Why Contractors Are Choosing GeoCeramica® Over Traditional Porcelain Pavers

GeoCeramica® Porcelain Paver in Urban Pearle

At TLC Supply, we’re always looking for products that give our contractors an edge - materials that look great for homeowners but also make sense in the real world of installation.

Porcelain has become extremely popular for outdoor spaces because of its clean look, strength, stain resistance, and low maintenance. But many contractors still hesitate when a project calls for traditional porcelain pavers.

We get it.

Thin porcelain can feel risky compared to the thicker concrete pavers crews install every day.

That’s why GeoCeramica® has been such an exciting addition to the market. It combines the modern look of porcelain with the installation familiarity of a thicker paver.

Let’s break it down!

Drawbacks of Standard 2 cm Porcelain Pavers

Traditional outdoor porcelain pavers are usually 2 cm thick (about ¾").

Because of this thinness, some concerns that contractors have are:

• Edges can chip during handling

• Crews must handle them more carefully

• If installing on a dry base, the base needs to be absolutely perfect to ensures a stable, level, and long-lasting installation, preventing the tiles from cracking, shifting, or rocking.

• Many installers feel porcelain should be mortared in, which adds labor and cost

• Tile spacers are often needed during installation

• Installers worry about callbacks if something shifts or settles

How GeoCeramica® Changes the Game

GeoCeramica® is a first to market, patented, single-component 4cm outdoor flooring system that combines the timeless beauty of high-quality outdoor porcelain tile with the practicality and durability of concrete.

The result?

A product that:

• Looks like porcelain

• Handles like a paver

• Installs like a paver

• Is durable like a paver

Why the 4 cm Thickness Matters

Because GeoCeramica® has a concrete backing, it:

• Adds weight and mass for better stability

• Distributes loads more evenly

• Is more forgiving of minor base imperfections

• Reduces stress on edges and reduces chipped corners

• Includes built-in spacers like a traditional concrete paver, eliminating the need for tile spacers

• Provides an easier transition between concrete pavers, steps, and height changes.

• Familiar Installation, Faster Production

Another big advantage? Crews don’t need to learn a completely new system!

GeoCeramica® installs over:

• Compacted aggregate bases

• Permeable systems

• Sand or chip bedding layers

  
  

Installers use the same tools and techniques they already trust for paver installations.

Less learning curve = faster production!

Bottom Line for Contractors

At the end of the day, GeoCeramica® gives contractors and homeowners the best of both worlds - the modern look and low maintenance of porcelain, with the thickness and installation comfort of traditional pavers.

It delivers the style, color stability, and low maintenance of porcelain while keeping the thickness, handling confidence, and installation methods contractors already know and trust. No compromises, no relearning, no unnecessary risk.

Plus, GeoCeramica® also offers:

• 8 cm pavers suitable for driveways

• Custom trim options for coping, entryways, steps, and borders

• 1 cm indoor tiles for seamless interior-to-exterior design

That means you can create a cohesive look across the entire project- from inside the home to patios, walkways, and even driveways!

And that’s exactly the kind of solution we’re proud to offer at TLC Supply!

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