Tiling & Paving

Sandstone paving & tiling specialists

Paving and tiling have been around as long as bricks, which is why there are so many options on the market today. From standard brick-sized pavers up to large one-metre natural stone slabs, we'll help you choose and lay them properly.

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Laying patterns

The pattern changes the whole look. Stretcher bond (like brickwork, with every second row offset by half) is the most common; stack bond lays pavers in straight lines; basket weave adds texture; and for driveways we use 45° or 90° herringbone, which locks together and minimises movement under heavy traffic.

With pavers we leave a 3 mm joint and sweep in fine sand to lock everything together and prevent chipping.

Tiles, pools and wet areas

Tiles are thinner than pavers and laid differently: we fix them with tile adhesive onto a sand-and-cement screed or directly to a slab, then grout the joints. This suits wet areas such as pool and spa surrounds, waterline tiles and bathrooms, which we also cover.

Whether you're after natural stone or a concrete look, there's a paver or tile out there for you, and we're the specialists to install it.

Tiling & Paving gallery

A selection of our tiling & paving work across the Northern Beaches.

Tiling & Paving FAQs

What is the difference between pavers and tiles?

Pavers are thicker and usually laid on a compacted sand bed with sand-swept joints. Tiles are thinner, fixed with adhesive to a screed or slab and grouted, better for wet areas like pool surrounds and bathrooms.

What paving is best around a pool?

Sandstone, travertine and bluestone are popular because they stay cooler underfoot and can be finished non-slip. Choose a stone rated for salt-water pools and seal it to protect it.