Plaza & Large-Format Pavers

What to specify for plaza & large-format pavers

Large-format units need a very flat, well-compacted base; deviations telegraph through the surface. Confirm thickness against the traffic class, plan movement and drainage joints on long runs, and detail transitions at building thresholds and tree wells before layout.

Design direction

Grid and stack-bond layouts suit civic and corporate plazas. Two-tone banding organizes circulation, and a change of color or finish signals seating zones and entries without signage.

Frequently asked

What size paver is best for a plaza?

12x24, 18x18 and 24x24 units cover ground quickly and read as architectural stone. Smaller units suit borders and detail bands.

Can large-format pavers be machine laid?

Yes — machine-lay units come bundled in layers a laying machine can place, which is how large commercial fields hit schedule.