Basalt is a special material, and it is processed in a special way. For the manufacture of basalt paving blocks, blocks are taken, which are subsequently sawn and thermally processed at a temperature of 1200 ° C. Today, Basalt is very widely used in various fields.
Sawn basalt pavers have a very dark gray or even black color. It is excellent for paving streets and squares. This paving stone is combined with all known shades of granite paving stones and paving slabs, since its color is universal. It can also be combined not only in color, but also in texture, sawn paving stones with elements, inserts of chipped or tumbled paving stones will look great. To give additional decorativeness, the stone can be heat-treated. Shiny smooth bars have a very attractive appearance and do not slip, unlike polished tiles.
Full sawn pavers have many advantages compared to any other:
- smooth surface on all sides;
- perfectly even seam when laying;
- universal, it can be combined with any shades of stone.
How to lay sawn paving stones from Basalt
Sawn paving stones can be laid almost close, without wide gaps, creating interesting patterns in the form of arcs, circles, triangles and zigzags. Such material is suitable for paving perfectly flat areas: patios, recreation areas, parking spaces, garden and park paths. It is advisable not to lay paving stones close to the walls of buildings, leaving a strip of lawn or fill this gap with marble chips or granite chips of any colorful shade. This will protect the coatings during dismantling, reconstruction or repair of the house and will create a brighter and more attractive atmosphere of the territory.
Stone paving stones can be laid on a pebble pillow or a concrete base. The first option is suitable for garden paths, patios and other places that do not experience increased mechanical stress. Driveways and parking spaces for cars are best created on a durable and wear-resistant concrete substrate.
What is combined with sawn Basalt paving stones
There are many schemes for laying sawn pavers, many of which you can find on our website. One of the most common options is to mix sawn Basalt pavers with large slabs of the same type of stone or any other shade of granite. It can be combined with any type of granite paving stone, both in terms of color and texture. Sawn paving stones are easier than any other to lay according to a certain scheme, while forming perfectly even seams.
