2016

For many homeowners, the look of naturally aged stone is what they are going for when they choose paving stones. People love the Toscana Antiqued Pavers collection from Nicolock because it combines the natural look, but it is extremely durable due to its makeup of high-strength concrete, despite it tumbled, weathered appearance. State-of-the-art tumbling technology […]

Many people may drive past a home with a beautiful paving stone driveway, or visit someone with a backyard patio, seating area and fire pit completely made of pavers and be under the impression that paving stones are a significantly expensive, time consuming and high-maintenance undertaking, but none of that is in fact true. Fairly […]

There are countless paving stone manufacturers out on the market, each with various collections in colors and styles spanning far and wide, it can help to have some suggestions from experts to help narrow down the playing field. When embarking on a paver project you have so many choices, and here at Island Block & […]

There are so many patterns to choose from when installing a paving stone driveway, patio, walkway or other hardscaping creation, and though there are several tried-and-true ways to lay the pavers that provide for strong and aesthetically pleasing designs, there is ample opportunity to be creative and show your individuality. The Basket Weave Pattern originates […]

Paving stones laid in different patterns can create totally unique looks. Your patio, walkway, driveway or pool area doesn’t have to consist of pavers in a straight line parallel to one another, create some visual interest and show your personality and style by switching things up from the standard designs. When you use pavers, you […]

Island Block & Masonry Supply boasts numerous high quality paving stone product lines in addition to masonry materials, do it yourself kits and other We offer the Northeast Ledgestone, Northeast Fieldstone and Northeast ProStack collections from Environmental Stoneworks. Northeast Ledgestone is available in 16 different colors, and while all have distinct properties that set them […]

Unique appearance, strength, porousness, convenience, affordability, and more define the look, texture and feel of paving stones. At Island Block & Masonry Supply we offer several paver product lines that we know boast the best quality in the industry. Cambridge Cambridge Pavers We are a top provider of Cambridge paving stones with ArmorTec, with 10 […]

Here at Island Block & Masonry Supply, our staff along with many of our wonderful clients and customers, are conscious of the environment and try to be as eco-friendly as we can, when possible. Along with minimizing the carbon footprint, certain types of paving stones are more friendly to the environment than others. We proudly […]

There are tons of variations in paving stones shape, size, texture, color and other attributes that make this material a great choice for all types of outdoor projects. Regardless of your style, Island Block & Masonry Supply has the products you require for a DIY or full installation, and our experts have the experience and […]

There are no “rules” for pavers. Maybe your style is a little eccentric, or you’re not into perfectly patterned pavers, we have a large variety of products that suit numerous types of projects. In one of our previous blogs, we have encouraged you to show off your artistic side. Why? Because it adds serious curb […]