Block paving has long been a staple of outdoor flooring design, both in residential and commercial areas, as well as public spaces.
However, just because this classic method is a tried and tested approach doesn’t mean there aren’t new and novel ways of achieving this established paving look.
Popular Block Paving Patterns
While block paving can come in many forms with a variety of different designs, colours and sizes, there are a few go-to methods when it comes to aesthetics.
Here are the three block paving patterns you’re most likely to find dotted throughout your local neighbourhood.
Stretcher Bond
The most simplistic of all the flooring patterns, the classic stretcher bond look is one that never goes out of fashion.
Also known as running bond or half bond, the joints of each block are offset exactly half the width of each block beneath and above it.
The finished aesthetic provides a clean, uniform pattern from left to right, resembling a traditional brickwork pattern.
Herringbone
Named for its likeness to the bones of a fish, herringbone paving is a common choice for driveway designs in particular, providing a common sense of direction in its pattern.
The mechanics of the pavers also help ensure that the blocks won’t become displaced when vehicles brake and turn on them.
The mesmerising pattern is achieved by interlocking slabs to create an arrowhead, zig-zag effect for a beguiling finish.
Basketweave
Perhaps the most common and popular alternative to straight flooring pattern, the basketweave is named for its likeness to – you guessed it – a woven basket.
The end-result of interlacing blocks create a visual that looks as though the slabs are weaving under and over each other.
The traditional block paving basketweave pattern involves columns of pavers, alternating repeatedly between two vertical pavers on top of two horizontal pavers.
This also comes in a variety of sub-categories and modifications, such as the Boxed Basketweave and the Californian Weave.
Porcelain Block Paving Patterns
While block paving patterns have long been achieved through the use of brick and stone, there is no hard or fast rule that says you have to use a particular material to achieve such as finish.
In fact, provided that the pavers themselves are rectangular in shape, the choice of material is completely up to you!
While there are plenty of options to choose from, we believe that porcelain is the king of outdoor paving. With a myriad of benefits and virtually limitless design options, the upside of porcelain is incomparable.
Boasting extreme elemental durability and unrivalled resistance to scratches and abrasions, porcelain is robust enough to withstand the demands of any outdoor environment, including driveways.
What’s more, its low porosity makes it extremely resistant to staining and also provides a high level of slip resistance. Add to that fade resistance that is unparalleled by any other material and you have yourself the perfect material for your outdoor design.
Speaking of design, why limit yourself to the bog-standard orange brick aesthetic? PrimaPorcelain has the largest selection of porcelain tile design in the UK, allowing you to achieve a traditional block paving pattern with a contemporary look for a truly unique finish.
What are you waiting for? Order a FREE sample of your favourite paving design today and explore the world of block paving patterns available with porcelain paving. Call now on 029 2080 3756 or click the button below to get in touch online.
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