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Basalt Black Bluestone-Look Porcelain Paver 24x24 3/4"
Regular price $1,450.80 USDRegular price -
Sandy Beige Basalt Brushed 12x24 1-1/4" Paver
Regular price $1,980.00 USDRegular price -
Sandy Beige Basalt Brushed 6x12 1-1/4" Paver
Regular price $2,700.00 USDRegular price -
Black Basalt Basalt Brushed 8x16 1-1/4" Paver
Regular price $2,640.00 USDRegular price
Basalt pavers: dense volcanic stone in beige and black
Basalt is a volcanic stone, much denser and less porous than travertine or limestone, with a fine, even grain and no voids to fill. It is the stone people reach for when they want the look of natural material with the low absorption of porcelain. This collection is small, four products, and covers two colors: a warm brushed Sandy Beige and a black basalt, plus one porcelain paver that copies black basalt in a 3/4" frost-proof body.
The basalt options
Sandy Beige basalt is brushed to a fine matte texture and is cut 1-1/4" thick. Its color is a light tan with faint gray speckling, so it fits the beige family without the banding of travertine, and it is offered in 24x24 and 12x24. The black basalt is also brushed, 1-1/4", in 6x12; it reads charcoal to near-black with a speckled surface and is grouped with multi-tone stone for that reason. The porcelain Basalt Black Bluestone-Look paver is 8x16, 3/4" (20 mm) rectified and matte, and is the choice for a black paver in a hard-freeze climate or over pedestals where a lighter piece is easier to handle.
Where basalt makes sense
Brushed basalt has good wet traction and a flat, consistent face, which suits a modern patio, a walkway, or a border band around a lighter field. Black basalt absorbs heat in full sun, so use it for accents and shade areas rather than a full pool deck; Sandy Beige stays more comfortable underfoot. Basalt still benefits from a penetrating sealer to keep oils out, but it needs far less maintenance than travertine, and in a freeze-thaw region its low absorption is a real advantage; see which pavers survive winter. If you want a broader range of dark or neutral options, the porcelain paver collection carries a dozen gray and charcoal looks.
Frequently asked questions
Is basalt more durable than travertine?
Basalt is denser and absorbs much less water, so it resists staining, freeze damage and surface wear better than travertine. It is also harder to cut and heavier per piece. Travertine stays cooler underfoot and has more color variation; basalt is chosen for uniformity and low maintenance.
Does basalt need to be sealed?
It is not strictly required because absorption is low, but a penetrating sealer helps keep cooking oil and sunscreen from darkening the surface, especially on Sandy Beige. Apply it after installation and test with water; if it still beads a year later, there is no need to reseal.
Is black basalt too hot for a pool deck?
In full sun, yes, it will be uncomfortable barefoot on a summer afternoon. Use black basalt as a border, a step riser or on a shaded patio, and keep the walking field in a lighter stone such as Sandy Beige basalt or ivory travertine.
What is the difference between the basalt paver and the basalt-look porcelain?
The stone pavers are quarried basalt, 1-1/4" thick, brushed, with natural speckling that varies piece to piece. The porcelain paver is a manufactured 3/4" tile printed to look like black basalt, with a repeating pattern, zero absorption and no sealing. Porcelain is lighter and frost-proof; stone is heavier and more variable.