Patio Stone is not a paver and is should be used in pedestrian patio or walkway applications only. Pavestone's Patio Stone products are the strongest in the industry and typically test about 4,000 psi. to 5,000 psi. However, Patio Stone is not made to the high standards that concrete pavers are and can not be used in a vehicular application.
Do I install Patio Stone like concrete pavers are installed?
There is a difference in installing Patio Stone and concrete pavers. The Patio Stone installation doesnΓÇÖt require the same amount of base preparation and you typically compact or wet the bedding sand before you install Patio Stone instead of using a compactor on the product. Visit Pavestone's Installation section for Patio Stones on our website to get full details of installation:
Patio Stone is most generally made in three basic colors which are Pewter (concrete gray color), Red and Terra Cotta. Some of our retailers carry also Charcoal in some of the brickface type Patio Stones. Other than that we do supply a stone top Patio Stone as well as some specialty wetcast patio products such as Sandstone.
Can the Patio Stone sizes and colors be mixed to make a pattern?
You can mix and match many of the colors and sizes of the Patio Stone's to make a pattern. In fact the Materials Estimating Help Book by Pavestone, has a full page on 12" squares using two colors and all the different patterns that can be made with that combination. Many times you can just mix the stone top with the smooth type or smooth with the brickface type to make some interesting patterns in your patio. Also, keep in mind that the 12 in. square can be a nice border stone with either the 16 in. square or the 18 in. square as shown on our website in the Patio Stone section.
What is the installation procedure for installing the 5 pc. Sandstone System?
Please see our literature located at your local retail store or visit our website at www.pavestone.com.
