Making a very small patio - Fired Earth tiles

[JessieJayne]

We have a very small patio area which needs serious attention. We've never had any sort of garden area before but thought we'd give it a mediterranean feel. There are already brick walls between neighbours which we thought we'd paint white on our side.

We saw these tiles at the weekend and it does say they are suitable for outdoor use www.firedearth.com/tiles/suitability/floor/terracotta

Is there anything we should be aware of before embarking on this project?

I think they look lovely but FE are very expensive. Buy a sample then shop around for the equivalent.

I've had a look around and to be honest can't see anything that looks half as good as these Fired Earth ones. I know they are expensive but it is a very small patio. Does anyone have them? I suppose they must be hard wearing and frost proof??