Paver Patterns: Choosing the One for You
A paved driveway or walkway leading up to your home is an elegant and attractive way to greet visitors to your home. Whether it’s an old friend or simply the mailman, anyone who sees your paved driveway will be impressed. With so many different paver patterns to choose from, it can be a challenge to know which pattern is “you.” We’re going to share a few popular paver patterns by material so you can more easily decide which pattern you want for your home.
Clay Brick
If your driveway is made out of clay brick, the patterns you pick will all revolve around the rectangular shape of the bricks. Even though every brick is the same shape, don’t worry about your patterns being boring. There are still many attractive patterns to choose from. Here are a few.
Basket Weave
If you want a historical look, you might consider going with the basket weave pattern for your driveway. This pattern is similar to old English landscaping designs, and even though it’s becoming somewhat less popular for newer homes, this pattern could be a great complement to a home with a classic look.
Stretcher Bond
This very simple pattern is the easiest of the clay brick paver patterns to install. It has a simple side-by-side appearance, and you have flexibility when you install the pattern with regards to how long or broad you want your driveway to look. If you want your path to appear longer, you should lay your stretcher bond pattern lengthwise. If you want your driveway to appear wider, you can lay your bricks across your path in a wide direction.
Herringbone
The herringbone pattern is quickly becoming one of the favorite patterns of people who enjoy entertaining guests outside. This attractive pattern can be applied in a 45 degree or 90 degree patterns. If you are paving a surface that will be mostly used for guests, choose the 45 degree pattern. If you are planning to drive vehicles on the surface (such as in a driveway), go with the 90 degree herringbone pattern for stability.
Cambridge
If you want something that is more refined than clay brick, Cambridge paving patterns could be the way you want to go. Cambridge paver patterns also have a lot of versatility when it comes to choosing your shapes, colors and patterns. These patterns are also known for how decorative they are.
Here are some of the types of Cambridge paving patterns.
Herringbone
Just like the clay brick, Cambridge herringbone paving patterns can come in both 45 and 90 degree options. The 45 degree version is good for patios and places where people will be standing because it draws attention to itself. The 90 degree version is better when you want the paving to blend in and be less noticeable.
Runner Bond
The runner bond pattern is useful in a variety of indoor and outdoor uses. This pattern uses a series of pavers which vary in line when they are put on top of each other.
Cobble-lock
The cobble-lock pattern uses two different shaped pavers that lock together in order to provide a very unique and attractive pattern. Cobble-lock paver patterns are good for areas with a lot of foot traffic such as walkways or hallways.
Basket Weave
Like a checkerboard, basket weave uses an interlocking pattern of pavers. It looks best on driveways, patios, gardens and walkways.
Concourse
The concourse patter is made by arranging different sized square and rectangle pavers into an interlocking design. Though it is complex, this pattern is fairly low maintenance.
Marquise
Pavers in the marquise design can be used to create 3 different attractive patterns. These are most often used in driveways, shopping centers and patios.
Cobblestone Paver Patterns
Cobblestone pavers are probably the most versatile stones when it comes to actually having flexibility when choosing a pattern. Their wide variety of shapes make them ideal for using the exact right pattern for your home or property. Here are a few popular laying patterns for cobblestone pavers.
Running Bond
Cobblestone pavers in the running bond pattern can come in 3 different varieties: stack bond (where the pavers are simply stacked on top of and next to each other like a chess board),1/3 running bond (where the stones are shifted by a third of the width for every layer that goes up), and half running bond (where the joints for every new row overlap the bottom row in the middle of the stone).
Herringbone
Just like clay brick and Cambridge pavers, herringbone for cobblestone comes in both the 45 and 90 degree patterns.
Circle Fan
The circle fan pattern for cobblestone is when the pavers of different sizes are laid in the form of a fan or a circle. This traditional choice for cobblestone pavers is a very appealing option.
Rubber Paver Patterns
Rubber pavers are becoming more popular in recent times simply because the material hasn’t been around as brick, cobblestone or Cambridge. Rubber is a very flexible, strong, durable and safe material that could work well in play areas or walkways. Sidewalks or patio decks made out of rubber pavers can also act as slip resistant surfaces.
Rubber paver patterns include herringbone, basket weave, runner bond and stack bond, but since those have already been discussed with other materials, we’ll only explain the interlocking dogbone rubber paver pattern.
Interlocking Dogbone
Because rubber pavers are made by using an injection molding process, they can be formed into the interlocking dogbone pattern. The interlocking dogbone paver pattern is light, strong and wear resistant, making it ideal for high traffic areas.
Whichever material or paver pattern you choose, know that you don’t have to be overwhelmed by your options. Start by pricing the different materials your local contractor provides, and when you’ve got an idea of how much you want to spend, look at the different patterns and decide which one would work best for your needs. Finding the right paver pattern is as simple as that.
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