Pavers are often the centerpiece of hardscape projects. Choosing the right paver for your project is an important step, that you should take with as much information as possible. So, if you need more information about square pavers before reaching a decision, look no further, this is the article for you.
With the thousands and thousands of different designs currently in the market, sometimes the simplicity and elegance of simple square pavers goes unnoticed. But things are called classics for a reason.
Square pavers can be a wonderful addition to a project, if used correctly. So let’s discuss some options you have when it comes to size and style, design ideas and applications.
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Square Pavers: Sizes
Square pavers can come in many sizes, depending on your contractor. But the most common sizes are the 12″x12″, 18″x18″, 24″x24″ and 30″x30″.
It is rare to find a paver smaller than the 12″x12″. But, if you look hard enough, you can find any size between the 12″ and the 30″, and sometimes even bigger than 30″.
Big pavers, from 24″ on, are recommended for installation in large open space areas. The bigger the paver, the more it stands out on a project, so they need to be individually pristine and similar.
On the other hand, small pavers are indicated to be used as a group. They will not always be special when looked individually, but in a whole installation, working together, they can create really beautiful designs.
Design Ideas
There are a lot of designs you can go for when working with square pavers.
Here is a good set of questions to answer to help you decide the best course of action moving forward:
- Are you working on an interior or exterior design project?
- Do you plan to work exclusively with square pavers, or are you willing to incorporate some rectangular pavers in your design?
- Are you aiming for a classical look or a more modern one?
Answering those questions will give you some idea of what designs and patterns you can go for.
Approaches to Each Design
Like we mentioned before, as pavers grow in size, so needs to grow the area where they are going to be installed.
Of course, you’re not forbidden to work with big pavers on an small project. But they do not offer the precision that these projects often require.
Also, if you want to work exclusively with square pavers, you will be relatively limited in design and patterns you can work with.
You can lay them, for example, in a stacked based pattern, which is a set of identical pavers laid side by side matched on the edges.
That is the most classical look you can get. When working outside, you are free to use really big pavers with a lot of space between them, something that is very popular at the moment.
But if you are wiling to incorporate rectangular pavers in your design, that’s where you can do some really amazing things.
You can work with a standard random pattern, where the grout lines in the installation are continuous, but the combination of pavers change along the way. That creates a “controlled chaos” natural look to the installation.
But if you want true chaos, you really mix things up and square and rectangular pavers together to create a puzzle and develop your own block of random pavers.
There are thousands of designs available when working with square and rectangular pavers. The good news is the designs can be bought ready to install, with all the pavers you’re going to need for it.
Square Pavers: Applications
Nothing separates square pavers from regular ones when it comes to functionality. They can do all the same things, giving you have installed them properly.
So there are no restrictions in application. You can use them anywhere, to any purpose. The difference really relies on the aesthetic appeal and what look are you aiming for.
The most modern clean cut looks love to incorporate big square pavers with simple patterns to create a negative space feeling. Big square pavers are also used in walkways and poolsides.
But the medium and small sized pavers shine in driveways, for example, where they are installed to withstand the weight of vehicles. They are also heavily used to create the chaotic, random patterns we mentioned before.
Professional Help and Installation
Lots of things to think about when working with square pavers. At the same that you are limited in shapes, if you’re not incorporating rectangular pavers on your project, there are a still a lot of different ways in which you can work within those limitations.
There are several other elements you can incorporate in your design, with tons of space for innovation. That’s where a professional in the field can really help you.
One of the best courses of action when thinking about acquiring and installing pavers is to ask for professional help. Professionals can help you make an informed decision in a world where mistakes can end up being super costly.
If you happen to be around the Sarasota County, in Fl, we here at JS Brick can help you with any paver installation and maintenance you might need.
Give us a call anytime at +1 941 586 9140 or reach us through our email at [email protected].
