What Is A Flamed Surface?
A lightly flamed surface texture helps the stone to retain its non-slip properties underfoot, even when wet. The texture is achieved by heating the surface of the slabs, causing some of the crystals within the stone to shatter, leaving a textured surface, ideal for exterior paving. This may be something to consider for your project, depending on the use that you expect it to see as flamed granite paving is not likely to become slippery underfoot.
Sizes & Colours To Suit Any Project
Granite paving offers a wealth of design opportunities, with a range of sizes and colour options available, you will always be able to find a style to suit the needs of your project! You can choose from a multitude of sizes, from large format pavers to smaller slabs, or a mixed-size Patio Kit, which is perfect for random laying to create a unique finish. Colour options range from the light and bright Silver Grey Granite, the mid-grey tones in Blue Black Granite to something a little darker in our Black Granite Paving. If you are looking for a little more colour, we also offer Pink Granite, which offers speckles of red, silver and grey. Our Granite Setts are a great block paving option for driveways or for edging or borders for patios and pathways. The hard-wearing and durable natural stone paving is designed for outdoor use and will stand the test of time even in harsh weather! We even stock 25mm Granite Paving which is more suited to high traffic areas or driveways due to the added thickness. Our full range of granite is suited to the British climate offer a robust and long-lasting paving option that will last for decades.
Sealing Flamed Granite Paving
It’s generally advised to seal granite paving to help prevent any staining, as well as helping to prevent the growth of any moss or algae. You may want to consider sealing your granite slabs, especially if your stone is light in colour, as any stains will be more visible. However, sealing is not compulsory and there is a wide range of sealing products available which will provide various results. Some sealants will simply seal and protect, whereas others can be used to enhance the colour of your slabs. Sealing your granite patio will also help to protect against other general wear such as fading which can sometimes occur over long periods. As for when to apply a sealer, there are no specific guidelines and most landscapers and tradespersons will have their own tried and tested methods. Some people choose to seal their paving slabs before laying to prevent any staining during the laying process and others prefer to leave their stone unsealed for up to a year, allowing the granite to weather naturally before applying a sealant. We always advise speaking to a local tradesperson who will be able to assess the many variables within your environment and offer specific advice for your project. We offer a range of sealing and cleaning products here which are all suitable for use on granite paving stones.
Natural Colours & Variations
Granite products are entirely natural and will feature variations in colour, tone and pattern. This is a feature of the product and our product images will give a great overview of some of the natural variations you could receive.
Colours will appear more vibrant when wet and subtler prior to installation before the stone has absorbed any moisture.
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