Complete 2022 Paving Stones Direct Brochure

Subbase & Geo Textile

Sometimes overlooked on its importance but choosing the correct sub base is essential in how the patio will perform later on.
Geotextile should be rolled out over the area of the patio and cut to the cover the total area. A misconception is that it’s main
function is to prevent weed growth. But its main purpose is to stop the sub base migrating into the sub grade. Basically, preventing
the chance of settlement in the patio.
Flexible sub base DTP Type 1 granular sub base at a depth of 100 to 150mm again dependant on ground condition. Compacted
with a compactor plate or vibrating roller in 2 layers (half the depth of the stone or 75mm as rule of thumb). Rigid sub base should be
a lean mix at a depth of around 100mm. Exchanging the geotextile for DPM at this stage.

Bedding - Laying Porcelain

Full wet bed: best practice on type 1 subbase.
This procedure consists of placing the tiles onto a levelled-out bed of standard sand/cement mortar, prepared to a wet consistency.
The mortar bed needs to be a 6:1 or stronger mix of grit sand with cement depth of 20mm to 40mm thick.
Thin bed adhesive: best practice on concrete.
This method substitutes the sand cement for an outdoor grade polymer – modified cement. It is common in hotter climate outdoors
but not as a standard practice here in the U.K.
A primer should be applied to the underside of the tiles prior to placement, to ensure there is full adhesion between paving and
bed. Tile spacers are a must in keeping the paving uniform.

Bedding - Laying Natural Stone

Full wet bed: best practice on type 1 subbase.
This procedure consists of placing the natural stone flags onto a levelled-out bed of standard sand/cement mortar, prepared to a
wet consistency.
The mortar bed needs to be a 6:1 or stronger mix of grit sand with cement depth of 20mm to 40mm thick. It is very much the same as
laying porcelain.
A primer should be applied to the underside of the slabs prior to placement to ensure full adhesion between paving and mortar
bed.

Jointing

We recommend a porous jointing compound for a permeable subbase like Joint-it Simple, which is popular for its ease of use. For
rigid subbase installs we recommend a non-porous jointing option like Flowpoint Smooth which requires an experienced installer due
to the more complex nature of the product. Every effort must be made to keep the paving clean and free of muck transfer from
boots, tools and machinery.
This can be achieved by using lots of clean water and taking time to clean up all surplus resin off on completion of the installation.
1 part jointing like Joint-it Simple is the fastest, cleanest and most user friendly form of jointing and becoming a favorite with
contractors across the UK.

Colours

The images used throughout the brochure are used for reference purposes only, several may have been digitally enhanced for
printing purposes.

It is best practice to open all of the packs being used for a project before yourself or landscaper starts laying the paving, this
therefore ensures all the colours can be blended in naturally to create a beautiful patio. All products may have slight colour
variations with tones and patterns. Porcelain batches may vary so please ensure all goods are from the same batch prior to laying.

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General Information

Sizes & Thickness

Calibrated products have undergone a grading process to achieve a thickness of 20/22mm, our handcut range is split by hand and
the thickness may vary from 15-25mm. All sizes and thickness on our products are nominal and could vary by +/- 3mm.

Maintenance

We highly recommend cleaning the patio on a regular basis using a stiff sweeping brush and warm soapy water to remove any
dirt and moss on the slabs. Your paving can be pressure washed but extreme care must be taken as extensive pressure may cause
damage to the jointing and the top surface of the paving.
Hard stains can be cleaned using special cleaning agents in the market, however please check their suitability and purpose with
your special product. Acids should NOT be used on natural stone as this harms the colour and texture of the stone. Any strong
coloured spillages should be cleaned immediately with a wet cloth or suitable products to avoid long term damage.

Health & Safety

Paving Stones Direct products are heavy and may be awkward to lift so extreme care is advised while lifting and manoeuvring
them, to the appropriate place. Necessary clothes and accessories such as boots and gloves should be worn at all times. Safety
mask and eye protection are essentials when cutting the stone. More Health & Safety Guidelines and instructions can be found on
www.hse.gov.uk.

