Concrete paving stones are a popular choice for both residential and commercial areas — and for good reason, given their many wonderful qualities. There are hundreds of fantastic ways to use concrete pavers — but here are some of the best.
In commercial situations
For safety purposes
In many commercial premises, safety is paramount. It’s important to provide safe access to areas, and to help visually impaired people navigate safe passage through an area. That’s where tactile pavers are an invaluable asset to a business. Tactile pavers are used worldwide in shopping centres, airports, train platforms, bus stops, open public spaces, stairs, footpaths, pedestrian crossings, kerbs and around obstacles to provide safe access and utilisation for the visually impaired. They can be used in conjunction with other pavers, tiles, concrete or asphalt to provide direction and guidance to vulnerable people. Tactile paving stones can be either cautional or directional, and are highly effective in keeping people safe.
To create an enticing outdoor area
In business, you can’t underestimate the importance of visual appeal. If your business has an outdoor area, a path or flat area leading up to your entrance, you have the perfect chance to create a strong first impression with concrete paving stones. You can help direct customers towards your business, make your premises feel more welcoming and attractive, and with clever planning, can complement the colour scheme or branding of your company with your paving choice! Concrete pavers look beautiful and make a great first impression, and also serve the important purpose of creating a safe, durable and low-maintenance area for customers to use.
In residential situations
For stylish outdoor areas or patios
You can’t go past concrete paving stones for courtyards, patios and every type of outdoor area imaginable. Firstly, they are great landscaping features, allowing you to add unique and individual touches of colour, texture and style to your area. They create interest and visual focus to add a finishing touch of class to any outdoor area. And they come in a huge range of colours, styles, textures, finishes and shapes, making it easy to design just the look you want. Secondly, they are highly functional, providing an attractive and usable surface for humans and pets alike. They are strong, long-lasting and durable, and require little maintenance to stay looking good for years. They can withstand high impacts, heavy traffic and all kinds of weather conditions with aplomb. And thirdly, concrete paving stones won’t break the bank, and are easy to install with a little know-how.
To surround pools
Concrete paving stones are a great choice as pool surrounds, as this is where their non-slip properties really come into their own. They are not slick and slippery when wet, and thus reduce the chances of falling on wet pool decks. They provide safe surroundings for pools and water features, and can withstand plenty of wear, pressure and damage, making them the ideal choice for a heavily used area such as a pool. As well, they are cooler to the touch in direct sunlight than most other flooring choices (such as natural stone), which is a handy feature when it comes to pool use. They are a pleasant and easy-to-use way to surround a pool and make an attractive feature of it.
Paths and walkways
Paths by definition need to handle a lot of traffic and wear, which makes concrete paving stones the perfect choice to create any kind of path or walkway. They are strong and durable and can withstand heavy traffic without damage (if correctly installed, of course). They are far less susceptible to cracking from tree roots, freezing and thawing and shifting soil than many other types of materials. And in the event that a paving stone gets damaged, it’s an easy matter to remove it and replace it with a new one.
As well, concrete paving stones offer great visual appeal to a walkway, and can be used in endless combinations (often with plants or other materials) to create an eye-catching and very attractive path. They have great architectural value in a landscape, and provide stable and strong footing that lasts.
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How to choose the best paving stones for your area
With so many choices when it comes to concrete pavers, you may not know where to start. There’s a lot to think about, and the sheer number of choices can feel overwhelming.
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How to lay paving stones
Laying paving stones is well within the grasp of the average home handyperson, with a little guidance of course. Check out this handy guide which covers everything you need to know to lay your concrete paving stones correctly: https://stoneworkspavers.com.au/how-to-lay-pavers/
