Travertine & limestone
Soft, pale, cool-underfoot stone with natural variation. Porous, so a sealer and a regular resealing cycle protect the finish.
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Find your paving material.
A cool natural stone. A low-maintenance porcelain. A textured surface for grip. The right material begins where your design preferences meet the setting.
Natural characterConsidered finishesOutdoor spaces
Residential / Commercial / Pools Discover your paving
Start with your space
Find the material that feels right.
Start with where the paving is laid, the look you want and how much upkeep suits you — these are separate decisions, even though a single photograph can make them appear as one. Natural stone such as travertine and limestone stays cool underfoot and ages with character, while porcelain is dense and near maintenance-free. Textured finishes such as exposed aggregate and tumbled stone add the grip that matters around water. Colour, format and finish all shape the result. Share your ideas here, then compare the material options and sample advice below before a direction is confirmed.
Many materials.
One considered surface.
Explore the range of paving materials. Confirm your chosen look with a sample in the actual space.
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Granite & bluestone
Dense, dark, hard-wearing stone suited to driveways and high-traffic areas. A flamed or honed top changes grip and look.
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Porcelain
Dense, fade-resistant and virtually non-porous, so it rarely needs sealing. Comes in stone, timber and concrete looks.
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Concrete pavers
Versatile and cost-effective in a wide range of shapes, colours and finishes. Consistent sizing for a clean, fast lay.
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Exposed aggregate
Natural stone revealed at the surface for grip and a decorative look. Well suited to paths, pool surrounds and ramps.
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Brick & cobble
Timeless, colour-fast and full of character. Individual units are easy to lift and replace if ever damaged.
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Material and finish are two different choices
The material decides durability, cost and how it ages. The finish — tumbled, honed, flamed or textured — decides grip and how it reads underfoot. The same stone can be smooth or textured, so choose these qualities separately.
- Natural stone brings warmth, variation and the way it ages.
- Porcelain and concrete offer consistency and low maintenance.
- Tumbled, flamed and exposed finishes change grip and look.
Build your palette around the whole space
Place render, cladding, decking and planting samples beside the paver sample. Warm travertine sits comfortably with limestone render and timber; cooler granite gives a sharper, contemporary contrast. Look at samples in daylight and evening light.
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Grip and comfort around water
A matching look does not require the same finish everywhere. Pool surrounds, exposed patios and ramps need a slip-aware, cool-underfoot surface, and drainage planned around the water. A smooth sample alone does not establish slip resistance when wet.
Plan a pool surround ↗Turn inspiration into a sample brief
Save the qualities you like instead of expecting an exact copy of a photograph. Describe the colour, format and finish you want, then review a sample in the actual space before committing.
- Look at the sample in daylight and evening lighting.
- Include edges and the transition to the house where relevant.
- Record the agreed material, variation and care requirements.