Patio tile – 3 cm FF "Anthracite"
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Delivery in approx.
7-14 days - €41.20 / 4 Piece / m²
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EAN: 4251469362475 | Item no.: 6247
The 50 × 50 × 3 cm patio tile is an elastic floor covering made from PU-bound rubber granulate, designed for patios, balconies and garden paths. The tiles are laid in a half-bond pattern and joined along two sides by plastic connectors. Their handy format makes transport and installation straightforward, even on upper floors and roof terraces.
Areas of application
The patio tile suits virtually every outdoor area around the home: roof terraces, balconies, loggias, garden seating areas, pool surrounds and connecting paths. It bridges minor unevenness in the substrate and creates a pleasantly elastic walking surface that contrasts noticeably with hard stone paving.
Construction and layers
The patio tile consists of PU-bound ELT rubber granulate. ELT denotes processed granulate recovered from end-of-life vehicle tyres. The high binder content delivers a hard-wearing and dimensionally accurate tile. In coloured versions the binder is pigmented and coats each individual granule. The chamfered edge running around the tile produces a clean, even joint pattern.
Water permeability and drainage
The patio tile is permeable across its full surface. Drainage channels are formed on the underside: on bound sub-bases rainwater follows the fall through these channels and runs off, while on plastic gravel grids it seeps directly into the ground beneath. As a result the surface dries quickly after rainfall.
Installation and connection
The patio tiles are laid in a half-bond pattern on a bound sub-base, an existing hard surface or a plastic gravel grid. Suitable hard surfaces include screed, concrete, stone slabs and timber decking. Two sides are pre-drilled for plastic connectors, which couple each tile to two tiles in the neighbouring rows. The resulting tile bond prevents lateral movement. A perimeter edge restraint must be provided on site; it can be omitted where the connectors are bonded in place during installation.
Comfort and care
The surface is foot-elastic, slip-resistant and water-permeable. It cushions footsteps and impact sound – a tangible benefit over hard stone paving. Surface dirt can be swept away or rinsed off with a garden hose or pressure washer. The patio tile is weather-resistant, low-maintenance and long-lasting.
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You can work out how many WARCO tiles you need in two ways: calculate the quantity manually or use the online laying planner.
Measure the length and width of the area in cm. Divide each measurement by the corresponding usable size of a tile, then round each result up to the next whole number. Multiply the two rounded figures to obtain the minimum quantity required. For irregularly shaped areas, it is advisable to make a scale drawing on graph paper.
For a quicker calculation, use the online laying planner on the relevant WARCO product page in the shop. Enter the dimensions of the area, and the tool calculates the number of tiles and displays a suitable laying pattern. Select the “Plan your layout” button on the product page. The planner runs directly in your browser. It is free to use and does not require registration.
Rubber tiles and rubber mats made for outdoor use from polyurethane-bound rubber granules are weather-resistant. They do not rot or decay, and as they are laid without adhesive, they cannot come away from the base.
Rainwater passes into the porous structure of the rubber tiles and drains downwards. On a free-draining base, no puddles remain and the surface dries quickly. In frost, the rubber granules and the polyurethane binder stay elastic, and water left in the pores has room to expand as it freezes.
Sunlight and weathering show mainly in the colour. An EPDM wear layer is through-coloured, colour-stable and UV-resistant. With ELT rubber granules and a pigmented binder the colour may change over the years, and pure ELT ages near the surface in strong sunlight. As moisture and temperature change, the tiles expand slightly and contract again.
Most private customers and local authorities lay WARCO rubber tiles themselves. Commercial users also commonly carry out the installation themselves.
Rubber tiles are laid on a suitable sub-base and are neither screwed down nor glued. Depending on the range, the individual tiles are joined by a jigsaw interlock or plastic connectors. Any perimeter cuts are made with a circular saw, a jigsaw or a sharp utility knife with a snap-off blade.
The sub-base can usually be prepared by the customer as well. On concrete, asphalt or an existing firm surface, the rubber tiles are laid directly after any uneven areas have been levelled where necessary. On bare ground, a sub-base is formed first. Gravel grids, such as grass grids or plastic grids with a honeycomb structure, are a well-established choice for this purpose. They significantly reduce the work involved and noticeably improve the quality of the installation.
Rubber tiles made from polyurethane bound rubber granules can be joined by one of three systems, a visible jigsaw interlock, plastic connectors or a concealed jigsaw interlock. The systems differ in the profile formed at the tile edge, the joint pattern, the laying patterns that can be used and whether the completed area needs perimeter edging.
With a visible jigsaw interlock, the tile edge has interlocking teeth. Depending on the product range, the teeth have a dovetail form or a rounded shape, and they engage with the adjoining tile through the full depth of the tile. The interlocking profile is either formed as the tile is pressed or, after the pressed tiles have rested at the factory for several days, cut from the tile. How prominent the tooth pattern looks depends on the edge profile and on the colour of the tiles. If the same tooth pattern is present on all four sides, the tiles can be laid in any direction. If the sides differ, the edge profiles impose a fixed laying direction. The visible jigsaw interlock provides the most stable connection and holds the tiled area together without perimeter edging or adhesive.
Tiles joined with plastic connectors have straight edges. Cylindrical plastic connectors are inserted into factory drilled holes in the sides of the tiles. Installation proceeds row by row in half bond. In this pattern, every tile is connected to four other tiles, two in the preceding row and two in the following row. Tiles next to one another within the same row remain unconnected. Each connector restricts movement across its own axis, while the tiles remain able to move along that axis. The tiled area therefore needs adhesive or fixed perimeter edging that provides restraint in the direction of the connector axes. Often a suitable boundary already exists, such as a parapet or wall. An adjoining lawn that finishes level with the tiled area can also hold the outer tiles at the side.
With a concealed jigsaw interlock, the tiles engage below the visible part of the edge, within a stepped recess on the underside of each tile. Two sides of the tile carry the projecting profile, while the two opposite sides carry the matching counterpart. This arrangement fixes the laying direction. Viewed from above, the interlock remains concealed and the joints run in straight lines. Rubber tiles with this connection can be laid in stack bond, which forms a chequerboard pattern, or in a 1/3 offset. Because the interlocking profiles sit within the stepped recess, the joint does not extend down to the sub-base, which therefore remains fully covered across the whole tiled area.
