6x12 Pavers for Borders, Herringbone and Soldier Courses
A 6x12 paver covers exactly half a square foot, so 200 pieces make 100 sq ft. That small footprint is the point: it is the one size in the range that turns corners, follows a curved pool edge and lays in herringbone without cutting every other piece. Most 6x12 orders are not full fields at all. They are soldier courses around a field of 16x24 pavers or a French Pattern set, a two-course band along a driveway apron, or a running-bond walkway between beds.
Layouts that work at 6x12
- Herringbone at 45 or 90 degrees. The 2:1 ratio locks the pattern, and 2" thick pieces handle vehicle loads on a compacted base.
- Running bond with a half-piece offset for paths and steps.
- Soldier or sailor course as a border around larger formats.
- Stack bond for a tight modern band next to a pool.
The same 6x12 footprint exists as 6x12 pool coping in bullnose and eased edge, which is how you keep joints lining up where the coping meets the deck. Colors run across the full marble line, tumbled travertine and limestone; Ocean Blue in sandblasted 6x12 is a common contrast border against a cream field. Because border pieces get cut at every corner, add more waste than usual; the square footage and overage guide walks through how to size it.
Frequently asked questions
How many 6x12 pavers do I need per square foot?
Two. Each 6x12 piece is 0.5 sq ft, so multiply your area by two for a full field. For a border, measure the linear feet of the edge instead: a single soldier course uses two pieces per foot when the 6-inch side faces the field, or one piece per foot laid lengthwise.
Is 6x12 available in 2 inch thickness for a driveway?
Yes. This collection carries both 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch pieces. For driveways or any surface that sees vehicles, use the 2 inch stock in a herringbone or running bond over a properly compacted aggregate base so the small pieces interlock rather than rock.
Can I match 6x12 pavers to coping of the same size?
Yes. We sell 6x12 pool coping in bullnose and eased-edge profiles in the same stones, so a 6x12 deck border can run straight into the coping with joints aligned. Order both from the same material and finish so the color reads as one run around the pool.




