paving tile
Walkway surface unit
A paving tile is a flat, typically rectangular piece of stone, concrete, or ceramic used to cover outdoor surfaces like patios, walkways, and driveways.
Unlike irregular paving stones, tiles are uniform in shape and size, allowing for precise geometric patterns: We laid paving tiles in a herringbone pattern across the courtyard.
Fired reddish-brown ceramic
- ceramicFired clay material
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- slateFissile metamorphic rock
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
granite · travertine · cobblestone · flagstone · concrete · encaustic · terrazzo · brick
Path for foot traffic
- sidewalkPaved pedestrian pathway
- patioPaved outdoor living space
- courtyardEnclosed open-air space
- drivewayPrivate residential road
footpath · promenade · esplanade · stepping stones · garden path · plaza · poolside · terrace
Grinding bowl or binder
- groutTile joint filler
- trowelFlat blade for spreading
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- spacersItems creating measured gaps
substrate · bedding · leveling · screed · backer board · laying · tiler · joints
Resistance to wear
- slip-resistantPrevents sliding or skidding
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- frost-resistantUnharmed by freezing
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
low-maintenance · hardness · porosity · abrasion-resistant · stain-resistant · heat-resistant · longevity · permeable
Recurring arrangement or template
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- motifRecurring thematic element
- textureSurface tactile quality
herringbone · basketweave · checkerboard · border · inlay · medallion · decorative · artistic
terracotta
Fired reddish-brown ceramic
marble · granite · travertine · cobblestone · flagstone · concrete · encaustic · terrazzo · brick · sandstone
walkway
Path for foot traffic
driveway · footpath · promenade · esplanade · stepping stones · garden path · plaza · poolside · terrace · veranda
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
spacers · substrate · bedding · leveling · screed · backer board · laying · tiler · joints · slab
durability
Resistance to wear
- slip-resistantPrevents sliding or skidding
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- frost-resistantUnharmed by freezing
wear-resistant · low-maintenance · hardness · porosity · abrasion-resistant · stain-resistant · heat-resistant · longevity · permeable · impermeable
pattern
Recurring arrangement or template
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- motifRecurring thematic element
texture · herringbone · basketweave · checkerboard · border · inlay · medallion · decorative · artistic · intricate