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Hi guys, I'm new here. I'm renovating my garden. I have a small room and I would like to apply for outdoor tiles. Which colors and types do you recommend? Any advice are welcome!
 
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Hi Manuel. Welcome to Permies!

Are you looking for floor tiles? I would suggest avoiding the shiny tile used in houses. It looks pretty but it's deadly slippery when wet. Quarry tile is a better choice, since it is durable and has a roughened surface.

Personally, I just use concrete slabs for things like that; some are reasonably pleasant (to my eye), and I can easily change things around.
 
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If you're googling around, try using the term "pavers" and see where that leads you. My understanding is that with a brick if you put it vertical it's a brick, but if you walk on them it's a paver.
 
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Thank you guys. Yes, me tooo, I don't like shiny tiles, I think to buy stone tiles, but firstly I have some doubts about the color. I saw something in a website but I don't know if is permitted to post the link. I love grey color, also my house is with these tonalities.
 
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If you can get stone tiles from a local quarry, that may be an environmentally responsible approach.

What are your plans for this room? Is the location naturally hot or cold? Colour affects how much sunlight is absorbed and released as heat.
 
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I agree with Douglas about using local tiles.

I have seen some beautiful terra cotta tiles in interesting shapes.  Do your local tile makers make these?

I also like tiles that are made with bright colors.  Like yellows, blues, greens, and other colors of varying shapes, sizes, and even different hues.

 
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Do you think something on this page might fit? https://www.novoceram.com/tiles/that-looks-like/stone
 
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