Pavers

The cheapest pavers to buy are a budget range or seconds. However, not all pavers can be used for all paving jobs. We recommend you look at the features and benefits of each product to ensure you’re getting what you want. You can view our budget pavers here.

At APC, our Stoneware range is proving to be a popular paving choice. They are made from high-quality porcelain and are scratch, stain, slip and salt resistant. Stoneware pavers also come with a matching indoor tile which makes them the perfect choice for your whole home, indoors and outdoors.

Base preparation is key to ensure your paved area is level, allows for drainage and doesn’t move. You can view our DIY Paving Guide here for recommended laying of pavers.

Yes. We recommend laying your pavers on a compacted road based and bedding sand. The use of a concrete restraint edge to complete your paved area will help set your paving in place and eliminate movement.

1. Natural stone pavers are a popular choice due to their elegant and timeless look and provide a quality finish.
2. Concrete pavers are a common option due to their large range of sizes, colours and finishes.
3. Brick pavers are always popular due to the paving patterns you can achieve and are the best choice for driveways.
4. Travertine is the most popular for around pools and for entertaining areas and patios. They are cool under foot and will elevate any space.
5. Cobblestone style pavers are gaining popularity due to their unique style and look impressive as a driveway entrance.
6. Stoneware pavers are easy to clean and salt, stain and scratch resistant.

Pavers are better than poured concrete for many reasons. Pavers are more aesthetically pleasing, offering a wide range of colours, sizes and textures to choose from. They are much easier to repair than concrete and provide better durability and flexibility. Their individual pieces allow for the expansion and contraction of soil, reducing the risk of cracking. Pavers are much easier to install, and you can easily lay them yourself with our helpful DIY guide.

Pavers add instant curb appeal and can help increase the value of your home. They are more durable and attractive than poured concrete and can create a unique and beautiful look that will add value to any space. Their durability can also help ensure that the area lasts for years.

The life expectancy of pavers varies depending on their material and quality, as well as the climate, installation, and maintenance. Generally, pavers can last 25-50 years or more when properly installed and maintained.

It is not necessary to lay concrete under pavers. Pavers can be installed directly onto a compacted granular base, such as gravel or sand. While pouring a concrete base may provide more stability, it is unnecessary and can add additional cost and complexity to the project.

DIY paving is a rewarding job but requires thought, careful planning, the proper tools, the right materials, as well as some lifting and patience! If you’re up for the job, here is a helpful guide with everything you need to know about laying pavers.

Australian Paving Centre is your one stop shop for pavers. We have concrete brick pavers, natural stone, travertine, porcelain, stoneware and much more to choose from. Browse our range online or visit us instore where our helpful staff can help you.

We have the biggest and best pavers range in Adelaide to choose from. Visit your local APC store near you to view our amazing paving display centres. For those who are handy, we have a huge range of DIY Paving information to help you through every step of paving a driveway. Alternatively, we have preferred licensed paving contractors to quote for any paving installation.

To give you an indication of the breakdown of costs, if a paving project was to cost $5,000, the product materials will cost about $1,666 or about 33% of the total job or quote. In addition, the breakdown of the labour for this $5,000 project would cost about the same as the product materials which is another $1,666 or about 33% of the total job. The balance of these costs of about 33% are made up of sand and rubble, dump fees, earthworks and other miscellaneous costs.