Mbrico Porcelain vs Composite, Wood & Pavers

How Mbrico Compares to Other Decking Materials

Most decking materials are not engineered systems.

They are surface-level solutions that rely on coatings, fasteners that allow movement, or loose-laid assemblies.

Over time, that leads to:

Mbrico Tile Decks were designed differently.

They are a mechanically fastened, integrated system built for:

What You Are Really Comparing

When evaluating decking materials, the focus is often on appearance or upfront cost.

The real comparison should be based on performance over time.

Key factors:

	Mbrico	PVC & Vinyl	Composite & Plastic	Grouted Tile & Stone	Wood	Concrete Pavers
Scratch and dent resistant	✅			✅	✅	✅
Termite and insect resistant	✅		✅
Frost resistant	✅			✅		✅
Thermal shock resistant	✅	✅			✅
Chromatic stability	✅			✅	✅
High weight capacity	✅	✅	✅
Easy to clean	✅		✅	✅		✅
Mold and moss resistant	✅		✅
Easy to install	✅			✅
Stain resistant	✅	✅			✅
Indoor and outdoor applications	✅			✅	✅	✅
Anti slip	✅	✅	✅
Chemical resistant	✅		✅	✅
Wind Up-Lift resistant	✅
Flame resistant	✅			✅		✅

Most materials are products.

Mbrico is a system.

That difference defines:

Mbrico vs Traditional Decking Materials