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Introduction | Installation | Shapes | Colors | Applications | Materials | Benefits | Patterns
ABOUT WALKWAY PAVERS SHAPES
Pavers can be utilized for many residential or commercial applications such as driveways, walkways, patios, sidewalks, garden beautification and pool surrounds. As a result, the popularity of pavers has increased dramatically.
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The varying shades, colors, finishes, shapes and patterns of different pavers have had a tremendous effect on the design flexibility they offer. The varying range of brick, clay and stone pavers has allowed many individuals with different tastes and trends to create their desired outcomes.
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By using different types of pavers and their attributes (color, shapes, pattern), themes such as ‘old world’, Mediterranean, and contemporary are amongst those which are commonly created. The combination of shape, pattern and finish can determine the final outcome of the project at hand. Combining an Antique finish with multi-component paver shapes and sizes will have the effect of producing a historic time-worn look and feel to any walkway.
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There are differences to take note of when deciding on which type of pavers should be used to construct the walkway. It is important to note that brick is the most versatile and commonly used walkway paver because of its time, design and economy. Numerous shapes, colors, and patterns are available to choose from when planning the design and construction of a walkway.
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WALKWAY PAVER SHAPES
Although brick is the most commonly used type of paver for constructing walkways, flagstone pavers including limestone and bluestone are also famous for the irregular shapes and patterns which they possess an create.
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The design and construction of various applications such as walkways, driveways and patios is very much so dependent on the shapes of the pavers being used. Different shaped pavers create different pattern installations. This is significant because unique-shaped pavers produce a whole array of patterns, and hence the design flexibility of these patterns to suit designated areas creates amazing impressions to the eyes of bystanders.
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| The variety of paver shapes to choose from is vast and the most common shaped pavers for walkways tend to be square, rectangular or rounded. Here is a range of the walkway paver shapes available to consumers: |
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 Holland  Cobblerock  Hexagonal |
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 Uni-Decor |
 Interlocking |
 Turf Block  Marquise  Cambridge |
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The above listed paver shapes are amongst those available to consumers wishing to pave a patio or walkway at home. Commonly used shapes include Holland stone, Cobblestone, Half Course and Concourse square.
A brief description of the relationship between walkway paver shapes and the patterns they create:
COBBLE-LOCK: cobble-lock encompasses the interlock of 2 different but matching shapes I.e. hexagon and half-course.
CONCOURSE SERIES: Another interlocking pattern of square-shaped pavers that creates an aesthetically pleasing result. The combination of Concourse, half-course and rectangular shaped pavers completes a most interesting walkway paver pattern.
OXFORD CIRCLE: the oxford circle is composed primarily of 5 different paver shapes. Each with an imperative role to play in the end result, the culmination of these pavers visualizes a most fascinating outcome.
 Outer Circle Stone |
 Three Quater stone |
 Inner Circle Stone |
 Center Half Stone |
Each paver shape will add to the decoration and design of your walkway. Remember, not only do different paver shapes beautify your walkway, but they also add a theme and style to its surrounds.
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