Least problems possible! - Which slabs to pick?

Patio flagstones (slabs), concrete flags, stone flags including yorkstone and imported flagstones.
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Rich H
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Post: # 36275Post Rich H

Never used light grey from Pavestone. They're all the same, though.
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kiddo
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Post: # 36849Post kiddo

Hi all.

Going with the Global Sandstone, and now looking to get some Rompox Easy, ready for pointing. I've found it on www.Pavingsuperstore.co.uk, but have two questions.....

1) Is Rompox Basalt a nice dark colour in the flesh, as I wanted a nice contrast with the light grey slabs. In pictures, it seems that the Basalt doesn't look all that dark ?

2) Pavingsuperstore has Basalt at £37 a tub. Is that a good price or should I phone this Ray guy that I have seen mentioned on here ?


Thank guys
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msh paving
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Post: # 36850Post msh paving

ring ray,probilly be cheaper MSH :)
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Tony McC
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Post: # 36854Post Tony McC

I used the basalt flavour on my Celtic Knot Patio and it looks brilliant!
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kiddo
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Post: # 37161Post kiddo

Hi everyone.
Im about to hire a compacting plate.

Should I get a light or heavy one ?

http://www.travisperkins.co.uk/hire....mg=7854

http://www.travisperkins.co.uk/hire....mg=7852

Obviously, the cheaper the better, but as the garden is soft clay, with large trees near-by, I wondered if the larger compactor might be better... Would it compact better than the smaller and thefore less change of movement in the base ?
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Tony McC
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When it comes to plate compactors, the bigger the better, within reason!
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Tat
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Post: # 37706Post Tat

lutonlagerlout wrote:nice work all!
looks like romex in your second one rich?

i had an enquiry about a job i priced 3 months ago,client wants to know can i *do * something with the price

whatdyathink? shall i tell him its gone up £500?

LLL :)

I see you've used Rompox Patio. Have you ever used Lithofix? I'm new to this site but have used it and its just as good as the Romex products but much cheaper :)
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