What is the difference between a paver and a cobblestone? Traditionally a paver was a flat stone used to pave a pathway, whereas a cobble referred to a rounded stone taken from a riverbed, fit for use as a ballast in ships and for paving roads. Later cobblestones were thought of as any paver made from natural stone, sourced from a quarry, and shaped to be uniform in size. Unfortunately, natural stone has become prohibitively expensive, therefore nowadays most pavers are manufactured from a concrete mix, which is a cost-effective yet durable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to natural stone.

Cobblestone pavers are typically manufactured from a wet mixture of stone, sand, cement and a colouring agent, which is hand placed into individual moulds of varying shapes and sizes to resemble true cobblestones. Cobblestones are generally quite expensive, but these wet-cast products are much more reasonably priced than the natural stone alternative. They have a high-density composition, which still offers incredible durability and therefore an extensive lifespan.

Concrete pavers, on the other hand, are manufactured from a similar, but very dry mix, which is fed into large moulds, a vibrating press then compresses the concrete into this mould, causing the small amount of water within the mixture to set the cement. Although concrete pavers have similar advantages to cobblestones, they are not quite as aesthetically pleasing and durable.

NB: Cobble Stone / Circle Stones:-Cobblestone is a natural building material based on cobble-sized stones, and is used for paving roads, streets, and building compounds. The Cobblestone collection offers a range of versatile, charming and stylish products to accessorize any part of your garden.