Trend Watch: Porcelain Pavers

From reduced maintenance to ease of cleaning, porcelain pavers offer many appealing benefits for clients. Experts share why these often-overlooked stones should be top-of-mind for design-build pros' next big project.

Kelly Limpert
Jun 10, 2024
Vibrant Outdoors
From reduced maintenance to ease of cleaning, porcelain pavers offer many appealing benefits for clients. So why are they not more widely used? Laura Gunderman, owner of Natural Stone & Tile, and Pierre Bridger, director of operations at Vibrant Outdoors, tackle this topic and share why these often-overlooked stones should be top-of-mind for your clients’ next big project.
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