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Anthracite Porcelain Terrace, Keswick: A Case Study

A sloping rear garden reworked into two level terraces in 900x600 anthracite porcelain, with floating steps and concealed lighting. Filmed throughout, and documented here stage by stage.

6 min read · 6 March 2026
Anthracite Porcelain Terrace, Keswick: A Case Study

The brief

A sloping rear garden reworked into two level terraces in 900x600 anthracite porcelain, with floating steps and concealed lighting.

What we specified

The details that shaped the finished scheme:

  • 900x600 anthracite porcelain, R11
  • Level threshold with concealed slot drain
  • Floating steps with warm 2700K strip lighting
  • Two terraces rather than one retaining wall
What we specified

The installation

Day 1 — Excavation and setting out.

Day 2 — Concrete base.

Day 3 — Slab setting and cutting.

Day 4 — Steps and upstands.

Day 5 — Jointing, lighting and handover.

The installation

The result

A porcelain terrace that suits the property rather than the brochure, delivered on programme and handed over with a maintenance pack.

Anthracite Porcelain Terrace — image 1
Anthracite Porcelain Terrace — image 1
Anthracite Porcelain Terrace — image 2
Anthracite Porcelain Terrace — image 2
Anthracite Porcelain Terrace — image 3
Anthracite Porcelain Terrace — image 3

Common questions

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