Gallery of Materials

Sometimes the look you want involves mixing materials. Here brick and slate team up for a surface that is durable as well as eye-appealing.

 

Concrete is popular, easy to work with, and affordable. Dress it up with bands of brick, or enhance it with stains, stamps, or inlays.

 

Large fieldstones are used to create a patio that has a natural, woodland feel. Ground cover planted between the stones softens the area further.

 

Brick is a traditional patio paving material and comes in a wide array of styles and colors. Choose aged brick for an informal look or pristine brick red pavers for a formal setting.