Choosing Between Extruded Tiles and Pressed Porcelain Tiles: A Comparative Guide

It’s crucial to thoroughly assess the pros and cons of extruded tiles versus pressed porcelain tiles.

When it comes to choosing A1 fire-rated decking for balconies and commercial terraces, you’ll often find two prominent options: hollow extruded tiles and solid pressed porcelain decking planks. These choices cater to diverse needs and preferences, each offering its own set of advantages. To make an informed decision, it’s crucial to thoroughly assess the pros and cons of extruded tiles versus pressed porcelain tiles. Before delving into this comparison, it’s worth noting that as suppliers of Dura Deck Inspire pressed porcelain planks, we may have a slight bias. However, this bias is rooted in our decades of experience in commercial landscaping, where we’ve carefully selected what we believe to be the optimal product for our customers’ specific requirements. In this context, let’s explore some of the reasons why we’ve chosen not to work with hollow extruded porcelain products.

Conclusion

While hollow extruded decking planks have some merits, the downsides, such as limited design options, higher porosity, variation in quality, and less flexible installation methods, make them less favourable compared to solid pressed porcelain decking. We strongly believe that Dura Deck Inspire pressed porcelain planks, with their durability, low water absorption, versatility in design, and minimal maintenance requirements, stand out as a superior choice for high-rise and commercial landscaping areas that demand strong, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing ceramic decking solution.

Ultimately, the decision between hollow extruded and solid pressed porcelain decking should align with your specific needs, budget, and design preferences, ensuring a flooring solution that meets both your functional, aesthetic and load bearing requirements.

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