Slate Tile and Slate Pavers Laying Patterns

Introduction | Advantages | Colors | Shapes | Applications | Patterns | Installation | FAQs

ABOUT SLATE TILE AND PAVERS PATTERNS...

Introduction to Slate Pavers One of the increasing values of slate tile pavers is their everlasting beauty. Being so elegant and classy slate is available in many delightful colors, shapes and sizes for you to choose from. Slate is used on many applications such as, flooring indoors and out and roof tiling. Wherever slate tile pavers may be used around your home they are sure to increase the value of your home immensely.

Slate is one of the many natural stones. It is quarried all around the world and produced in sheets. Once it reaches the factories it is then cut into various shapes. One of the most common shapes slate is cut too is squared. Rectangular and oblong shapes are also very common.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SHAPES IN PATTERNS

The shape of a paver will most likely determine the overall pattern. With slate tile pavers they are normally much squared in shape and cut. This is important because some shapes of slate can only be laid in random patterns.

Random Patterns

Random slate patterns are simply known as make it up as you go along! Lay the next paver where it fits. Random patterns are great for all flooring applications. With their distinctive finishes you’ll be in for a surprise. The overall look of a random pattern is generally quite busy.

There are also many different and unusual shapes include in a random pattern. One of the key benefits of a random pattern is it will differ every time a pattern is laid out. You're random laying pattern will be different from the rest, unique, and stylish.

Fixed Patterns

Fixed patterns for slate tile pavers are generally some of the more common patterns that most other stones or pavers are seen in. Fixed patterns are certain to let you know what the outlook will be like.

Some of the more common fixed patterns are:

Herringbone Parquet Running bond Stacked Zigzagged Smokey stacked

Irregular Patterns

Slate tile pavers are commonly know for their irregular patterns. This is due to their individual shapes and sizes. Although slate tile pavers can be cut to any particular shape or size many like to keep them in their natural state. This is mainly because of the visual pleasure, individual designs, and stylishness slate has on offer.

Installing Slate Tile Paver Patterns

Installing any type of pattern is easily done. There are several techniques you can follow. You can seek professional help. With a professionals expertise the job will be done in no time. Even D-I-Y can be easily installed. You may receive a print out of a pattern and all you have to do is follow it. Or if you are confident enough to create your own patterns then pave away. Laying patterns can be so simply done.