# Porcelain Planks for Linear Outdoor Paving Porcelain planks offer a more linear and structured alternative to standard paving slab formats. Their long, narrow shape creates clear direction across patios, paths, borders and garden seating areas, making them especially useful where layout, proportion and visual flow are important. This collection forms part of our wider [porcelain paving](/collections/porcelain-paving "porcelain paving slabs") range and is suitable for customers who want a cleaner, more architectural paving detail. Porcelain planks can be used as a full paving surface, as edging around larger slabs, or as a design feature to divide outdoor zones. ## Linear Porcelain Paving for Defined Layouts The main strength of porcelain planks is their elongated shape. When laid in straight runs, the planks can guide the eye through a garden, frame a pathway or emphasise the length and width of a patio area. This makes them suitable for modern garden layouts, courtyard spaces, terraces and outdoor areas where a more deliberate paving pattern is preferred. The format gives a stronger sense of order than mixed-size natural stone or broad slab repetition. ## Porcelain Planks for Edging and Borders Porcelain planks are especially useful as edging around larger paving areas. Their slim proportions can define the perimeter of patios, seating areas and walkways while keeping the whole design within a consistent porcelain finish. They can be laid parallel or perpendicular to the main paving field, helping create a clear boundary without introducing a completely different material. This approach works well in both contemporary gardens and more restrained traditional settings. ## Light and Dark Plank Combinations Light and dark porcelain planks can be combined to outline paving areas, frame patios or subtly separate different parts of a garden. This contrast can create structure without relying on heavy decorative borders. Used carefully, darker planks can define edges or movement lines, while lighter planks can keep the overall surface open and balanced. The result is a controlled design detail that remains practical and understated. ## Plank Paving as a Full Surface Porcelain planks can also be laid across an entire patio, terrace or walkway as a complete plank paving surface. This creates a more detailed and rhythmical appearance than large-format slabs, with repeated narrow lines giving the space a precise and architectural feel. This style is suitable for customers who prefer clean spacing, strong direction and a more designed surface pattern. It can work particularly well in narrow gardens, side paths, courtyard layouts and modern outdoor living areas. ## Direct Importer Supply and Cost-Efficient Value Paving Slabs Direct supplies porcelain planks through a direct importer and integrated supply approach, helping customers access specialist porcelain formats at cost-efficient prices. For linear paving products, reliable sizing, colour control and practical stock availability are especially important because the layout depends heavily on repetition and alignment. This collection is suitable for homeowners, landscapers and trade customers looking for porcelain paving with stronger design direction. It provides a practical route to plank-format outdoor tiles for edging, borders, paths and complete patio layouts. ## Products in this collection - [Kandla Grey Porcelain Edging Setts 200x100x20 From £30.39/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/kandla-grey-porcelain-setts-210) - 168.38 GBP - [County Anthracite Porcelain Edging Planks 900x200x20 From £27.89/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/anthracite-black-porcelain-plank-linear-922) - 230.14 GBP - [County Anthracite Porcelain Edging Setts 200x100x20 From £30.39/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/anthracite-black-porcelain-setts-212) - 147.19 GBP - [Kandla Grey Porcelain Edging Planks 900x200x20 From £27.89/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/kandla-grey-porcelain-plank-922) - 2.5 GBP - [County LGY Porcelain Edging Planks 900x200x20 From £27.89/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/county-lgy-porcelain-edging-planks-922) - 242.59 GBP - [Black Basalt Porcelain Edging Planks 900x200x20 From £27.89/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/black-basalt-porcelain-edging-planks-922) - 230.14 GBP - [County Light Grey Porcelain Edging Setts 200x100x20 From £30.39/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/county-light-grey-porcelain-edging-setts-212) - 168.38 GBP - [Black Basalt Porcelain Edging Setts 200x100x20 From £30.39/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/black-basalt-porcelain-edging-setts-212) - 168.38 GBP - [County Light Grey Porcelain Edging Setts 100x100x20 From £39.99/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/county-light-grey-porcelain-edging-setts-112) - 171.99 GBP - [Kandla Grey Porcelain Edging Setts 100x100x20 From £39.99/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/kandla-grey-porcelain-edging-setts-112) - 171.99 GBP - [County Anthracite Porcelain Edging Setts 100x100x20 From £39.99/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/anthracite-porcelain-edging-setts-115) - 171.99 GBP - [Black Basalt Porcelain Paving Edging Setts 100x100x20 From £39.99/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/basalt-porcelain-edging-setts-112) - 171.99 GBP --- > Source: [Paving Slabs Direct](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/collections/porcelain-plank-setts) > Updated: 2026-07-06