Description
Vaucluse Bossa Nova External Porcelain Tile is built specifically for outdoor living spaces subject to real weather exposure and poolside activity, combining a genuinely striking look with the P4 high slip resistance rating that outdoor floor applications require. That combination matters because an attractive outdoor tile is only as good as its safety performance underfoot once it’s wet from rain, pool splash-out or general outdoor moisture.
As a porcelain tile rather than a ceramic one, it brings inherently low porosity and strong weather resistance to sustained outdoor exposure, standing up to the freeze-thaw, UV and moisture cycling that outdoor surfaces experience over years of use far better than a less dense ceramic tile would. Its hardwearing construction is matched to genuinely demanding outdoor environments rather than being a repurposed indoor tile.
Available in both 600x600mm and 300x600mm formats, it can be tailored to the scale and layout of the specific outdoor space — larger formats for open entertaining areas wanting a clean, minimal-joint look, or the narrower 300x600mm option for spaces wanting a different laying rhythm or requiring more detailed cutting around features like pool edges and steps.
Its dual format offering also supports mixed-scale design within the same outdoor project — the larger 600x600mm size for the main entertaining area, with 300x600mm used for step treads, borders or transition zones where a smaller unit is easier to cut and lay accurately. Both formats share the same porcelain body and P4 slip rating, so switching between them doesn’t compromise the outdoor area’s overall safety or weather performance.
Technical Specifications
| Formats | 600mm x 600mm, 300mm x 600mm |
|---|---|
| Material | Porcelain |
| Slip resistance | P4 (high) |
| Application | External, weather and poolside exposure |
Where to Use
- Outdoor living and entertaining areas
- Poolside decking and surrounds
- Weather-exposed patios and courtyards
How to Apply
- Prepare the outdoor substrate — ensure it is stable, correctly falled for drainage, and suitable for external tiling.
- Select an exterior-rated adhesive — matched to a porcelain tile and outdoor exposure.
- Set the tile with correct spacing — allowing for expansion joints appropriate to an external application.
- Grout with a weather-resistant grout — suited to ongoing wet and UV exposure.
Important Notes
- Confirm the P4 rating suits the specific poolside or wet-area application before installation.
- Ensure correct substrate drainage falls for an external installation.
- Order to the nearest whole square metre, allowing extra for cuts around pool edges and features.
