There has been a bit of a Renaissance of porcelain pavers over the last few years. Homeowners across the US are starting to see the benefits of the material and choosing it over the most traditional choices. Why exactly is that? Why are porcelain pavers so good, and are they expensive?

Talk about the price of certain products in hardscape business often comes down to getting rid of certain misconceptions. The biggest roadblock is understanding that pavers are a long term investment.

When homeowner come to that realization, usually things open up to them. To put is simply, spending money on pavers is a form of renovation of your home, and so they must add value to it.

Pavers are not simple products that won’t make a difference in a year or so. They need to stand the test of time, not give you structural headaches, and do their job properly while at it.

So two things can influence the price of pavers: the rarity of its material and the durability of it.

And when we say durability, we mean the capacity to withstand daily use with minimal maintenance effort, not only resistance to physical damage.

So how do those things influence porcelain pavers? Let’s talk about that right away.

Cost of Porcelain Pavers

Porcelain pavers usually stay at the price range of $7 – $10 per square foot.

That is more expensive than concrete, for example, that is $3 to $6 per square foot on average. But at the same time, it is cheaper than most natural stones, which cost a minimum of $9 and can go as high as $30, depending on the material.

Is it cheaper than natural stones because, well, it is not one. Just like concrete, it is a man-made material, albeit with a more complex manufacturing process, which explains why the cost is higher.

The higher cost when compared to concrete, arguably the most popular paver choice there is, seem worth once the advantages of porcelain pavers become clear. So let’s go straight into talking about those advantages.

Advantages of Porcelain Pavers

The main advantage of porcelain pavers lies how easy they are to maintain. And they are miles ahead of any other option when it comes to that aspect.

In case you didn’t know, pavers have to be sealed to make sure they last longer. If unsealed, they are unprotected against spills and biological materials and can easily get stained.

Sealing is a big and important part of paver installation. One that should not be skipped if you want to keep the quality of your pavers. Sealing is where most of the money goes towards paver maintenance, since it needs to be done every two or three years.

And here is the good news, porcelain pavers do not need to be sealed.

During their manufacturing process, when submitted to high temperatures and pressures, the minerals on it undergo through what we call a vitrification process. That essentially creates a coat of protection around the final product, making it extremely resistant and non-porous.

And since it is non-porous, it is impervious to anything that could otherwise potentially damage a regular porous paver.

When comparing paver prices, if you think porcelain pavers are too expensive, remember that you are, basically, paying upfront for a material that spends way less on maintenance in the future. On the long run, a cheaper option will cost you the same on maintenance, if not even more.

And speaking of maintenance, cleaning porcelain pavers couldn’t be easier.

Simply sweeping it up every day to keep it free from debris and moping it once a month with warm water and a pH-neutral cleaning product is more than enough.

For heavy traffic areas, both car and foot, moping with warm water at the end of the day can help maintain the good looks.

Pavers as Long Term Investment

A house is an asset. It is a property.

Not only is the place you live, and it needs to be, of course, built to your liking, but it is also a form of investment. Buying a house, making renovations and selling it for a higher price (flipping it) is a common practice around the US that makes people fortunes.

That is the importance of hardscape, it adds value to your house and improves your investment. That is why it is so important to think of pavers as a long term investment.

Not having to seal, the easy to clean and maintain, the durability and the pristine looks all influence to increase the price of porcelain. But the price is very much worth for what it ultimately delivers.

And the manufacturing of porcelain is precise that it can actually be made to simulate almost any natural out there.

Acquiring Porcelain Pavers

So a quick sum up.

Porcelain pavers cost around $7 – $10 per square foot. You do have cheaper options, but when thinking of pavers as a long term investment, they are very much worth it. They will easily return the money over the years due to how easy they are to maintain and will adding value to your property for decades to come.

So are porcelain pavers expensive? No, we don’t think so. They have a fair price compared to how good they are.

If you’re thinking about acquiring porcelain pavers, the best way to go about it is to ask for professional help. The installation process can be tricky, porcelain pavers needs to be handled by professionals.

We here at Eagle Pavers have been helping people not only with the acquisition of porcelain pavers, but with many other hardscape elements. If you happen to be around the Sarasota and Manatee counties, why not get in contact with us to help you?

You can call us anytime at +1 941-210-4192 or email us at sales@eaglepavers.us. We would be happy to hear from you.