Information about Natural Stone Pavers

Colors

30+ colors

Sizes

8x8, 8x16, 16x16, 16x24, 24x24, or cut to size., cut to size and we can make other sizes bigger or small per your request.

Thickness

• 1 ¼ thickness for sand setting just like a regular concrete or brick pavers. Pavers also can be masonry set over concrete.
• Thin Stone Veneer ½ or 5/8 thickness. This thickness is for vertical or flat masonry. Anywhere that you could use a thin brick or a cultured stone our Thin Stone Veneer is good for exterior cladding on walls or decorative stone on a building or a house. With remodeling a lot of this Thin Stone Veneer is for over existing concrete so that you just go over the surface with the new Natural Stone not having to tear up the old slab to sand set, saving time and money. But mainly our Natural Stone Thin Veneer is used for interior floors and walls.
• Custom order other thickness up to 4 inches Copings, Treads, and Slabs. Bullnose coping can be put on all sizes according to your request. For example we can bullnose one side of an 8x8 on two, three or all sides. On 8x16 bullnose coping on the 8 inch side or the 16 inch side or both and vise versa for all the other sizes. Treads can be made according to the availability of the sizes of the treads. We can also produce custom coping such as radius pieces and large pieces for tables or countertops.

Patterns

Since Natural Stone Pavers come in so many sizes and large formats there are many different patterns French, Ashlar, Herringbone, Running Bond, and Versailles just to name a few plus many more.

Types of Stones

Granite Pavers:

Granite is igneous rock and is the hardest stone. The origin of the word granite is derived from the Latin, meaning "grian". Granite is natural rock, comprised of 3 minerals called mica, feldspar and quartz. It is formed in a grainy manner by the crystallization of magma within the crust of the earth. Granite is famous for its Strength and Hardness. Building materials made from granite have a reputation for being virtually indestructible. That is why granite pavers can provide a long-term solution for anyone who wants their pavement to last for many decades. Granite is resistant to the long-term effects of weathering; aging and can withstand cold environments.

• 8603 - Flamed Gray
• 8682 - Flamed Gold

LimeStone Pavers/ Marble Pavers:

Limestone is one of the hardest sedimentary stones and is formed at the bottom of natural water bodies. Limestone is layers upon layers of hard sediment, containing traces of fossils from shellfish and other marine animals. Limestone pavers are very reliable and long-lasting building materials. It is a quarried stone, so it is always available and can be cut to size and customized to ones special needs. Sealing your Limestone pavers is highly advised. To protect and pro-long the life of your Limestone pavers, it is necessary to carry out regular maintenance procedures.

Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from regional or rarely contact metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, either limestone or dolostone, or metamorphism of older marble. This metamorphic process causes a complete recrystallization of the original rock into an interlocking mosaic of calcite, aragonite and/or dolomite crystals. The temperatures and pressures necessary to form marble usually destroy any fossils and sedimentary textures present in the original rock.Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of very pure limestones. The characteristic swirls and veins of many colored marble varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, or chert which were originally present as grains or layers in the limestone. Green coloration is often due to serpentine resulting from originally high magnesium limestone or dolostone with silica impurities. These various impurities have been mobilized and recrystallized by the intense pressure and heat of the metamorphism.

• 8272 - Euro Cream
• 8450 - Canyon Gold
• 8705 - Charcoal Gray
• 8302 - Mediterranean Desert
• 8460 - Canyon Belgium Blue
• 8312 - Mediterranean Ivory
• 8470 - Canyon Sunset
• 8320 - Imperial Gold
• 8500 - Blue Gray

Travertine Pavers:

Travertine is a type of "morphed" limestone, where the lime content has been deposited by water. Travertine is about 50 million years old. Travertine Pavers are ideal for use around the pool and patio areas, for they will stay cool on your feet and are freeze-thaw compatible. Travertine pavers have a non-slip surface finish, for they have a high co-efficient of friction. This means that Travertine Pavers will provide a safe walking and play surface area for the whole family. Travertine pavers can withstand weathering and erosion without deteriorating. It is known that Travertine material improves with age. Colors will not fade over time. Travertine pavers will maintain their natural color for decades. Another great benefit is that Travertine pavers require little to no maintenance or cleaning. They are simply a natural hardwearing stone. Travertine is a versatile, durable and reliable material. If you take Rome as an example, the Coliseum and many other buildings that are 1000'sof years old, are still standing today. Travertine pavers are used widely in the landscaping industry. It can create unique arrangements for outdoor flooring, such as balconies, patios, around the pool and walkways. Travertine is ideal for use as stepping-stones in the garden, borders and edging around flowerbeds, pool coping and even for driveways. Travertine is ideal for indoor and outdoor applications, for the surface never gets hot; this is due to the lack of metal content in the stone. Travertine is said to be non-slip and twice the strength of concrete.

