White paving - Has anyone laid it? what's the verdict?

[PavingSuperstore]

This year, we saw an increase in the sales of white concrete paving, terrazzo style. Bradstone's Panache and Brett's Moderno paving both come in white options.

I'm interested to know if anyone has laid this and what it looks like after a period of time has passed. White seems an odd colour for the UK - aside from keeping it clean, does it still look white in the UK's blue/grey light spectrum?

[lutonlagerlout]

have you got a name paving superstore?
dunno about white paving but the lighter sandstones seem to go very green if on north or easterly elevations
I have noticed the kitchens are becoming more contemporary, less beech ash and oak and more clean lines with glossy finish

maybe the same is true for paving?
LLL

[PavingSuperstore]

I'm George BTW. I've seen the problem with some of the lighter sandstones under certain conditions, so wondered if white paving was a good option especially for contemporary style gardens where a uniform colour is desirable. Personally I can imagine it looking a little grey in our northern hemisphere lighting conditions, more so in winter, but on the other hand, when combined with dark grey or black planters and furniture, in the right sort of garden it would undoubtedly look stunning. I'm quite interested in seeing this used in a real-life garden.

I've attached an image of the Brett Moderno:

[lutonlagerlout]

well put it like this george,it wont be white for long in most gardens
fair enough on some yuppies terrace,or a show garden that is never used
but the reality is that gardens do get used for a multitude of sins, most of which stain or discolour paving

had a look at your site BTW fair bit of content there,nice webby
do you do a bit of design yourself,you talk like an architect? :;):
LLL

[RAPressureWashing]

Love White paving Home owners usually need sun glasses after it has been cleaned

[PavingSuperstore]

Thanks for looking at our site - glad you like it! Yes I do design myself, but as a completely separate business and only locally, whereas the web is obviously across the UK. The websites were set up as part of my frustration in finding decent and interesting materials from the local merchants and garden centres. Most of whom couldn't even tell the difference between sandstone and slate. I guess it's my design head that's interested to see this paving down in real life - it does seem impractical, but it's extremely popular and we haven't had any complaints, so it's either exceptionally easy to keep clean similar to ceramic, or maybe it hasn't over wintered yet, so it's too soon to tell. The Bradstone version comes with a smooth and a textured version - the textured sounds difficult to maintain, but again, I'm open minded and interested to see if anyone has used it and has a tale to tell.

[TheRockConcreting]

Round my way cambridge and out milton keynes, i'm see lots of light/white paving on housing/shopping estates. I thought it was all to do with global warming, environmental aspects aside i think it looks great, heaps better than the standard black tar and block red.

Seems fine without any discolouring and thats on heavy traffic areas.

[London Stone Paving]

It looks like the sort of material that could easily wipe clean with a cloth, so maintenance should be quite low. Whats the feedback been like from your customers George? It would be good to see some images of it in a finished garden

[PavingSuperstore]

I haven't heard either way. No problems reported, so that's obviously a good thing, but it would be nice to see some real life photos of it laid. I'll have to do a follow up.

[danstan]

Hi all, (long time no post, i've been very busy) its interesting reading this post

we are close to launching a new product (for next season really) which is a white/cream contemporary flag

i will post pics when i can and get your feedback

all the best

Dan

[London Stone Paving]

Look forward to seeing it Dan. Is it natural or man made?

[danstan]

its a recon limestone. Also got some lovely samples today of a cream/white natural Limestone (indian)

I will get photos asap

[London Stone Paving]

Dan, PM me the info about the Indian limestone. Would be interested to know more about it?

[paulj]

Hi,

For a patio I’ve laid some Remini paving by Strata, a polished Indian Sand Stone, 600x300, light cream/white in colour.

Looks great when down, but had a problem sealing it and wanted any advice that may be available on the forum?

I’ve used Resiblock Indian Sandstone Invisible sealant, a solvent based product, noted as a 1 coat system, 4 to 6m2 per litre.

Due to the porosity of the paving I have probably used in the region of double the recommended application rate, however despite this it still hasn’t sealed the paving. Initially it seemed ok, water beaded on the top, but after a few days of heavy rain, leafs falling on it, the decaying matter soaked in and stained the paving.

Does anyone have an experience of Resiblock Indian Sand Stone products?

Also recommend another manufacturer as would like to look at an alternative sealant, something compatible that can be applied as a finish sealant coat?

Cheers
Paul

[lutonlagerlout]

paul please tell me that you are not sealing at this time of year?

stone needs to be bone dry to seal

lithofin MN stainstop or drytreat are the best on the market

the resiblock stuff is ok but december is the wrong time to seal flags
LLL