Large Format Porcelain Pavers: What You Need to Know
Large format porcelain pavers are a top choice for rooftop decks, terraces, walkways, and even vertical cladding. Their expansive scale, crisp lines, and modern aesthetic make them ideal for contemporary architecture and outdoor living spaces. At HDG Building Materials, we offer porcelain pavers in sizes up to 48×48 in (120×120 cm).
From Concept to Completion
Whether you’re a designer, architect, builder, or owner, this blog post will help you confidently specify and use large format porcelain pavers. HDG provides expert guidance on materials, installation methods, pedestal systems, and layout planning, from the early design phase through to final delivery.
What Are Large Format Porcelain Pavers?
Large format porcelain pavers are defined by their generous dimensions, typically larger than 16×16 inches (40×40 cm). These oversized tiles create clean lines and a sleek, modern look—making them ideal for rooftop decks, terraces, walkways, and vertical applications such as cladding. Note: Thickness may vary depending on the product and intended use, typically ranging from 2 cm to 3 cm . Some of our paver lines come in thinner veneer tile or cladding panels from 1/4″-1/2″ (6-12mm).
So Many Choices
At HDG, we offer a wide selection of large format porcelain pavers in wood or stone look and in a variety of colors. Here are some of the most requested dimensions for rectangular, square, and plank style porcelain pavers.
Rectangular & Plank-Style Pavers
Elongated shapes like these are ideal for staggered, linear, or herringbone patterns. They’re often chosen to achieve a wood-look aesthetic or to emphasize directional flow in contemporary designs.
Plank-Style Pavers
- 8×48 in (20×120 cm)
- 12×48 in (30×120 cm)
- 16×48 in (40×120 cm)
Rectangular Formats
- 16×24 in (40×60 cm)
- 16×32 in (40×80 cm)
- 18×36 in (45×90 cm)
- 24×48 in (60×120 cm)
Square Pavers
Perfect for grid layouts, modular designs, and clean architectural symmetry.
- 24×24 in (60×60 cm)
- 32×32 in (80×80 cm)
- 36×36 in (90×90 cm)
- 48×48 in (120×120 cm)
Why Size Matters
Large format pavers minimize grout joints, making spaces feel more expansive and visually unified. Larger format pavers also speed installation and enhance water runoff efficiency, especially when installed on raised pedestal systems.
Installation Methods for Large Format Porcelain Pavers
Porcelain pavers can be installed on grass, gravel, concrete, or on elevated decks using raised pedestal systems—with or without aluminum joists.
Use these porcelain pavers with slope-correcting and height-adjustable Buzon Pedestals to create raised floors over uneven substrates or to create intentionally sloped designs. See Sloped Surface Design Uses HDG Grating Panels City Center Project.
Speed installation by using the Buzon E-BRS Easy Rail Aluminum Joist System.
Design Applications: Decking & Cladding
Large format porcelain pavers aren’t just for underfoot. These versatile materials are increasingly being used in vertical design elements to create cohesive, contemporary spaces indoors and out.
Popular Vertical Applications Include:
- Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
- Stair treads and vertical risers
- Planters and architectural accents
- Façades and dramatic backsplashes
Porcelain is impervious to water, resistant to stains, and unaffected by freeze-thaw cycles—making it an ideal choice for moisture-prone areas such as pool decks, spa walls, and garden features.
Inspiration Gallery: Large Format Porcelain in Real Projects
Expert Help is Standing By
Need help selecting the right large format porcelain paver for your project? When you’re ready to talk specs, samples, or solutions, call 503.360.9551, email sales@hdgbuildingmaterials.com, or click.
