Cobblestones provide a timeless charm, offering a warm and inviting feeling as you leave the road behind and step into the comfort of your home. They are often square-shaped, cobble-sized stones with a natural split finish or exfoliation. They have a rustic look and are appropriate for public streets, driveways, pathways and walkways. Cobblestones, which are strong and full of character, give outdoor areas a distinctive texture and striking beauty.

Cobblestones are used for walkways, patio, driveway and high traffic area paving and this format in stones is popular in Australia not because of one specific reason but many:

• Incredibly Strong: Cobblestones are made from Natural Stones like Granite (used for high traffic areas and driveways) and other stones like Travertine, Limestone, Sandstone, Marble (used for low traffic areas). One thing in common is they are incredibly strong and are meant to last for ages.
• Unapologetically Beautiful: Cobblestones crafted from Natural Stones are known for the beauty and elegance they offer to your walkways, driveways and patios.
• Versatility: Cobblestones are not only meant to be used on roads and driveways, but you can create beautiful looking spaces with them by putting them on patio, courtyard or verandah.

Cobblestones are for everyone and almost every project space for Australian homes. It is true because they come in a variety of surface finishes. If you are doing a driveway or high traffic area project you should aim for Exfoliated surface finish and if you are creating a light traffic walkway or patio for your home, you should go with Natural Split finish.

Mesh Cobblestones are always preferred in the market because they are easy to install and keeps the project cost under control. Having said that Loose Cobblestones allows for creative flow of landscaping and freedom to create your project the very way you like it. If we must recommend, Cobblestones on a mesh should be your priority if you are thinking about doing a driveway or walkway.

Well, it started with Granite Cobblestones in Australia particularly meant for driveway paving and high traffic areas. They used to come in grey and black, they still do and should be used for the same purposes.

Now, Cobblestones are available in various Stone materials other than Granite, let’s have a look at what all options you have:

Sandstone: Offers a warm earthy touch to your project space, perfect for patio project.

Limestone: Known for the chalky yet elegant vibe. You can use them for light traffic areas.

Marble: They are known for the intrinsic veining patterns, durable enough and offers a classy feel to your project space.

Bluestone: Popular for their dense look and durability.

Cobblestones are no different except they are cut into smaller sizes. The maintenance requirements goes the same way as they are for any natural stone.

a) Make sure to dip seal cobblestones before installing them. Reseal the stone after every 2-3 years.

b) Regular sweeping should be done to remove leaves, dirt and debris.

c) Keep a check on weeds, periodically remove weeds that may grow between two Cobblestone pieces.