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Decorating a home also includes its external area`s this includes the balcony, courtyard or garden. The selection of flooring is an important choice that you will have to make. A possible choice is the use external tiled floor that has a woody appearance.

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Decorating a home also includes its external area`s this includes the balcony, courtyard or garden. The selection of flooring is an important choice that you will have to make. A possible choice is the use external tiled floor that has a woody appearance.

The outer tiling

Exterior floors of a house usually face relatively harsh climatic conditions. Indeed, they are exposed to sunlight, humidity and wind. Therefore, the flooring for your balcony or terrace must be robust enough to withstand these conditions, making the use of tiles an appropriate choice.

However, we must choose tiles to use to meet the demands of outdoor conditions or locations. It is therefore important to use materials that are suitable for outdoor use.

Exterior tiles are generally thicker and its texture is more consistent. It must be designed to withstand the various stresses, while continuing to have its decorative appearance.

Wood effect tiles have became a fashionable choice for both the interior and exterior of a house. It mimics the colour of the timber, with different shades and patterns. The tiles used retain the properties of tiles, but their appearance is reminiscent of wood.

The appearance of wood effect floors offers a warm tone and a sophisticated feel for your exterior design, out the terrace / patio area can be easily intergraded into the overall design of the garden space. With this kind of tile, it is possible to obtain the robustness of the tile while having the beauty of wood.

It is true that the wood has a luxurious look. However, it can deteriorates if installed outside and not treated properly, due to weather conditions, making a tile that mimics the appearance of wood is very convenient.

Tips for choosing and maintaining


To choose the tiles to be used outside the home, we must first build on its strength. In addition, it is also necessary that the tiles are not too smooth to avoid slipping, especially when it rains.

For dimensions of the tiles, they depend on the area to be covered and tastes. However, to have a better appearance imitating wood flooring , it is best to opt for larger sized tiles.

When cleaning the tiles avoid substances that are likely to damage or bleach your tiles, although these substances have excellent cleaning properties they may remove the wood effect of the tiles. It should therefore not hesitate to consult a specialist for advice if in doubt, both for choice, for the installation and maintenance of your tile.

Approved Trader has expert tilers all over the UK who will be happy to answer any question you may have and give no obligation quote for installing wood effect tiles outside your home.