Paving stones with an antique look
Aged paving stones are perfect for creating a charming ambience in old town centres or for emphasising the centuries-old presence of hotels, department stores and other public facilities in a given location. Many people also use them on private properties to create ambient passageways and nooks around an old house, to arrange paths with lush vegetation, to complement the charm of a rustic landscape or to introduce an interesting accent contrasting with modern architecture.
The unique antique cobblestone look is achieved by tumbling the products in special rotating drums. The aim of this process is to leave fine bruises on the edges while maintaining the usability and durability of the material. The attractive design is also due to the appropriately matched colour palette, which thanks to what is known as mass colouring, looks attractive even in places that have been dented.
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Original washing effect
A popular and effective method of processing concrete elements is also known as the washing technology. It uses a special system of water nozzles to wash the surface of paving stones or slabs so as to gently and evenly reveal their structure of natural aggregates.
The washed products are characterised by a slightly grainy, homogeneous texture that blends in perfectly with any environment and increases the anti-slip properties of walkways. A variety of colour accents further enhance their creative potential.
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Colourful melanges on paving stones and slabs
Another interesting way to create a space with character is to use multi-coloured products on paths, terraces, squares or car parks. Thanks to the colormix technology, original combinations of different, specially selected colours are created on their surfaces. Surfaces made of such elements are expressive and extraordinary, and at the same time, thanks to subdued transitions and maintaining appropriate proportions, they retain aesthetic versatility, fitting well with various design styles. This is, for example, an interesting idea for a charming alley surrounded by lush vegetation.
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Single-coloured concrete elements
Lovers of calm decorative accents are more likely to choose products from what is known as the standard group. They are based on the popular technology of colouring the concrete mix, which ensures a single colour, subdued surface. This solution works well in modern, minimalist designs, among classic, uniform buildings or in typical utility areas.
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Check out the colours and surface finish effects available in Betard's paving stones and slabs collections