Why Choose Concrete Pavers for Your Home Project?

Colorful, durable concrete pavers provide an easy and elegant way to
improve your family's quality of life now and your home's curb
appeal when the time comes to sell.

Five reasons to choose concrete pavers over other options?

• Attractiveness - Many homeowners consider pavers a much more attractive way to go than asphalt and poured concrete. Concrete pavers come in a vast array of colors, shapes, sizes and textures. Concrete paver colors include beautiful beige, coral, variegated or darker blends, as well as blends with flashed tones to harmonize with a home's exterior cladding. They can easily be put into patterns that complement the architectural style of your home because there's such a wide variety of style available.
• Durability - Concrete pavers should maintain their beauty and strength for a number of years when installed correctly. Other pavements, such as asphalt or poured concrete, typically experience shorter lives.
• Maintenance - Concrete pavers are easier to maintain and last longer without needing to be repaired. In fact, factory-made pavers last for decades and need practically no maintenance when installed to ICPI guidelines. If a concrete paver becomes stained or broken, it can be easily replaced individually without patches.
• Cost - The cost of concrete pavers is substantially less than natural stone, and concrete pavers provide an equally as attractive appearance. When factoring in maintenance costs and project durability, concrete pavers are also extremely affordable compared to other outdoor surface choices, such as poured concrete.
• Safety - Pavers provide a safe, slip-resistant surface for pedestrian, vehicular and pool projects.

Get Project Ideas

Want to see what other homeowners are doing with their patios, walkways, outdoor areas, pool decks, driveways and more? Peruse ICPI's Pinterest Boards below to get project ideas from all across the United States and Canada.

Perfect Patios	Paver Pool Party!
Walk This Way	Outstanding Outdoor Living Areas
Dream Driveways	HNA Hardscape Project Award Winners

Select Quality Concrete Pavers for Your Project

As mentioned above, concrete pavers come in a vast array of colors, shapes, sizes and textures. If you want to see what's available use the links below:

• Click here for more information about various concrete paver systems.
• Click here to find a manufacturer in your area.
• Click here to find a distributor in your area.

Find a Qualified Concrete Paver Contractor

Choosing a qualified contractor is as important as selecting the right concrete pavers.

Not all concrete paver contractors are the same. Interlocking concrete pavement systems are best built by professional contractors specializing in segmental pavement construction. They can complete a high-quality job quickly and safely because they have the right training, experience, equipment and materials.

Choosing an ICPI Member Contractor who employs ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installers can help you create an elegant, enduring and practical living environment for your home. ICPI Members support installation best practices. ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installers have passed a training course and gained extensive professional experience.

ICPI Member Contractors and ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installers are committed to:

• Using best practices
• Creating value that endures
• Providing qualified project references

Click the links below:

• To find a qualified concrete paver contractor in your area (Contractor Search Engine)
• To verify if an installer is ICPI certified
• For suggested questions to ask contractors
• For a Contractor Comparison Checklist
• For information about what to expect
• Choosing the Right Contractor

Maintain Your Pavers

Quality concrete pavers make a surface that can last for generations when placed on a well-prepared base. But, like all pavements, sometimes maintenance is necessary.

Click here for maintenance tips.