2016年6月23日星期四

what to consider when choosing pavers

   One of the factors that add to the charm of natural stones is uniqueness. Even stones hewn from the same quarry will vary and colour due to occurring variances within the stone. If you are also interested in a stone that adds interest to your place, then natural stone is just for you.
If a homogeneous look is what interests you more, choose from a wide range of concrete pavers.
Removing or replacing pavers once they are laid can be very expensive, so think well before you make a selection.
2. Wear and tear
Concrete pavers and/or natural stone pavers can withstand high foot traffic. Some natural stones are naturally more hard-wearing than others. Bluestone and Granite are the most durable, whereas travertine and sandstone are softer stones. All natural stones can last a lifetime with basic regular care.
3. Comfort level
How can you not take comfort into consideration when choosing pavers. Travertine, limestone, and marble are the best choice for hot summer days as they are the coolest stones underfoot. However, if glare is your concern, a darker stone such as bluestone or black granite is a good choice.
4. Budget
You always want the best for your home, however, it is still important to consider whether your pocket is bearing the brunt.
Although, not always but usually concrete is cheaper than natural stone.
Price of natural stone varies- for example, black granite is costlier than light grey granite.
5. DIY- Most of us may not consider this or forget when choosing pavers, but this is very important. It is important to consider whether you will be able to do installing  by yourself or you need to hire a contractor for the same.
6. Drainage- Consider whether the drainage system required is simple or complicated.
7. Maintenance- Another crucial point ! You need to consider whether paving material requires a lot of maintenance or regular basic maintenance will suffice. Maintenance is also associated with the durability of your paving. Concrete pavers are durable and requires less maintenance, so if you are after a stone that needs less maintenance and easily cleaned, concrete pavers are ideal for you.
Premier Pavers offers a wide range of landscape engineering and nature stone products. Premier Pavers Natural Stone and superb range of feature products are got in an array of colours and sizes to suit all tastes. We can assist with special order sizes in Bluestone and Granite at a low cost .

2016年6月12日星期日

some insights about paving stones

                              some view on paving stone 
   Whenever we hear the word paving stone, then what is the first thing that comes in mind, obviously it is garden, drive way, roads, swimming pool etc. Actually our mind predict the things that we see many times related to anything just like you can see paving slabs and stones everywhere whenever you are in your home, you are at public place or you are around the swimming pool. We can say paving stones are the special kind of stone or a piece of concrete which are very helpful to enhance the exterior beauty of our home. 
     
History of paving:-

Paving is not a latest trend, it has been used from 5000 years. The first paving road was discovered in 1994 in Giza, Egypt. It was build over 4600 years ago. This road has many limestone slabs and sandstone slabs.  Segmental paver was introduced in 500B.C by Rome because they want quick travel. So they created road with segmental pavers and now interlocking paving slabs are widely used. Read more here:


Latest Trends of paving stones:-


If we talk about latest trends of paving slabs, then concrete paving slabs, natural stone paving slabs, interlocking paving stones all these are very common, but we can't forget limestone and sandstone. They are also widely used in homes especially in gardens.

1. Limestone paving slabs: - Limestone paving slabs comes in many colors. It's hard-wearing and very reasonable in price. They have become extraordinarily over the last few years.

2. Natural paving stone: - There are many man-made paving stones and slabs are got but still natural paving stone is widely used and most popular. It has its own natural beauty and it has a very elegant look. Physical texture and look cannot be compared with other kinds of paving stone. There are some pros and cons with natural stones. Pros are that they can't get fade with sunlight and rain and have natural look, but the cons is the price. They are costly as compared to other paving stones.
3. Granite paving stone: - Granite paving stone give incomparable Hardness and Beauty. This paving stone has high-end visual effects and unique surface. It is the most reliable paving stone. We can also use granite slabs for countertops in the kitchen. We can see granite paving stone widely on walls and in drive way. Granite paving stones give a very stylish finishing to our gardens. It is available in many colors like black, silver, gray, dark grey etc.
4. Concrete paving stone: - It is very easy to repair and remove concrete paving stones. Concrete paving stones are much stronger and more durable and reasonable also. It is the most affordable investment by home owners. They also come in many patters and style. We can choose anyone according to our need and budget. A very popular concrete stone style is cobblestone, which looks similar to the streets of many old European cities.
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5. Interlocking paving slabs: - It is the modern paving stone system. It has been developed after World War II. Interlocking paving stones is widely used in garden path, around the swimming pool and in drive way. A very good thing about interlocking paving stone is that, we can make any design on the floor with interlocking paving stone. We can also change this design after some time. We can also take help from paving installers to make a new design. Mix two or more pattern's interlocking stones design with each other and create a unique design. 

