Which Patio Slabs Are Best?
All of our patio slabs are designed for exterior use with each stone type featuring a range of different benefits! Choose from Smooth, Riven or Non-Slip finishes, in a wide range of sizes, from large format 600×900 Slabs right up to mixed size Patio Kits, and everything in between!
Transform your garden or patio with the medley of natural colours and tones found within our Sandstone Paving. This choice of garden paving offers the charm and appeal that only natural stone can offer. With beautiful variations in colour throughout, each paver features its own unique tones formed naturally over thousands of years, promising your garden or patio a finish filled with character! Choose from a naturally riven surface texture or a smooth, sawn & honed option to find the right style of garden paving for you!
Riven or Sawn & Honed Sandstone? What’s the difference?
A riven surface is created naturally when the stone is split along its layers, providing a truly authentic finish. This process leaves beautiful natural variations in texture throughout the surface of each slab, meaning that no paver is exactly the same, one of the main appeals of Riven Sandstone Paving! Each riven sandstone slab features hand-dressed edges which add to the natural, organic look and feel of paving to create a timeless appeal to any traditional design. This style of Indian stone paving is suited to traditional settings and is a great alternative to Yorkstone, whilst also working out to be less expensive!
Sawn sandstone is sawn straight off the block rather than being split naturally. The sawn slabs are then cut down to size and the top surface is honed or sandblasted, creating a smooth finish with a slight sheen. Our Smooth Sandstone Paving is sawn on all 6 sides, meaning that the 4 edges are also straight and machine-cut with a smooth finish to complete the contemporary look. Sawn sandstone paving offers an entirely different appeal to riven sandstone and features more pronounced patterns and colours.
Porcelain Paving is a durable, state-of-the-art paving option with a huge number of benefits and is suited to a wide range of uses. Our porcelain slabs are suitable for patios, pathways and even driveways due to the extremely durable nature of the stone. Outdoor porcelain tiles are also suited to interior use and can even be used for bathrooms and around swimming pools or water features without becoming slippery! The lightly textured non-slip surface provides added safety to any project and the non-slip rating of R11 makes the slabs perfect for any family garden or even a larger commercial project and will maintain their non-slip qualities even when wet. Our porcelain paving is robust and long-lasting with a stain and scratch-resistant surface, making it the perfect choice of low-maintenance garden paving! There is no need to seal porcelain tiles as the non-porous surface prevents any excess moisture from building up within the stone, meaning that your paving will not be prone to any build-up of moss or algae and you won’t need to worry about any excess rainwater or accidental spillages. The low-maintenance paving slabs can simply be wiped clean with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or spills, saving you time and money! Suited to the British climate, porcelain patio slabs will withstand extreme temperatures and weather conditions without being susceptible to damage or becoming too hot underfoot in the sun. The outdoor porcelain tiles are also impervious to fading and will stay true to their original colour, even when subjected to excessive heat and sunlight during the Summer months!
If you’re looking for a high-end finish with plenty of style, Granite Paving is a perfect choice! As a hard-wearing natural stone, granite slabs are suitable for any areas which will see high amounts of footfall, due to their durability, non-slip and scratch-resistant properties. Well-known for being robust yet stunning, granite pavers are ideal for use on patios, paths and around pools in any domestic or commercial project. This popular paving material is available in a range of colours to suit any your design needs! The lightly flamed surface texture of each granite paver helps the stone to retain its non-slip properties underfoot, even when wet! The lightly flamed texture is achieved by heating the surface of the slabs, causing some of the crystals within the stone to shatter, leaving the slabs with 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. Flamed granite paving is not likely to become slippery underfoot unless the stone has seen excess use resulting in the surface texture being worn down.
Slate Paving has a unique naturally riven texture and is available in a range of eye-catching colour options, suitable for creating a modern or traditional patio design which will bring life to any garden. Like many natural stone paving materials, slate paving slabs are a very durable option for patios and pathways. A high-quality slate tile can last for decades and the durability of the paving makes it an excellent option for high traffic outdoor areas. Slate slabs are incredibly stain-resistant, meaning that your stone can look as good as new for years to come! Both its durability and stain-resistant nature makes it one of the best choices for those who want a no-fuss, low maintenance space. Using Indian slate paving for a patio, path or even driveway can even increase the value of your home thanks to its upscale reputation, durability and finish.
Limestone Paving is suitable for most types of landscaping projects and has been used for patios and garden paving for decades. It is a popular option due to its vast range of benefits and features a lightly riven surface texture. As well as being one of the most affordable natural stone paving options available, Limestone Paving is extremely very durable with bold, dark tones which offer a dramatic look to any patio space and can be either the focal point or blend into the background. Choose from large format 600×900 pavers or a mixed size Patio Kit which is perfect for random laying to create a unique finish! Limestone Paving Slabs are perfect for a wide variety of outdoor areas, including high traffic locations such as pathways and will last for many years and as they are a very durable option which can withstand high amounts of traffic and adverse weather conditions. Limestone is a heavy natural stone and as a result, it is a material that has been used in the building and construction industry for many years.
Order A FREE Sample
With so many options, it can be hard to come to a decision on which is the right choice for your project. This is why we offer our customers FREE Samples, allowing you to see and feel the stone before ordering so you can be sure you are making the right choice! Our free sample service will allow you to see an example of some of the textures and tones within our paving and you’ll be able to see some great examples of some of the natural variations that you’re likely to see within the stone on each product page.
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