Laying Patterns
The pattern you choose will have a big impact on the overall appearance of your design. Here are a few popular options to get you started.
There are many ways to lay flagstones and paving and your choice of laying pattern depends on the size and shape of the stones you are planning to use as well as your personal taste. The pattern you choose will have a big impact on the overall appearance of your design – just as much as the colour and texture of your chosen stone. From classic simplicity to cool contemporary, and rustic charm to urban chic, this guide will help you achieve the look you want.
NB. There will always be extra units left over. These are ideal for cuts and edgings.
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Country Cobble | Plaza | Long Stone | Home Pave
Random Coursed (2 Sizes)
- Uses 200x150mm + 150x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 57% 200×150, 43% 150×150
Random Coursed (3 sizes)
- Uses 200×150, 150×150 + 100x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 44% 200×150, 34% 150×150, 22% 100×150.
90° Herringbone (1 size)
- Uses 200x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 100% 200×150.
Stack Bond (1 size)
- Uses 150x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 100% 150×150.
Courtyard Pattern A (2 sizes)
- Uses 200x150mm + 150x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 57% 200×150, 43% 150×150
Courtyard Pattern B (2 sizes)
- Uses 200x150mm + 100x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 67% 200×150, 33% 100×150.
Courtyard Pattern B (3 sizes)
- Uses 200x150mm, 150x150mm + 100x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 44% 200×150, 34% 150×150, 22% 100×150.
Stretcher Bond (1 size)
- Uses 200x150mm + 150x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 57% 200×150, 43% 150×150
Stretcher Bond (2 size)
- Uses 200x150mm + 150x150mm.
- Ratio per m²: 57% 200×150, 43% 150×150.
NB. Not suitable for River Stone / Boulevard.
90° Herringbone
Random Coursed (2 Sizes)
This pattern can be used to ‘Machine Lay’ Rectangular paving blocks
45° Herringbone
Stretcher Bond
Basket Weave
3's Mixed Size Pack
Stretcher Bond (uses all 3 sizes)
- Uses 300×200, 200×200, 100x200mmRatio per m2: 25% 300×200, 37.5% 200×200, 37.5% 200×100
Courtyard (uses all 3 sizes)
Uses 300×200, 200×200, 100x200mm
Ratio per m2: 25% 300×200, 37.5% 200×200, 37.5% 200×100
Switch around the appropriate units from each layer in the product pack (as shown using the colours + letters).
Mixed Size Motif (uses all 3 sizes)
Uses 300×200, 200×200, 100x200mm
Ratio per m2: 25% 300×200, 37.5% 200×200, 37.5% 200×100
This pattern works with a 7 piece module, creating and interlocking L shaped herringbone structure. Within each product pack layer, four of these modules can be created, leaving over three pieces which can be used for cuts or additional units. An ideal pattern for smaller or curved areas where cuts are more frequent.
TerraPave | Canterra | Plaza | Fiamma
Stretcher Bond (1 size)
- Uses 600x400mm or 600x300mm flags.
- Ratio per m²: 100% 600×400 or 600×300.
Stretcher Bond (2 sizes)
- Uses 400×400 + 600x400mm flags.
- Ratio per m²: 60% 600×400, 40% 400×400.
Stack Bond (1 size flag)
- Uses 400x400mm flags.
- Ratio per m²: 100% 400×400.
Broken Stack Bond (1 size flag & setts)
- Uses 400x400mm flags + setts.
- Approx. 6no. flags per m² and 0.3no. setts per m².
90º Herringbone (1 size)
Uses 600x300mm or 600x400mm flags.
45º Herringbone (1 size)
Uses 600x300mm or 600x400mm flags.