Category: Porcelain Pavers

Non-Combustible Decks: A Fire Zone Necessity

It’s a devastating new reality in the western half of the nation. Properties, homes and communities are lost to wildfires every year and the danger of future fires grows worse each day. Building code amendments are working to eliminate fire hazards in new constructions and make buildings as fireproof as possible, but today, we want […]

Archatrak Receives ICPI Award for Arizona Swimming Pool

Located right in the center of Pheonix, AZ’s metropolitan center, Novus Parcel 3B’s buzzing swimming pool deck consists of approximately 2500 square feet of Archatrak Leatherwood 24” x 24” wood look porcelain pavers and Eterno NM screwjack pedestal supports. A combination that resulted in a 1st place award in ICPI’s Swimming Pool category. This expansive […]

A very common question we are asked is: Are porcelain pavers slippery when wet?  And can they be used safely around swimming pools? The rather simplistic answer typically given is that no, porcelain pavers are not slippery when wet. But the more realistic answer is that it depends on a large number of factors. Also, […]

Quite naturally, one of the most common questions we are asked is “How much are porcelain pavers?” Typically, the cost of a ¾” thick porcelain pavers for exterior use at a retail level will lie anywhere between $7 and $10 per square foot at the suppliers warehouse. For trade customers and contractors, discounts will normally […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Porcelain Pavers

Undertaking any building project can be stressful. With so many factors to consider, such as price, maintenance and appearance, picking a material can be a daunting process. While you might not have previously considered porcelain pavers because these thicker 2cm or 3cm pavers have been available for less than 10 years, in reality, these pavers […]