Choose the right joint to enhance your outdoor design with paver cobblestones
When you want to create a paved outdoor area, whether it’s for a paved terrace or patio, a courtyard or a paved garden path, or driveway, the choice of joints is a crucial step in ensuring an aesthetic, stable and long-lasting result. In this article, we explore 3 possible types of joints for laying paving stones in outdoor landscaping.
Grassed joints: for natural harmony 🌿
Grass or turfed joints add a natural touch to your outdoor space, blending in perfectly with the surrounding vegetation.
For a successful installation, start by laying your paving stones on a bed of sand at least 5 cm apart. Then fill the joints with a mixture of grass seed, topsoil and sand.
Choose large pavers and cobbles (between 18×18 cm and 25×25 cm) to ensure long-term stability. Our Napoleon reclaimed pavers, available in granite or sandstone, are an ideal choice for this type of project.
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- Napoleon reclaimed setts
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- Jardin extraordinaire à Nantes – utilisation des Pavés Nantais, aussi appelés Pavés du roi en Granit.
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- Pavés anciens avec joints en herbe
Mortar joints: for stable, durable paving ⚒️
Mortar joints are the perfect solution for ensuring the strength and durability of your paving. Composed of a judicious mix of cement, sand and water, this classic type of joint guarantees the longevity of your landscaping paving by withstanding the elements. Find out more about laying paving stones.
Apply the thin mortar evenly over the entire paving area, binding the cobbles together at intervals of around 2 cm between each stone. A high-pressure water jet washer will then clean the surface of the pavers, creating a permanent, uniform joint.
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- Pavés de Lyon avec joints au mortier
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- Pavés carrossables pose joints mortiers
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- Pavés de paris sciés avec joints au mortier
Gravel joints: for a zen garden atmosphere 💮
Gravel joints offer an aesthetic and versatile solution. Lay your pavers on a bed of sand or thin mortar, then fill the joints with small pebbles or crushed gravel, available in a wide variety of colours and sizes. This option suits all styles of landscaping.
For the Zen atmosphere of a Japanese garden, create a paved garden path with black or white gravel joints. Remember to compact the gravel regularly to keep the paving stones stable.
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- Allée de jardin avec joints en graviers
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- Joints en graviers pour une ambiance zen
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- Cour pavée dans un esprit de jardin japonais
In conclusion, the choice of joint for laying paving stones depends on the aesthetic appeal you want, the durability you’re looking for and the intended use of your paved courtyard, garden path or terrace. Whatever you choose, make sure you follow the specific advice for each type of joint to ensure that your outdoor design is both beautiful and resistant to the elements.
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