Why Buy Stone Pavers?

Stone pavers are a versatile paving option suitable for patios, paths and even driveways. They can also be used to edge patios and paths as well as being very effective to create distinct feature areas within larger areas of paving.

A slim profile and precisely sawn edges give our Stone pavers a modern feel that blends easily into contemporary garden settings, but the small format sizes can also be used effectively to add texture and pattern to traditional garden areas. Incorporating a herringbone pattern also complements traditional settings beautifully.

Our range has been carefully chosen to include some of our most popular sawn sandstone and limestone products. Egyptian Beige and Antique Yellow limestone and Beige and Harvest sandstone, for example, are warm, light-enhancing colours that add elegance to a garden design.

To enhance our clients' options with a versatile colour palette, we've also included darker materials in our selection. This includes options such as Tumbled Black Sandstone and Antique Grey Limestone for those seeking a deeper, richer colour tone.

To further enhance the choice, we have included 4 colours of tumbled riven sandstone patio bricks in the range; Raj Green, Black, Kandla Grey, and Mint. Also with sawn sides, these options feature a lightly riven surface and are a good option in higher traffic areas where staining might be an issue. This extra versatility gives you the option to update the traditional feel of riven sandstone with a crisp linearity that's ideal for adding a modern touch.

Adding matching stone pavers into your design will inject dynamism and movement, thanks to their small, geometric shape, while allowing you to create subtle contrast in texture for additional interest.

Stone pavers are a subtle way to maintain overall colour in a garden design, while injecting pattern and texture. They may be laid in a number of different ways, including basketweave, stack bond, running bond and herringbone, all of which impart their own particular character (see our clay pavers for more about paver patterns). Or patterns may be combined to enhance a large area such as a driveway. As with all our paving, we recommend riven stone and darker colours for driveways, because of the increased traffic and greater likelihood of staining.

What our customers say

Since launching our Stone Pavers range, we've received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Our landscape customers are particularly enthusiastic about the versatility of this new material, impressed by our competitive pricing, and appreciative of the extensive range of colours and materials available.

Clay comparison

Our Stone Pavers collection has been meticulously sourced to offer a more affordable alternative to our popular Clay Pavers. While Clay Pavers are highly sought after for their aesthetic appeal and superior technical properties, their price point is not always accessible to all. The new Stone Pavers range provides an opportunity for clients to achieve a look like Clay but at a more competitive price and with a slightly more contemporary aesthetic.

Alternatives to Stone Pavers

For a similar look with a different character, look at our natural stone setts and clay pavers. Setts — available in sandstone, limestone and granite — are twice the width of stone pavers, with hand-cut edges and a dimensional tolerance of approximately 10mm. This results in a chunkier feel and a more rustic effect. Setts are often used for driveways and as an edging to patios and paths.

Clay pavers have similar dimensions to our stone pavers, especially our Alpha and Kessel Garden ranges, and are available in a huge range of colour options. Clay bricks often contain a range of colours within each product and are loved for their warmth and texture. Clay pavers may be laid with mortar but are more often dry laid with sanded joints, which gives a different feel.

How to Lay Stone Pavers

Stone pavers are best laid on a mortar bed, with mortar joints, as when installing natural stone paving. We recommend that you joint our stone pavers with Flowpoint mortar and 5mm width joints. It is possible to reduce the width to as little as 3mm if an appropriate jointing mortar is used.

Stone Pavers can be laid on a flexible sand screed to create, in effect, a natural stone block paver. This is especially useful if using stone pavers in a driveway application. In this case, we would recommend brushing in a dry, fine pointing sand between the pavers, to add flexural strength and to help protect the pavers from chipping. Refer to our clay paver installation guide for more info.

FAQs

Do You Offer an Installation Service for Your Stone Pavers Range?

London Stone is a supply-only business. However, if you require a landscaper or garden designer, please use our Landscape Specialist Scheme.

Before committing to a designer, you should ensure that the person you choose is right for your design project. It's worth asking your proposed tradesperson if you can view a portfolio of their previous paving work - we also recommend getting several quotations before committing.

Find out more about installing our stone pavers on our Installation FAQ page.

Can I Return My Stone Pavers if I'm Not Happy With Them?

Our customers are rarely unhappy with our products. However, in the unlikely event of an issue developing with your stone pavers, we will do our best to ensure a suitable resolution is found.

In these circumstances, we ask that you contact us as soon as possible, so that we can put the issue right for you quickly. Rectifying order issues is more difficult once your items have been installed, so we recommend that you get in touch as quickly as possible.

We also understand that sometimes people change their minds. When purchasing your stone pavers from London Stone, you have the right to cancel your order and return your items within 14 days of delivery. The only exception to this is in relation to bespoke and pre-sealed items. Please note that your patio slabs must be returned in their original condition and packing to ensure a full refund is made.

If your stone pavers are faulty, damaged, not fit for purpose or not as described, you have a 30-day period in which to return them. In these instances, we will also collect the materials at our own cost, taking full responsibility for any damage.

How Quickly Can My Stone Pavers Be Delivered?

At London Stone, we pride ourselves on our fast shipping times, having a huge variety of stone pavers in stock at any time. If your stone paver order is placed before 1pm, we will always aim to deliver your products the next day.

However, bespoke orders need to be manufactured before shipping, so the lead times for these items can vary. For further information, please speak to a member of our team.

Customers can also collect their stone pavers from our Southern distribution centre near Heathrow, or our Northern distribution hub in Manchester.

Do You Have Any Showrooms I Can Visit?

Yes, we currently have ten showroom locations based around the country:

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Hampshire
• Kent
• Manchester
• Middlesex
• North London
• Surrey
• Hartlepool
• Great Barrow

When visiting our showrooms, you can view our wide range of porcelain paving items and see how they might look when placed in your outdoor space.

Our showrooms are conveniently located, displaying all our porcelain paving products in an aesthetically pleasing manner. We also offer free parking, hot and cold refreshments and free Wi-Fi, making you feel at home in every location.