Breakages

Whilst we take every care to deliver top quality products to our customers, some damages may occur due to the nature of the
product and transit involved, we recommend you order 10% more than your project area.
We may be able to offer replacements if it is more than 10% and notified on the delivery notes or partial refunds may be offered
depending on individual cases.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all our customers, contractors, builder merchants and staff who have contributed towards this brochure with
high standard photographs and contents. We hope they are all delighted with the result.

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Returns Policy

If you change your mind or are unhappy with the product, you can return the product for a refund* if you notify us in writing within 14
days from the delivery date. We accept returns on full packs* only and not the part packs*. You will have further 14 days to return it
back to our warehouse after you have notified us. If any items are missing at the time of return, the value will be deducted from the
refund.
*You will receive a refund only on the product cost and not on the delivery costs* incorporated in the price (starting from £60.00
per pallet depending on your location) or the returning costs if you wish for us to organize the return (starting from £70 per pallet
depending on your location). There is a 20% restocking charge from the product price paid deducted at the time of return. Any
express delivery charges, postcode premium charges, or split pack charges will be deducted from the refund.
Whilst we take every care to deliver the highest-quality products, there can be breakages in transit because of the nature of the
product. We may be able to offer replacements if it’s more than 10% of your total order. Please make sure you notify the driver of
any damage at the time of the delivery and ask him/her to make a note on the paperwork. If you decide to refuse the delivery you
are accepting all the above charges if the product is returned back to us. We advise you to contact us at the time when the driver
is on-site to seek advice before you do so.
*Full Pack - The largest pack size shown on the website for the listed product. Unopened, sealed pallet in original packaging.
*Split Pack - Any pallet which is not a full pack. The split packs are exclusive orders made at your request, these usually are, for
example, 5m2, 8m2, 10m2, 12m2 and 15 m2 packs.
*Delivery Costs - The delivery cost is always incorporated in the product price and advertised as free delivery unless specified for
collection only. Please contact us for the individual price breakdown if you are not sure while placing the order.

Copyright

This brochure and all of the information within it is copyright of Paving Stones Direct UK Ltd 2022 & 2023. No part of this brochure
should be replicated without written permission from Paving Stones Direct UK Ltd.
All information is considered true and accurate at the time of printing this brochure, Paving Stones Direct cannot be held responsible
for any errors.

FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE:
https://pavingstonesdirect.co.uk/content/3-terms-and-conditions-of-use

Please note: This brochure is a trial edition only. Paving Stones Direct will not be held
responsible for any typographical or product errors.

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Grigio Grey Porcelain
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PALLET DELIVERY VEHICLE TAIL-LIFT ONLY

Standard 4m Deliveries are made
by an 18 tonne
Max. total weight 18 TONNE vehicle. The delivery
point must have
1000kgs WITH TAIL LIFT access and space
2.8m to turn around.
1200mm x 1000mm x 1000mm 2m 10m

ROAD SURFACES VEHICLE ACCESS Access must be:

Surfaces must 3m
be Tarmac,
block paving Wide enough Hard flat surface Obstacle free
or concrete.
Our trucks don’t NO HI-AB/CRANE DELIVERIES
operate on soft/
loose ground. We DO NOT use hi-ab delivery vehicles*

ANY CONCERNS? All our deliveries are done on ! *For larger orders this can be
kerbside only using tail-lift and man- arranged. Please contact us
If this is not
suitable, please ual pump truck. to enquire.
get in touch If an item cannot be delivered for
to discuss
alternatives. ! any of the above reasons then a
redelivery charge will apply.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
REDELIVERY CHARGES APPLY

We strongly recommend you to order the goods well ahead of your project to commence. DO NOT commence work or hire a builder prior to delivery of
goods,99% of our goods are delivered on agreed timescales, but due to some unforeseen circumstances such as lost pallets in transit, vehicle breakdowns,
access issues road closures hills, slopes, parked cars etc and we shall be under no liability for any delay or failure to deliver the products within estimated
timescales. You are not entitled to any compensation for any of the above reasons.

Head Office & Showroom Distribution & Collections 0800 047 0427
Turner Drive, Babbage Way, [email protected]
Worksop, Worksop, www.pavingstonesdirect.co.uk
Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire,
S81 7AE S80 1UJ