• 8520 - Apricot Yellow
• 8117 - Euro Carmel
• 8154/8142 - Euro Durango
• 8136 - Arizona Red
• 8155 - Noce
• 8180 - Silver Gray

Types of Natural Stone Finishes

Polished

Made smooth and glossy with a high degree of shine. The smoothest finish on stone. Typically only on harder more dense stones. The fullest character and color comes thru on polished products. Normally interior usage as it can be slippery when wet. Polished is more of a dramatic elegant or contemporary look with a feeling of cleanliness because of the high shine. Residentially used in all areas of the house and bathrooms. Commercial applications in main areas such as hotel and condo lobbies, entrances to high end buildings like casinos, banks, auditoriums, museums, cathedrals, churches, temples, court houses and other government buildings. Polished stone requires more up keep and maintenance to maintain its shininess. Also use on vertical surfaces inside or outdoors. Not recommended on pedestrian walkways as an exterior product.

Honed/Hone

Very smooth satin finish but not shiny. Has a flat smooth look and does not reflect light like polished marble. Requires less care then polished stones as it will not show as much scratching of the surface. It is also less slippery. Applications are the same as polished stone but with better wear ability and can sometimes be use exteriorly depending on the stone its self.

Sandblasted

A machine is used to apply a high pressure “blast” of sand to the stone etching its surface. The texture is very similar to that of a concrete sidewalk. Sandblasted stone can be use anywhere. It is highly slip resistant and very durable making it ideal in wet areas such as pool decks, steps and common areas.

Saw Cut

Stone that is cut with a diamond blade. A semi smooth finish that is slightly rougher then honed and yet smoother then sandblasted. Depending on the stone type the blade will leave slightly to highly visible saw marks on the stone sometimes requiring sanding the stone to make it smoother. Can be normally use in all applications.

Acid Washed

Liquid acidic rinsing to the surface of the stone. This will slightly to moderately etch the stone according to the acid percentages in the rinse and the type of stone; typically a mixture of muriatic acid and water. This is done a lot to take the shine off of polished stones down to a honed finish. It also can sometimes make the stone more slip resistant. Acid washing tend to enhance the color and character more. Interior and exterior use depending on the stone and the type of acid washing.

Tumbled

This is a very popular a process of rounding and chipping of the edges of the stone in an irregular format done once it has been cut down to its desired size. This is surely done in a mixer or other container while the stones themselves rub, knock and beat against each other. This give the appearance of a classical, ancient sometime old world look. Is widely use indoors and outdoors.

Chiseled Edge

The edges of the stone are either hand or machine chipped, splintered or slightly fractured. The stone is similar to tumbled but edges are not as rounded. Sometimes the stones are brushed or acid washed after the chiseling.

Antiqued

chiseled edge, sandblasted then acid washed. This finish is an old world reclaimed stone look. The stone resembles stone been reclaimed from the roads, walkways and courtyards of Europe, Jerusalem and ancient cities.,/

Bush Hammered

A mechanical process that dimple the surface of the stone making it very non-slip. The finish is one step rougher then sandblasting. This treatment can be use any where form exterior to interior.

Brushed

Brushing of the stone with a coarse wire brush. This technique smoothes out the rough spots on the surface and also enhances the color and character. It can put a slightly semi shiny finish to the stone. This is very popular to chiseled edge or tumbled stones. Depending on the brushing and the type of stone it can also be used outdoors.

Chiseled Finish

Small irregular chips are put on to the surface of the stone. This is one step rougher than bush hammered. It can be use vertically or on flat walking areas but typically not used on interiors except on walls. Rough Chiseled- sometimes called heavy chiseled because it the most pronounced roughest surface finish. It has larger deeper chips to the surface similar that are dugout of the stone. Mostly use on vertical walls or buildings.

Flamed

A process of applying very high tempetures to the surface of the stone using a commercial blow torch. Although a similar finish like bush hammering which put dimples on the surface; flaming takes chips or scales out of the surface. The high heat makes the stone surface scales pop away from the stone. This finish is very durable and very non-slip. Its applications are any where vertical or flat.