Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Types of Pavers

At KRC Rock, we know how overwhelming our large selection of pavers can be! Pavers are a great way to enhance the beauty and provide additional value to your home. There are so many options, colors and patterns available, that you’re guaranteed to find something unique and suitable for your tastes, home and lifestyle.
Here is a quick guide to simplify the selection process and help direct you to your perfect pattern of pavers. Of course, our friendly staff at KRC Rock is ready and willing to answer any questions you may have!

Benefits:
  • Aesthetically pleasing
  • Alternative to lawn
  • Strength and durability
  • Can survive any climate
  • Variety of colors and shapes offered
  • Versatility to be placed on any hard surface
  • Low in maintenance

Available finishes:
  • Polished-shiny gloss that helps bring out colors and gemstones
  • Honed-brings out color of stones with a matte finish
  • Flamed-jagged and uneven shapes with smooth edges
  • Thermal-rough finish with crystals on outer face. Most often used on walkways and pool decks

Paver types:

I. Stone
  • Granite: Polished, honed or flamed finish. Used on driveways, patios, pool decks and walkways
  • Limestone: Polished, honed or flamed finish. Used in light traffic areas like patios, pool decks, fireplaces and bathrooms
  • Marble: Polished, honed or flamed finish. (Used in light traffic areas like patios, pool decks, fireplaces and bathrooms
  • Porphyry: Thermal finish. Used in patios and walkways
  • Flagstone: Polished, honed or flamed finish. Used in light traffic areas like patios, pool decks, fireplaces and bathrooms
  • Bluestone: Thermal or natural finish. Used in patios, gardens, walkways and pool decks
  • Sandstone
  • Slate
II. Concrete
III. Brick

Shapes:
  • Square
  • Rectangle
  • Hexagon
  • Octagon
  • Circular
  • Diamond
  • Serpent
  • Oblong
  • Irregular
Colors:
  • Can range from a blue-gray color to more earthy and natural tones

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