Arterra Porcelain Pavers Faqs – Learn The Facts

Porcelain pavers are extremely strong even at only ¾” thick. All MSI porcelain pavers have very good impact resistance and with proper surface preparation, can be used in pedestrian walkways (sand set) or vehicular traffic (mortar set).

Our testing indicates that porcelain pavers do not get significantly hotter than a comparable color natural stone paver. And generally are cooler to the touch than concrete pavers. Surface temperature of pavers is largely a function of color, not material. In our testing in the middle of a hot day, porcelain paver surface temperatures were comparable to natural stone pavers. Dark colored natural stone pavers had higher surface temperatures than light colored porcelain pavers.

Arterra premium porcelain pavers are installed in much the same way as natural stone pavers. They can be sand set or mortar set. See the Arterra Premium Porcelain Paver Installation Guide for specific requirements.

Use a porcelain diamond blade in a wet saw that is large enough to cut the 24” paver. Ensure the blade is sharpened and push the paver slowly to minimize the risk of chipping.

Yes. Porcelain Pavers must be mortar set if installed on a driveway. See the Arterra Premium Porcelain Installation Guide for specific requirements.

Yes. Porcelain Pavers must be mortar set if installed on a driveway. See the Arterra Premium Porcelain Installation Guide for specific requirements.