Visiting every showroom for outdoor tiles in KwaZulu-Natal takes weekends. Send one request instead, with the rooms, the size in square metres and the look you want, and we pass it to tile suppliers, showrooms and tilers who supply and lay in towns and cities across KwaZulu-Natal.
Outdoor Tiles in KwaZulu-Natal
Tile suppliers and tilers around KwaZulu-Natal know the local weather: whether it is frost, coastal salt, or summer storms. Ask for tiles with the right slip and frost rating for KwaZulu-Natal, and give your suburb so delivery of heavy outdoor tiles is included in each quote.
Want to know more first? Our outdoor tiles guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Homes and buildings in KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal has a humid subtropical coast from Port Shepstone to Richards Bay, and a cooler, drier interior around Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle. Salt air, humidity and mould make grout choice and sealing important, and non-slip tiles matter around pools and on balconies. Durban, Umhlanga and Ballito have apartment blocks, holiday homes and sectional title schemes that often renovate through a body corporate. Older Durban homes still have terrazzo and cement tiles, while new estates on the North Coast ask for large porcelain and wood-look planks. Hotels, guesthouses and restaurants along the coast re-tile in the off-season, and tilers usually work from Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Typical outdoor tiles requests in the area come from:
- Homeowners renovating: a new patio or stoep, a path to the braai, or a balcony floor that no longer drains
- Landlords and body corporates: tough non-slip tiles for communal stoeps and walkways that tenants cannot damage
- Guesthouses, hotels and restaurants: non-slip terraces, deck areas and pool paths at guesthouses and lodges
- New builds and extensions: patios, entrances and driveways-side paving quoted with the house from the plans
- Patios, stoeps and pool areas: braai areas, pool surrounds, balconies and covered stoeps with R11 or R12 tiles
- Shops, offices and showrooms: entrance paving and outdoor seating areas at shops and coffee shops
- Schools, clinics and public buildings: slip-resistant ramps, walkways and covered areas at schools and clinics
- Workshops, warehouses and gyms: hard-wearing outdoor paving for yards, entrances and garden areas at workplaces
Local tips for KwaZulu-Natal
Most asked for in KwaZulu-Natal: non-slip balcony and pool tiles, wood-look porcelain and apartment bathroom revamps. Suppliers and tilers: tile showrooms and tilers in Durban, Umhlanga and Pietermaritzburg, plus the coast. A useful tip: ask for R11 non-slip tiles by the pool and a body corporate approved finish.
Outdoor Tiles usually suits patios, stoeps, braai areas, balconies, paths. Material: outdoor porcelain, stone or 20 mm pavers. Sizes: 600 x 600, 600 x 900 and 20 mm pavers. Rating and finish: r11 to R13 slip, frost resistant. Climate here: humid, salty coast: use mould-resistant grout and seal it regularly.
What to include in your request
- Area in m² and where it is: patio, balcony or path
- Slab or screed, and its condition
- Frost, coastal or full sun conditions
- Tiles stuck down or pavers on pedestals
- Your suburb and when you want it done
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be. The plan below counts tiles and boxes for you.
Service area: KwaZulu-Natal and surrounds
Tile suppliers and tilers on our network work throughout KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Umhlanga, Ballito, Richards Bay, Newcastle, Port Shepstone. For farms and smaller towns, ask about delivery charges for tiles and whether the tiler can stay over for a larger job.