2016年6月10日星期五

choose find granite for your house

     As we know kitchen is the best place to express the imagination of our world. We will have to make sure that we get the best of so as to give the unusual look of the kitchen and the bathroom area. Well, we can say that these are the places in the house where we can explore the ideas and variation in the newest of form. The perfect ambience will be dimmed light, amazing granite or marbled slab and the perfect elegance environment, where we can cook the food or enjoy ,What we can do is choose the perfect material that can make us count on the perfect look of the kitchen.

Patterns of granite

There are many types of granite and various textures that are used to get the perfect finish. In fact since, these are natural rock, all the design are different except for the pattern that stand common for all the granite and marble. We will have to get hold of the perfect pattern  that will suit the place. When it comes to get the perfect look we will have to delve a bit deeper and push our boundaries to make the changes. Since we know that granite and marble are natural rock we will have to get the perfect patternand in order to get that we will have to look for the perfect shop.

Where to find the best granite?

A good shop of zhonglei stone will make sure that they have all types of granites and marbles that can be used as the kitchen and bathroom decorator. However, we will have to keep in mind while searching for the best , that there are many plants in zlxmstone built best are the ones that can provide the similar pattern stone . Therefore, when we are searching for the perfect pattern, we will have to compromise on the expenditure we are planning to make. We will obviously have to spend more. When it comes to getting the perfect look we will have to make sure that we are making the most of the efforts.
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  Finding the best stone in zlxmstone we will have to get the correct quality. A plant that has vast variety and has the huge stock is bound to be the best one and we will have to look for these dealers, however, we will have to be mentally prepared for the high costing. What we will have to understand is since, granite and marble are natural rock, the uneven finish in the pattern adds to the elegance of the place it is fitted in. Therefore, it is not always necessary to get the perfect pattern of the granite. We will have to search for the perfect look and the natural granites that are more expensive. Granite has been known to keep the home cooler and therefore, is very popular in the places that have seasonal weather. 

2016年6月8日星期三

how choose the counter top

      There's a saying that the kitchen is the heart of a home. Any people understands the importance of having the kitchen that's perfect for them. 
There are many different styles of kitchens you could find  A kitchen could be traditional, contemporary, modern, industrial, or themed. Don't let anyone dictate how your kitchen should look like. Browse through of kitchens online to find the style that's right for you.
One of the major aspects of a kitchen is the material used for the kitchen countertops. Below are some of the commonly used kitchen countertops today.
  • Granite. Probably one of the most popular materials used in kitchen countertops. It is a beautiful stone that adds elegance to any kitchen. It is not the most affordable material for a countertop but as granite becomes more widespread, the price starts to go down.
  • Engineered Stone. This is composed of 93% quartz particles. Its nonporous surface is resistant to scratches so it's easy to maintain.
  • Solid Surface. These are custom-made based on your and because they are solid, scratches can be sanded out.
  • Ceramic Tile. This material is durable, easy to clean, and inexpensive.
  • Laminates. These are made of plastic-coated synthetics with a smooth surface that's easy to clean. The pieces are cut to size and finished on the ends.
  • Wood or Butcher Block. This material adds a beautiful warm look to any kitchen. They are easy to clean, can be sanded and resealed as needed.
  • Stainless Steel. This makes a kitchen look contemporary and industrial. They are heat resistant and durable.
  • Soapstone Counters. These counters are often seen in historic homes. They are also used in modern homes as sink material.
  • Marble. This is an expensive material so it is not usually used for whole kitchens. It easily stains that's why it requires constant maintenance.
  • Concrete Counters. This is material also has a high price tag. They are cast right in the kitchen so it's easy to specify unusual shapes.