About Natural Paving Colors

Natural sandstone with a light color blend of cream, buff, pink and gray with occasional fossil imprints.

Color Variation
Highly Varied
This paving has a high amount of color and shading variation present within the range

Water Absorbency
Moderate Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 3.5% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 20.7 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strangth of 5 Mpa.

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.8 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience.

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 57 when dry and 51 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value.

Natural sandstone with a warm blend of brown, camel and cooler gray contrasting tones.

Color Variation
Highly Varied
This paving has a high amount of color and shading variation present within the range.

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 2.6% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%.

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 14.6 to 17.1 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strangth of 5 Mpa.

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 4.2 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience.

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 62 when dry and 56 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value.

Natural sandstone in mainly light gray color tones with subtle mix of darker shades with occasional buff banding.

Color Variation
Moderately Varied
This paving has moderate color and shading variation present within the range.

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 1.6% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%.

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 26.1 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strength of 5 Mpa.

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.8 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience.

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 61 when dry and 51 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value.

Natural sandstone with a selection of cool, understated tones of brown, khaki, lilac and gray.

Color Variation
Highly Varied
This paving has a high amount of color and shading variation present within the range.

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 1% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%.

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 24.8 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strangth of 5 Mpa.

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.3 Map of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience.

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 52 when dry and 37 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value.

Natural sandstone with a selection of dark, charcoal gray tones accompanied by brown and buff swathes.

Color Variation
Moderately Varied
This paving has moderate color and shading variation present within the range

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 1.6% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 26.1 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strangth of 5 Mpa

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.8 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 61 when dry and 51 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value

Natural limestone in a rich dark matt gray that gradually lightens in sunlight to a mix of mid-gray tones

Color Variation
Lightly Varied
This paving has a low amount of color and shading variation present within the range, however will gradually lighten in sunlight over time

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 0.1% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 26.9 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strangth of 5 Mpa

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.8 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 51 when dry and 41 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value

Natural limestone in a cool blue-gray color mix with occasional copper banding.

Color Variation
Lightly Varied
This paving has a low amount of color and shading variation present within the range, however will gradually lighten in sunlight over time

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 0.2% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 26.1 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strangth of 5 Mpa

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.8 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 50 when dry and 42 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value

Pathway pavers in natural limestone in buttermilk and matt gray shades with occasional burnt copper tones.

Color Variation
Highly Varied
This paving has a high amount of color and shading variation present within the range

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 0.1% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%

Compressive Strength
High
During testing, this paving showed compressive strength of 125.56 Mpa. The compressive strength value shows how much load stress a paving unit can be put under when suspended between two points and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average compressive strength value of 40

Frost Resistance
Good
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving lost 22.5 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates good paving resilience

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 43 when dry and 35 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value

Natural sandstone with a smooth surface and sawn edges with a color range of light to mid gray with occasional buff markings.

Color Variation
Moderately Varied
This paving has a moderate amount of color and shading variation present within the range

Water Absorbency
Low Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 1.6% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 34.7 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strangth of 5 Mpa

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.8 Mpa of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience

Slip Resistance
Moderate Risk When Wet
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 55 when dry and 13 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value

Natural sandstone with sawn edges and a smooth surface with a color range of warm cream and buff with occasional bronze and gray.

Color Variation
Moderately Varied
This paving has moderate color and shading variation present within the range

Water Absorbency
Moderate Absorption
During tests, this paving absorbs less than 3.8% water when fully saturated. The lower the water absorption, the lower the risk of algae growth and staining. By comparison, concrete paving has an average water absorption of 6%

Flexural Strength
Good
During testing, this paving showed flexural strength of 13.7 Mpa. The flexural strength value shows how much bending stress a paving unit can be put under before it breaks and the higher the number, the stronger the paving. By comparison, concrete paving has an average flexural strength of 5 Mpa

Frost Resistance
Great
During a repeated test cycle of freezing to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by thawing, this paving only lost 0.2 Map of flexural strength. This result demonstrates excellent paving resilience

Slip Resistance
Low Risk
This paving has a slip resistance PTV rating of 50 when dry and 44 when wet. A pendulum is used to swing across the stone to determine friction. The rougher the surface, the more the pendulum slows and the higher the value