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Deciding on the best outdoor flooring material is one of the most challenging tasks. One needs to maintain a proper balance of various factors such as appearance, design trend, style, quality, and construction process. Natural stone is well known for its physical and visual characteristics for ages. That was the reason why most homeowners, builders, architects, designers, and contractors prefer to install natural stone instead of manufactured when it comes to outdoor flooring. Flagstone flooring and paver pattern flooring are the two most common options available in the row. Although both this flooring material is made from natural stone, still difference arises in their characteristics.
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| PARTICULARS | NATURAL FLAGSTONE |
PAVER JUMBO PATTERN
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| SHAPE | Irregular | Square or Rectangular |
| THICKNESS | 1″±, 2″± | 1¼”± |
| APPLICATIONS | Walkways, Pathways, Sidewalks | Patio, Backyard, Front Yard |
| FINISH | Quarry Cut | Saw Cut |
| PRODUCTION PROCESS | Directly from the quarrry | Machine Cut & Calibration |
APPEARANCE
Flagstones are the flat piece of quarried natural stone available with random dimensions. Generally, quarry-cut flagstone is used for developing alluring landscaping design ideas. Irregular shape flagstone gives a random look when applied on the outdoor floor. Paver jumbo pattern is the 4 size pattern combine with 12”x12”, 12×24”, 24”x24” & 24”x36” square or rectangular pavers. Varied size dimensional pavers are laid together in an interlocking shape to form pattern flooring. Interlocking paver pattern flooring gives a defined look to the outdoors.
THICKNESS & FINISH
The thickness of good flooring material should range from 1”-2”. Flagstone is available with thickness 1″±, 2″± concrete base and sand base respectively. Paver jumbo pattern is usually 1¼”± thick. Coming to the next, both these flooring materials differ in their finish as well. Natural flagstone is quarry cut and gives a rustic look. Whereas, paver jumbo pattern is 4 sides saw or machine cut to give a sleek look all around.
AREAS OF APPLICATION
Do you know the best part of natural stone flooring? It is not only limited t the particular application. It offers a wide array of options to make your dream project beautiful. Flagstones and paver jumbo flooring pattern, both are perfect for paving the outdoor surfaces. If you are looking for an amazing walkway that leads from the main entrance to the front yard, install flagstone flooring without any dilemma. Besides, one can create a garden passage area with SUI’s irregular flagstones. The addition of a paver jumbo 4 size pattern is an ideal option for paving pool decks, patio floor, backyards, or front yards. One can also go for the durable terrace flooring with a paver jumbo pattern.
COLOR OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Stone Universe Inc. – the natural stone flooring supplier, offers the customers an immense number of color options. Choose the best for your dream project and make the best. Opt from light to dark and soft to bright color palette as per your choice. Black, white, and grey achromatic hues create a nice ambience all around. Sand hues including brown, tan, and beige help in providing a rustic appeal.
Flagstone: Antique Black, Antique Brown, Antique Charcoal, Antique Gold, Antique Rustic, Autumn Mist, Basalt, Black Slate, Brow Mist, California Gold, Chocolate, Ebony Black, French Vanilla, Green Rustic, Grey Mist, Indian Autumn, Indian Bluestone, Multi Classic, Ocean Green, Panther, Silver Pearl
Paver Jumbo 4 Size Pattern: Antique black, Autumn Mist, Basalt, Ebony Black, Grey Mist, Indian Bluestone, Lime Black
PRODUCTION PROCESS
One of the biggest differences in flagstone and paver patterns lies in their journey from raw to final product. Both these flooring materials have undergone totally different production processes to give the final output. Talking about the flagstone, it is directly comes from the natural quarries. No fabrication or machine work is done to form the flagstone. That’s why it was also popular with the name quarry cut paving stone. On the other hand, the production process of the paver pattern is entirely opposite. A big stone block was first to cut into various dimensions with the help of a machine. Further, the calibration process was done on the cut pieces to give desired thickness.
