The landscaping industry urged to rethink 800 x 800 mm pavers

Accredited Supplier, Talasey is on a mission to champion 800 x 800 mm pavers so that they become as popular as 600 x 600 mm and 900 x 600 mm pavers, according to Marketing Director Rebecca Hughes.

She has been working closely with the Scunthorpe-based firm’s Landscape Consultant, Ray Stephenson – who is parachuted into projects and uses his 40 years of on-the-tools experience to provide help and assistance to ensure contractors deliver stunning projects – and she said the question of why 800 x 800 mm pavers are still playing second fiddle to more-traditional sizes is cropping up more and more.

Rebecca said:

"An 800 x 800 mm paver isn’t always top of the list when landscapers and garden designers are planning projects, but having seen the results of a few projects recently, they have elevated the overall look of a project, and it’s time for the 800 x 800 mm to step out of the shadow of the more-traditional pavers," 

"There are a lot of benefits to the 800 x 800 mm pavers – in terms of both installation by landscapers and the finished look for homeowners. And it’s a great option to introduce 800 x 800 mm pavers as an alternative to 600 x 600 mm and 900 x 600 mm pavers because they really can make an installation look incredible."

Rebecca points to a number of key benefits of 800 x 800 mm pavers, including:

• Less grouting – using larger paving slabs means less grouting, creating fewer grout lines that could disrupt the patio’s overall look.
• Less wear and tear – the larger format means fewer cuts, resulting in less strain on porcelain blades and other tools, reducing wear and tear – prolonging their lifespan.
• Two thicknesses – the 800 x 800 mm pavers are available in both 20 mm and 16 mm. Both thicknesses come with declarations of performance (DoPs), providing detailed specifications to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and durability.
• Quicker installation times – with fewer tiles required to cover a large area, the need for precise cutting and fitting is minimised. This means quicker installation times, saving both time and labour costs. Installers can complete projects more efficiently, leading to faster turnaround times.
   

She believes the tide is slowly turning – especially amongst Talasey’s exclusive network of landscapers and installers.

After completing a recent project, Allan Diamond of Allan Diamond Landscaping said:

“My clients are over the moon with the 800 x 800 mm pavers. They weren’t sure to start with, but I’ve done a few jobs with these pavers in the past, and my clients put their trust in me. I’m delighted with how the pavers turned out.

"With them being 800 x 800 mm, they’re a bit heavier, but them being 16 mm thick makes all the difference – I can still do a one-man lift. They’re square, so they’re never a few millimetres out – so the lines can be nice and straight and it keeps everything in line.

Allan also said:

"When you’re wanting to cover an area and clients want square slabs, 600 x 600 mm just tends to be a lot. So having that extra 200 mm benefits me. In terms of laying it, obviously I get more coverage quicker and less grout and everything else, but overall, I think it looks better."

Rebecca summed up by saying that products such as Anno Lite, Bellezza Lite and Sofia in the company’s Vitripiazza collection are helping to showcase all the benefits of 800 x 800 mm pavers.

She said:

"The more projects we see using 800 x 800 mm pavers, the more Talasey is convinced that it is a size that should be hero-ed by our industry, as they look stunning on completed landscaping projects for homeowners."

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