Granite Pavers & Tiles

Granite is a popular outdoor paving material choice in Australia especially for high traffic areas and driveways. You will see almost all the public places paved with this highly durable paving material that not only last for ages but also infused elegance and beauty to any outdoor space. If you are planning to do an outdoor project space this summer, considering Granite, confused as to how a Granite tile differs from a Paver, the difference lies in thickness.

Since, Granite in Australia is mainly used for outdoor paving, the tile comes in 20mm thickness, and the paver comes in 30mm standard thickness. You may also find pavers in 50mm and 60mm thickness in the market.

Both Granite Floor Tiles and Pavers offer perfect durability, yet Granite Tiles are suitable for low to medium traffic spaces while pavers can bear heavy traffic easily.

Granite Pavers and Tiles are perfect for outdoor landscaping projects in Australia and its quite evident from the fact that you will see almost all the high traffic areas paved with this beautiful natural stone. Granite Outdoor Flooring is in fact common at residential project spaces because this stone tends to last for ages and ages without minimal upkeep.

Let’s look at why Australian homeowners and even commercial builders loves Granite:

• Naturally Strong - Granite is the hardest paving natural stone across the world and that’s one specific reason why it is suitable for high traffic areas and driveway project spaces. Using Granite Tiles in Sydney area is common and often you will see homeowners using Granite Pool Pavers for their swimming pool projects because this stone is tough, resilient and tend to last for decades.
• Versatile - Granite Tiles and Pavers are a versatile choice of flooring, on one hand when they are ideal for Driveways, they are equally perfect for Patios, Veranda’s, Courtyards and Garden Paving too. You get to choose from a variety of colour options in Granite i.e. from black to grey, beige to pink, you will find something that does match your project vision.
• Highly Weather Resistant - Granite Pavers and Tiles are highly weather resistant and resilient to weather extremities that makes them an ideal choice of paving in Australian weather conditions. They do not require high maintenance, frequent replacements and doesn’t chip or break easily.
• Easy to Maintain - Granite Pavers and Tiles are easy to maintain, they do not require a lengthy maintenance routine. Sealing the stone at the time of installation, cleaning the surface with a microfiber mop and water and periodic resealing is all what it takes to maintain Granite lifespan.

Granite is not only a popular stone in Australia, known for its durability and dense characteristic but it’s also considered a versatile paving material. Homeowners and Commercial Builders love paving their outdoor spaces with this elegant and tough material. To cope with the existing and the ever-growing demand for Granite and its applications at different spaces, Stone Centre offers a gamut of different formats that matches any design vision.

• Granite Pavers - Generally available in a 30mm thickness and a 600x400mm size, these pavers are perfect for driveways and high traffic areas. You can also opt for a slightly thicker paver if your budget allows like a 40mm or 60mm, these will be worth the investment.
• Granite Floor Tiles - Ideal for outdoor flooring spaces like a patio, verandah, courtyard and pool surrounds, they Granite Floor Tiles come in 20mm thickness and in black, grey, beige and red colour options for you to choose from, for creating one tough project space for your home.
• Granite Pool Pavers - Yes, you can use Granite as pool pavers too, even though they come in exfoliated finish, these pool pavers tend to be an ideal pick for your pool projects offering high slip resistance, durability along with elegance.
• Granite Stepping Stone - Perfect for Gardening projects, Granite Stepping Stones helps you create modern and sleek Gardens for your home. These steppers are an epitome of pure elegance and durability.

Maintaining Granite Tiles and Pavers is not a rocket science and it doesn’t require a lot of efforts to maintain the sheen and look of Granite. Be assured of be mindful of the Do’s and Don’ts to maintain Granite’s lifespan.

• Sealing - Granite is a porous stone, you may not see the pores with naked eyes, but sealing the stone is a must at the time of installation. We recommend dip sealing Granite.
• Sweep Regularly - Routine sweeping Granite’s surface with a microfibre mop is highly recommended to keep the stone free from dirt and debris accumulation.
• Resealing - Even though when you seal the stone at the time of installation, with normal wear and tear the stone’s surface sealing tends to go away. It’s important to reseal the surface after every 2-3 years.
• Annual Inspection - Always keep a check on the stone, make it a practice to inspect for any visible damage at least on annual basis, in case you see any stone loosening up, consult the professional immediately.

• No Acidic Solution - Never use an acidic cleaner or ammonia to clean the stone’s surface. They will etch the stone, and the damage will be irreversible.
• Avoid Abrasive Materials - For cleaning the surface of the stone, never use any abrasive material like an iron brush or foil cleaner.
• Leaving Spills - In case there is a spill like a wine or any other liquid, clean the surface immediately. Do not leave the spill standing on the surface for long.