Full Color Range, Natural Cleft PA Flagstone
Distinctive Shades & Tones Combine for a Rustic Look
The shades and tones in our Full Color Range Natural Cleft paving work together to create a unique look for every project while preserving the rustic character only natural stone can provide. This full color range features a wide mix of naturally occurring hues, including blues, grays, greens, and browns. You’ll also see warm tones with rusts, lavenders, and pheasant‑style shading created by natural iron oxide deposits. Because this blend forms organically, the color mix varies from pallet to pallet. We do not sort or select for any specific shade or tone, ensuring each installation maintains an authentic, natural appearance. The photos below show completed projects that use our Natural Cleft paving in the full color range.
All natural cleft paving has texture that is practically non-slip, yet still easily accommodates furniture, foot traffic, wear and tear.
Thickness Variations
Thicknesses vary within the natural cleft paving material. These thickness variations are common in natural split-faced stone. The average 1/2″ thick natural cleft stone varies from approximately 3/8″ to 3/4″. Average 1″ thick natural cleft stone varies from approximately 3/4″ to 1 1/4″. The average 1 1/2″ thick natural cleft stone varies from approximately 1 1/4″ to 2″.
Generally, for residential installations, the average 1″ thick natural cleft paving is installed in a mortar bed on top of a poured concrete slab. The joints between the stones are then pointed with a specific mortar mix. The average 1 1/2″ thick natural cleft paving is installed in a dry-pack on top of crushed stone, and the joints can be swept with sand or grit. Polymeric sand is also an option some people choose to sweep between the joints of their dry-set patios. Read all manufacturers instructions if using the polymeric sand, it can leave a residue on the bluestone which has to be cleaned with an acid wash. Feel free to call the office with any installation questions you may have. Check out our blog post on how to install a dry-set, natural cleft patio- https://robinsonflagstone.com/2020/02/how-to-install-a-flagstone-patio/s