Bluestone Pattern Cut

Pattern cut bluestone sits between rustic flagstone and a single-size grid. The pieces are cut in several rectangle and square sizes, then laid in a pattern that repeats across the floor. The result looks tailored but not rigid. Bluestone itself is a sandstone that ranges from blue to lilac to green-brown to gunmetal. Mid Valley Rock also stocks bluestone squares and treads 4 to 6 feet long and 2 inches thick for matching steps.

What a pattern cut looks like

Instead of one repeated size, a pattern cut mixes sizes. The eye reads it as a woven floor, which works well on larger patios where a single square can look plain.

The natural bluestone color shifts from piece to piece, so the pattern and the color both add interest.

Pattern cut suits spaces with straight edges, like a patio against the back of the house or a path leading to a front door. Curved edges need more cutting, so plan for a little extra stone, and cut wet with eye and breathing protection to keep silica dust down.

Installing pattern cut stone

Thin cut bluestone is hard-set in mortar over a concrete slab. Start at a straight edge, dry-lay a section to learn the pattern, then set it.

See soft-set vs hard-set for the details. A tight, even joint keeps the pattern crisp.

Pairing with other bluestone

Combine pattern cut with Bluestone Squares for a border, or with treads to step down to a lower level.

Bring your plan and measurements so staff can help work out the layout. Pricing is quoted by phone or at the yard since stone is sold by weight.

Popular uses

• Formal patios
• Front entries and porches
• Courtyards and terraces
• Pool surrounds on a slab
• Patio floors bordered with treads