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Introduction | Advantages | Installation | Colors | Applications | Shapes | Patterns | FAQs
ABOUT SANDSTONE PAVERS AND THEIR LAYING PATTERNS...
Introduction to Sandstone
Sandstone is a unique and elegant natural stone. It is mainly used on residential applications such as; driveways, pool areas, balconies, patio’s, barbeque areas, and backyard walkways and pathways. Sandstone pavers are durable, lightweight, and enduring as there age grows older there finish just gets better and better.
If you are deciding on paving an area anywhere around your home, it may be your pool area or your driveway or your patio whatever it may be there are many points to consider. One of the main points is deciding on what type of pattern you will lay your pavers in. There are many patterns to choose from and they all achieve outstanding outlooks the choice is purely up to you.
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Adding different colors in amongst the patterns will enhance the look of your paved area and create individual settings where you and your family will enjoy the colorful settings.
PATTERN TYPES FOR SANDSTONE PAVERS
The decision on which pattern you will choose to lay is normally determined once you have purchased your sandstone pavers in your chosen color, size and shape. The shape is also important because it plays a big part as to which patterns you may be able to lay. The size will also play an important role.
Stretcher Running Bond
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Is one of the most common designs for a pattern that is used today? It is where several rectangular pavers are placed in lines side by side. Then the next layer of pavers is laid the same. It is a flowing pattern. This pattern is highly recommended for applications like driveways, and walkways. It doesn’t contain fine detail and is not eye catching. |
Herringbone Pattern
| This is a classy pattern. It is made up of zigzagged shaped pavers which are interlocked. One is at a 90 degree angle and the other is at a 45 degree angle and it continues on. It is a very striking pattern. With the right color pavers you will be satisfied with the classy and busy end result. |
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Basket weave Pattern
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This pattern seems busy and alive. It is also another common pattern that is seen amongst many residential homes. It is made up of two paver’s parralell to each other at a 90 degree angle and the next two parralell to each other are on a 45 degree angle. To be different and add character you could choose two different colored sandstone pavers for each degree. |
Interlocking Pattern
This is where individual shaped pavers are created to lock into one and other. Shapes like zigzagged, octagons, irregular, and triangular are cut with grooved edges making sure they will interlock with the next paver. There is no particular pattern it’s up to you how you would like to place your sandstone pavers.
Combining Patterns
| Is a great option for anybody deciding to use sandstone pavers for there residential property needs? Combining patterns on your driveway will create a show cases. The entrance to your home starts with your driveway so why not show it off. You could use one pattern such as; the stretcher running bond as your border. Then you could have the classy herringbone through the middle. Then an interlocking pattern can be used as a focal point throughout the middle. The choice is yours so be creative. |
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