With 20+ years of expertise in importing natural stone and tile, we pride ourselves on educating you!

Over the years, we have worked with, not only consumers, but various marble and tile installers, landscapers, builders and architects, and very often, questions arise regarding different aspects of natural stone.  Here are the categories of the Tips and Frequently Asked Questions.

Q: How thick are the pavers?

A: Gothicstone standard pavers are 3cm (1 1/4") thick.  5cm(2") pavers are available. Gothicstone can also custom cut any pattern paver into any thickness your specific project requires. 

Q: What does installation cost? 

A: Installation is dependent upon many factors but generally, it will range, from $15 per sq. ft. to $25 per sq. ft. dry-set installation.  This cost will depend on a variety of factors ie:  excavation requirements, egress, region of US, etc.  It is recommended that you get several quotes from landscape contractors and architects that can come out and survey your specific requirements.  

 

Q: What colors do they come in?

A: Currently, Gothicstone offers a full color palette wih 25+ different paver selections in Travertine, Marble, Limestone and Lava Stone.  All pavers come in a variety of edge and surface finishes. 

 

Q: How are they installed?

A: Installation Considerations - Dry Set

While you can install pavers on your own, we highly recommend that you consult a professional. Whether you decide to install your pavers on your own or hire a professional, we believe that the more knowledge you have, the better consumer you are, and that means that you will be able to ask the right quiestions when hiring a professional so that you  get the best result.  Please consult us for a list of landscape contractors installers and/or architects whom we recommend.  

Step #1:  EXCAVATION

Step #2:  FOUNDATION

Step #3:  INSTALLATION BED

Step #4:  LAYING THE PAVING STONE

Step #5:  FILLING THE JOINTS - not needed with the Gothicstone Paver.

More detailed information can be found in the "Paver Buyer's Guide", downloadable off this website. NOTE:  Most pavers will be installed using the dry-set method however, wet-set (on a cement slab) is also an option and considerations are listed below.  

 

Installation Considerations - Dry-Set

- Use of spacers is not necessary particularly when dry setting these pavers.
- No sealing or maintenance is required. Natural rain water will flush and clean the stone.
- Same installation methods and considerations, as other decorative pavers, should be employed including using a pad on your vibrating plate.

Installation Considerations - Wet Set

- For wet set installations, a high quality penetrating sealer, recommend Roval, be employed as a grout release.
- For optimum performance on wet set installation on concrete slab, the use of an anti-fracture membrane (such as Ditra by Schluter, www.schluter.com) is highly recommended but not necessary. Always respect expansion joints.

Q: How do they hold up in the cold climates?

A: ASTM C1026 testing has been completed on (9) colors of travertine and marble.  These samples were subjected to fifteen cycles of freezing to 0 degrees

F to 60 degrees F water.