decking
Porcelain pavers (deck system)
Outdoor-rated porcelain tiles installed on adjustable pedestals over a structural deck or terrace. Patio-look on a raised platform; freeze-stable.
Cost tier
LUXURY
Cost / sqft
$18–$38
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Pedestals allow easy access to the structure beneath for maintenance. Premium spec for terraces over living space.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte
- Color range: stone-look, concrete-look, wood-look porcelain plank
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: porcelain, pavers, pedestal, modern, patio