Bluestone Pavers, Features and Maintenance

In building and architectural sector, natural stones are growing rapidly in popularity. There are different types of natural stones and their sub-types. Each of them is unique, purposeful in its own way. The most important factor makes people to go with options of any type of natural stones is combination functional and aesthetical values. In this blog we are discussing about type of Bluestone paver. This stone type is used for flooring in properties in different areas inside and outside. This stone features durability, elegance and attractive look to property. People use bluestone paver stones to create not only patios but driveways, sidewalks and even countertops too. So it is pretty much clear that the material is very versatile as well. Another beneficial feature of stone is it is not very porous in result it is difficult to stain a bluestone paver patio. This stone does not absorb oil and water cannot permeate the surface either. This eliminates the risk of forming mold and mildew on the pavers. There are some easy things people can do to maintain it and to ensure the bluestone paver patio remains worry-free.

•    A routine cleaning is required of every type of flooring installed by any type of stone! So, it applies for bluestone pavers as well. After broom and sweeping away any leaves, twigs, gravel and dirt, along with anything else that may be present; rinse the patio off with the garden hose. The allow it to dry completely before continuing on. Well, using quality cleaning agents or products are always recommended.

•    Over a period of time mud and dust materials can stick to the bluestone pavers. Those are not always possible ad easy to remove with a garden hose. So people may simply need to scrub the patio down. There are scrubbing agents available in market. Another way is to use dish soap with warm water and scrubbing brush to clean the patio. Rinse the patio off with clean water after several minutes.

•    As discussed above, bluestone is not porous that is why stains do not usually form on them. But, after years of use the pavers can weaken enough and can be stained by materials like grease and oil. By using quality cleaning agent, stains can be removed.

•    Last but not the least! Sealing of a bluestone paver patio after scrubbing is important. There are dozens of high quality stone sealers on the market. By consulting the package to make sure getting the right kind, people can apply it using a standard paintbrush.