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Zane Demirbas Taylor
5 years ago
I am having 5’x5’ concrete pads installed with a 6” gap in between. I want to install Belgian stone (like the streets of paris) in between and I cant decide if i should go with rectangle or square. Square would be much harder as they need to be cut by a mason but the rectangles are ready to go.
I am attaching pictures - Thank you so much!
I am attaching pictures - Thank you so much!
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5 years agoZane Demirbas Taylor
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PRODig Doug's Designs
5 years agoIt would take a lot of cuts, but a herringbone design would create interest:
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I think the rectangular could look great for the banding, but you'll want to plan out how the joints align (or don't) at the corners, so it looks intentional.
Here is an example of rectangular granite cobbles in a running bond pattern to help visualize the material... sorry I don't have an example in concrete like you are proposing.
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