Can I use natural stone flooring for my outside patio area?

Can I use natural stone flooring for my outside patio area?


Natural stone is a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing choice for outside patios. Natural stone can blend well with the nature around it and be a good fit for new floors for a patio.

You can choose many different natural stone options for an outdoor patio. Natural stones need different considerations, some types need to be treated, and others are fine with being outdoors.

What stones work best outdoors


One of the most popular and best options for outdoor patio flooring is granite. Granite is a composite of natural stones such as feldspar and quartz, leaving styling options open.

Granite is an excellent outdoor patio because it is low maintenance and durable. This flooring may need to be sealed occasionally, but the flooring company that installed it may return to do that upon request.

The best choices are easy to make


If granite is sealed correctly, it won't crack in cold weather or be affected by stains. It’s also used to transition from inside to outside seamlessly.

Not only is granite a durable choice, but it is also stylish. Granite can come in various colors, from absolute black to moon white, with different types of grains.

Visit us for your patio flooring


Here at Waccamaw Floor Covering, we have been in business since 1986 and strive to exceed your expectations for high-quality new floors. Our showroom and professionals can help you choose what you want and need for your new outdoor patio.

Share your ideas with us while you’re here and we’ll work toward your goals. No project is too big or small.

Our flooring store is in Conway, SC
, for over 30 years. From our showroom, we also offer services to Aynor, Myrtle Beach, Loris, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown, Galivants Ferry, North Myrtle Beach, and Carolina Forest, SC.