Trend analysts Scarlet Opus predict that outdoor living will only become more popular in the wake of the pandemic , with homeowners expecting the same level of comfort and convenience as in any other room in their house.
The 5th Room
The increase in time spent at home during lockdown has reinforced the value of gardens for mental wellbeing. From cooking and baking to grow-your-own vegetables, more people than ever are embracing the kitchen garden as a wellness centre for the home.
Outdoor living is expected to develop into a year-round phenomenon in the UK, much as ‘cold-city’ populations do in other countries. This presents a challenge and an opportunity to UK trades that have historically been firmly divided between indoor and outdoor skill sets. The rise of matching porcelain tiles in kitchens and patios is just one example of this crossover. While some designers embrace zoning with texture and colour, others aspire to the increased feeling of space and flow created by uninterrupted flooring.
For the perfect outdoor living space, you need to get the details just right: level flooring throughout, a smooth finish and quality materials.
That’s where EASYTileAlign from Azpects can make all the difference. EASYTileAlign is a simple-to-use levelling system that ensures a smooth, even surface is achieved on calibrated, ceramic, or porcelain tiles.
EASYTileAlign is a quick and convenient solution to reduce tile lippage, allowing your space to flow seamlessly from indoor to outdoor.
What is tile lippage?
Lippage is the vertical displacement between two adjacent tiles of a ceramic, glass, or stone installation. Such displacement can lead to numerous problems, including chipped edges, snagged furnishings and even trip hazards.
As consumers opt for more modern flooring such as porcelain and ceramic tiles, a high-quality finish is more important than ever.
EASYTileAlign incorporates a tile spacer and screw cap, plus optional protective shield for tiles with polished surfaces.
Spacers are available in 5mm and 3mm widths to suit interior and exterior tiling. Screw caps and shields can be reused from job to job.
Perfect Finish
For the perfect finish to porcelain tiles look no further than EASYGrout from Azpects. EASYGrout mixes readily with water to give a highly flowable grouting mortar ideal for use on interior and exterior tiled floor surfaces where a resilient, compact grout joint is needed. EASYGrout is particularly suitable for areas subject to sustained traffic such as kitchens and outdoor living areas.
Available in four stylish colours, this slurry grout is specially designed for porcelain and ceramic tiles, helping to create a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors.
To find out more about EASYTileAlign or EASYGrout, visit www.azpects.co.uk.