What decisions do I need to make before buying flagstone?
Options include color, type of pieces (patio or select), thickness (¾” up to 4”), and texture (smooth, rippled, clefted, tumbled).
What is the difference between “Patio” and “Select” when determining the size of Flagstone?
Patio indicates smaller diameter “stepping stone” type pieces while Select or Stand-Up indicates larger pieces. Select pieces are generally more expensive because they are harder to produce. It’s more difficult to split a large piece of stone without breaking it into smaller pieces.
When do I need to use thin pieces of flagstone rather than thicker pieces?
Use the thinner flagstone when you have an existing subsurface like a concrete floor or a CMU block wall. Use thicker pieces when you dry-set or sand-set flagstone over dirt.