Contrary to traditional consensus, driveways do not need to be boring and made of concrete. In fact, a driveway is a pivotal point of entrance to your home and wanting to build one that exudes a majestic touch, is a very valid desire. After all, wouldn’t you rather feel like the queen or king of your castle when rolling up or down the driveway? We think so too.
So, if you nodded along before, we have the perfect alternative to concrete driveways: durable, modern, and luxurious natural stone pavers, porcelain pavers and cobblestones – all of which add a majestic touch to your property.
The most important points to consider when choosing your driveway pavers are:
Natural stone pavers are a majestic alternative to traditional concrete driveways. Along with their luxurious touch, they are durable, easy to install and will withstand the test of time.
Our recommendations of natural stone pavers for driveways include granite, bluestone, porphyry and cobblestones. These are extremely robust, slip and stain-resistant, durable natural stones designed to withstand the heavy traffic load that driveways need to hold.
Beautifully grey blue in appearance with cat-paw like patterns throughout, bluestone pavers are dense, durable, stain and slip-resistant, all good qualities for a driveway paver. As they are mainly available in rectangular pieces, we suggest installing bluestone pavers for linear driveways.
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Porphyry pavers are beautiful, durable, require little on-going maintenance, and can last for millennia at a time: all ideal characteristics for driveway pavers. Boasting a split-surface, porphyry has high slip-resistance which is ideal for steep driveways.
An igneous rock, formed by magma or lava solidifying and cooling over the span of millions of years, granite natural stone pavers are durable, tough, and extremely resistant to scratching and abrasion which makes them super easy to maintain. Along with all these benefits, granite driveway pavers will stand the test of time and pressure from the heavy traffic loads and their greyish blue colouring will mask any tyre and oil stains. A win-win-win in all ways – wouldn’t you agree?
If you are looking for a natural stone paver look for your driveway, without the price-tag, we would love to introduce to our range of porcelain pavers. Made from structural clay, porcelain pavers are highly versatile, dense and durable – the perfect combination for high-traffic areas like driveways.
Additionally, they are easy to maintain, have a high slip resistance and do not stain. And if you are looking for a paver that blends with the rest of your home aesthetics, but a natural stone equivalent like limestone, sandstone or travertine isn’t suitable, porcelain is the way to go.
At Armstone, we stock a wide selection of porcelain pavers that are all ideal for driveways. Our only suggestion is to install porcelain pavers in more linear shaped driveways. Why? Well, porcelain is made of clay so it’s very tough to cut into curved shapes. We stock a variety of sizes in travertine, quartz, marble, limestone, sandstone, and granite porcelain pavers for your driveway.
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If you are looking to add an old-age look to your driveway, or if you have a driveway that is irregularly shaped with curves and inclines, cobblestones are definitely ideal for you. Featuring small stones interspersed with gaps between them, our cobblestones are available as loose stones or on a mesh-backing – which makes them easier to install.
Though they are relatively small, our cobblestone driveway pavers have a high compressive strength rating making them incredibly tough and durable. This means that they are strong enough to support the weight and constant vibration of vehicles entering and exiting the driveway. Their dark colour and textured finish also mask stains, tyre marks and oil leaks.
At Armstone our cobblestones are available in Chicago, Herringbone, Brick and Straight patterns and in travertine, granite, quartz, basalt, and limestone cobbles.
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Need help choosing the perfect driveway paver material and design for your needs?
We understand that with so many natural stone paving options to choose from, it may be overwhelming knowing which one best suits your driveway and lifestyle needs. That’s ok though, we are here to help you.
At Armstone, we pride ourselves on a strong commitment to customer service and always going the extra mile to help you determine which pavers will be most suitable for your driveway.
Check out our natural stone, porcelain, and cobblestone driveway pavers online or visit our Sydney showroom in Glebe to browse them in person. If you’d like to chat with us, send an enquiry to our team of experts online or calling 1300 560 560.
