Stone paving
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A floor of natural stone slabs, irregular or cut, in courtyards, walkways, terraces and on steps. The stones are bedded in mortar and the joints between them are filled.
Stone paving is one of the most traditional floors for courtyards, terraces and walkways in Greece. The slabs can be irregular, laid in a random pattern, or cut into rectangles, and they are bedded on a solid base of concrete or screed with mortar or an exterior adhesive.
To last, stone paving needs falls so rainwater runs off, and full, sound joints. When the joints crumble, water gets underneath, stones work loose and weeds grow. Refilling the joints changes the look of the whole floor.
Natural stone is porous and soaks up oil, wine and dirt. A suitable impregnating sealer makes it harder to stain. On steps and around pools, the stone needs a rough, non-slip surface.