Spring is here, and with the first flowers peeking out of the ground comes the desire to spend more time outdoors. If you’re considering a patio upgrade this season, here are the best patio pavers to use for your Orange County, NY, landscape project.
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Pavers with Non-Slip Textures
Throughout your hardscape areas, safety is paramount. Any patio paver should feature a non-slip texture when wet. Textured pavers are not the only choice, though; while flagstone-inspired pavers offer surefooted passage, some sleek and modern pavers are also non-slip. We carry a variety of smooth-textured non-slip pavers and we’ll be happy to help you choose.
Easy Maintenance
We know you would rather spend more time enjoying your outdoor spaces than cleaning them. A once-yearly cleaning may be enough for a little-used front walkway, your patio area will likely see heavy traffic—along with plenty of spills—so it’s important to choose stain-resistant pavers. We offer a selection of pavers that come factory sealed with a protective surface finish that prevents spills from staining, simplifies cleaning, protects the paver surface from scratches, and helps maintain the richness of color.
While dramatic, avoid brushed-finish pavers on your patio or outdoor kitchen spaces: they are difficult to clean and uncomfortable on bare feet. However, they make a dramatic statement on driveways and front entry walkways.
Colors
In general, mid-tone colored pavers are the most versatile: they don’t make a space feel too dark, they aren’t blindingly bright in the summer sun, and they are more easily adapted to a variety of architectural styles.
You can create defined spaces such as outdoor “area rugs” using contrasting pavers; and of course, adding borders and accents is a way to personalize your space.
If you desire a surface with a lot of visual interest, choose contrasting jointing sand; if you prefer a surface that looks more uniform, try to match the jointing sand color as close to the pavers as possible.
Size
The size of your pavers is a highly personal choice. You can use large pavers in a small space to create the illusion of more space, or small pavers in a large space to make it feel more intimate. Or, you can do the opposite. There are really no “rules” when it comes to size.
Laying Patterns
The choice of laying patterns makes a difference. Small spaces benefit from relaxed and random laying patterns such as Ashlar, that keep the eye engaged in the space. Larger patios could benefit from a more formal laying pattern such as herringbone or running bond, which allows for different orientation of pavers in various spaces, for space definition and visual interest. Some pavers come in random bundles of several shapes/sizes which are ideal for Ashlar patterns while other pavers come in individual sizes. We’ll help you choose, based on the look you want to achieve.
Driveways
Driveway pavers are different in that they’re specially designed to withstand the weight of vehicles. Some pavers are multi-use, which means you can use them throughout your entire landscape; but some are too thin to be used on driveways. Our experts can help you achieve the look you want with pavers that are suitable for the job.
So Many Choices… But We’re Here to Help!
Today, there are incredible choices in shape, size, color, texture, and finishes — anything from traditional brick to satin-finished large-format pavers to flagstone-inspired pavers to trendy plank or hexagonal pavers. Our friendly experts can help you choose a paver style that pairs best with your home and landscape.
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