# Simola Vitrified Tiles® Porcelain Paving Wholesaler

## Professional Tip: The Truth About 20mm Outdoor Porcelain Tiles - A Direct Importer's View

When specifying 20mm outdoor porcelain, **factory infrastructure and technical discipline** are the true indicators of quality, not just surface aesthetics. While vitrified paving is now mass-produced across global hubs like Foshan in China and Morbi in India, the spectrum of technical competence is vast.

From a direct importer's perspective, high-performance porcelain must be backed by traceable manufacturer data and certified test reports. Products sourced without these credentials often originate from small-scale short-run kilns, where batch consistency, structural density, and long-term frost resistance are frequently compromised.

The production of genuine 20mm vitrified paving requires high-tonnage hydraulic presses and ultra-high-temperature kilns. These assets demand significant capital investment. Consequently, only established facilities with modern, automated infrastructure can produce tiles that meet the rigorous durability standards required for the UK climate.

This is why Paving Slabs Direct prioritises **factory-standard production** over trader-blended stock. Consistency in thickness, low water absorption, and high breaking strength are the results of manufacturing discipline, not marketing claims.

## Our Partnership: Simola Vitrified Tiles®

Our primary porcelain supply is sourced from **Simola Vitrified Tiles®**, located in Gujarat, India. Simola operates a world-class facility equipped with internationally recognised Italian production machinery and fully automated quality-control sensors, ensuring a repeatable, high-specification output for both residential and commercial projects.

Simola's engineering focus is on **technical stability**. By utilising quality-certified raw materials, they produce porcelain that emphasises surface integrity and batch-to-batch colour matching, qualities that are essential for successful on-site installation.

With significant daily output and scalable capacity, Simola provides the long-term stock continuity that a direct-import model requires. This stability is vital for larger projects where future availability of the same specification is non-negotiable.

## Technical Standards Over Retail Decoration

At PSD, we treat outdoor porcelain as a **structural landscaping material**, not a decorative retail item. Our tiles are selected for high-traffic patios, commercial walkways, and modern garden designs where performance and cost-efficiency are paramount.

By bypassing intermediaries and working directly with industrial leaders, we align our pricing with the **actual manufacturing value** of the stone. For technical enquiries or factory specifications, please contact our team at [sales@pavingslabsdirect.co.uk](mailto:sales@pavingslabsdirect.co.uk).

## Technical Advantages of Factory-Standard 20mm Outdoor Porcelain

![porcelain paving resistant technical standards](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0287/6876/3949/files/porcelain_paving_resistant.png)

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> Source: [Paving Slabs Direct](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/pages/porcelain-paving-wholesaler-warehouse)