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Here’s How to Hardscape With Patio Stones

Elevate your home with a stylish and functional patio. A well-designed patio will increase your home’s outdoor living space and value. One of your first considerations? Hardscaping. Use patio stones and pavers to define the space and enhance its utility. Here are some options to explore.

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Patio Stones

Hardscaping defines your backyard space, assigning areas for dining, walking, gardening and more. When it comes to creating a stellar patio, look for a variety of patio stones — including pavers, wall stones and edging — to create an integrated look.

A patio with pave stones

Wall stones

Patio edging

Paving Stones

Paving stones (a.k.a. pave stones and pavers) are the patio stone you’ll be using in the greatest quantity. They’re available in a variety of shapes, textures, sizes and colours, mimicking brick, cobblestone, tile and other looks. When choosing pavers, consider aesthetics, durability and maintenance needs. Here’s how the most common materials compare.

Concrete pavers

Brick pavers

Natural stone pavers

TIP: When buying pavers, account for cuts and waste. It’s a good idea to buy 5% more than your calculations require.


Additional Pave Stone Materials

Give your pave stones a stable, well-drained foundation, and you’ll have a beautiful patio for decades to come. Here are the three materials you will need to lay that firm foundation.

Gravel base layer
Bedding sand second layer
Polymer sand paver surface

Additional Patio Planning Tips

  • Check local building codes or homeowners’ association regulations for any restrictions, necessary permits or requirements before building a patio.

  • When shopping patio products, browse the current local inventory by selecting a Home Building Centre or Home Hardware Building Centre as your preferred store.

  • Need it installed? Contact your local building centre or Home Installs for assistance.

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