and texture appear in your space.

• For full-size installation: ensure a well-prepared sub-base, use correct adhesive or bedding for 20 mm outdoor porcelain, provide proper drainage and edge detailing for long-term performance.

• Maintenance is simple: sweep regularly, rinse occasionally with warm soapy water and a stiff brush; avoid harsh chemical cleaners and avoid dragging heavy objects across the surface to maintain finish quality.

• When ordering full slabs: try to order from a single batch to reduce variation, and consider ordering around 10% extra material to cover cuts, waste and future replacements.

Summary:
The Rustic Slate Outdoor Porcelain sample gives you a smart, low-risk way to evaluate a richly toned, character-driven outdoor tile option. With its rugged slate-look aesthetic, high durability and easy-maintenance build, it’s a confident choice for patios, terraces or garden spaces. Try the sample first, then move ahead with full-scale installation knowing your design will deliver.

*Note- A small sample cannot represent full variation or batch differences.

Delivery Charge:

Free Delivery Nationwide Mainland*

Delivery Time:

Deliveries are made between 9am to 6pm and may take 3 – 5 working days.

All deliveries are kerbside by a 18-ton tail lift assisted lorry. The delivery driver will use a manual pump truck to manoeuvre the pallet.

For Full Details please check delivery page.

Specified Delivery:

We can dispatch your goods at a time that suits you.

Specific Date- Please contact us.

Saturday Delivery - £70(Per Order)

48-Hours Express Delivery - £30 (Per Order)

Specified AM or PM Delivery - £40 (Per Order)

When it comes to caring for your new paving products, it's important to take a few simple steps to ensure their longevity and beauty. Regular maintenance, such as sweeping and washing, can go a long way in keeping your paving looking its best. Additionally, We advise you to use warm soapy water with a stiff brush to scrub the surface of the paving. Avoiding harsh chemicals and excessive weight on your paving can help prevent damage and maintain its structural integrity. At Universal Paving, we believe in providing high-quality products that stand the test of time, and proper care is key in achieving that goal.