Limestone Paving

Limestone Paving - Unique, Beautiful, Versatile

Look through our Limestone paving range and it’sLimestone paving slabs are a timeless and versatile option for enhancing outdoor spaces, combining natural beauty with practicality. Our limestone paving collection offers a range of colours, finishes, and sizes, ensuring you can find the perfect match for your garden, patio, or driveway. Whether you prefer the warming, rustic tones of Antique Yellow or the sleek, striking elegance of Midnight Black, our limestone paving options cater to both traditional and contemporary designs.

A garden designer's favourite, our riven (naturally split) limestone paving slabs offer a beautiful, and cost-effective solution. Having a softer riven finish than Indian Sandstone, riven limestone offers a premium finish at a more affordable price. Kota Blue Limestone, with its consistent colouring, is at home in modern gardens, as well as more traditional schemes. Kota Brown Limestone has gentle colour variation and is supplied in project packs (an equal mix of four sizes) lending itself to being laid in a traditional '4 Flag Random Pattern'. Designers sometimes use Kota Brown Limestone as a more affordable alternative to the prestigious, but costly, Yorkstone.

Sawn Limestone options include our ever-popular Jura Beige, which adds a smooth, clean, prestigious feel to modern garden designs, while Egyptian Beige offers a similar finish, at a more affordable price point.

Grey Limestone is a timeless, versatile material that offers a choice of different surface finishes and textures. From the cool modernity of Jura Grey Limestone, to the consistent gunmetal tones of Graphite Grey Limestone. A recent addition to our paving collection, Antique Grey Limestone adds further rustic choice, with consistent colouring, and a charming tumbled edge.

London Stone offer an extensive range of steps and coping stone options across the entirety of our limestone paving collection, all available off-the-shelf. This enables a cohesive design solution that will give you a stunning end result. immediately clear why our outdoor tiles are so beloved by our customers. A wide range of colours and textures has been carefully chosen to provide the best choice, whether you’re looking for uniform colour, a realistic stone-effect, wood-effect tiles, or dark, rich tones.

Why Choose Limestone Paving?

1. Aesthetic Appeal: Limestone paving slabs boast a unique aesthetic that adds elegance to any outdoor space. Its natural veining and subtle colour variation create a sophisticated look, while the naturally smooth texture provides a refined finish. The versatility of limestone allows it to complement various architectural styles, from rustic cottages to modern homes.
   
   
2. Durability: Limestone is renowned for its durability and ability to withstand the elements. It is a dense, hard-wearing stone that can handle high foot traffic and outdoor conditions, making it an ideal choice for patios, pathways, driveways, and family gardens. With proper care, limestone paving slabs will last for decades, maintaining their beauty and functionality.
   
   
3. Versatility: Available in a range of colours and finishes, limestone paving can be used in various landscaping projects. Whether you're designing a cosy garden path, a spacious patio, or a welcoming driveway, limestone offers options to suit every need.
   
   
4. Easy Maintenance: Limestone paving is relatively easy to maintain. Periodic cleaning will help preserve its appearance and protect it from staining and weathering. Unlike some other natural stones, limestone does not require intensive upkeep, making it a practical choice for busy homeowners. Acidic cleaning products should never be used on any limestone, as they react with the stone and cause permanent, unsightly damage. We recommend using a proprietary cleaner that is safe for limestone.

Installation and Maintenance Tips

1. Proper Installation: To ensure the longevity and performance of limestone paving, proper installation is crucial. This involves preparing a stable base, using the right mortar mix, and ensuring adequate drainage. Hiring a professional installer can help achieve the best results and prevent common issues such as uneven settling or poor water runoff. We've put together this helpful installation playlist to give you all the information you need when it comes to laying paving slabs, drainage, and steps and copings.
   
   
2. Sealing: Due to its naturally tight grain, sealing riven limestone paving slabs isn't essential to protect it from stains, moisture, and weathering. We do recommend sealing our sawn limestone slabs though, as they're more porous, and lighter in colour. A high-quality impregnating sealant like Dry Treat Stainproof, provides a barrier against contaminants, and assists you with ongoing maintenance. London Stone offers a pre-sealing service, which gives you peace of mind that the stone has been treated prior to being laid.
   
   
3. Cleaning: Regular cleaning helps maintain the appearance of limestone paving. Use a mild, pH-neutral cleaner to avoid damaging the stone. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners, as they can cause etching and discolouration. For stubborn stains, a stone-specific cleaner may be necessary.
   
   
4. Pointing & Jointing: Many of our limestones are supplied with a sawn edge, meaning that you can lay the material with a joint as narrow as 5mm, allowing for a more modern finish. For paving slabs with a hand-cut edge, a minimum joint width of 10mm is recommended, due to dimensional tolerances.