Decorative Paving by NatraTex

Decorative paving. Two words which are synonymous with garden paving slabs, patios, footpaths and driveways. In a world of gravel, block paving, tiles, sandstone and granite, there is a better alternative. NatraTex is a surfacing solution which offers unrivalled adaptability and durability. 

With NatraTex, there are many opportunities for decorative paving. Whether you’re looking to implement it in the public or private sector, we can work with you to make sure you get the right colour and type to meet all your needs. Our range of decorative paving products comes in three different brands – ChipTex, NatraTex Cotswold, NatraTex Colour and NatraTex Eco.

Domestic Decorative Paving

In recent years, homeowners are more demanding of their aesthetically appealing garden and outdoor living spaces. Higher expectations have been driven by more lifestyle and property makeover TV shows as well as the rise of home renovations being showcased on social media over the past couple of decades. Photographs and videos of attractive homes and gardens in magazines and on platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest are very popular across the board, with influencers sharing images of their home every day.

Property developers and house builders know that getting the outside right is just as important to the outcome of a sale as the design, build and finish of the building itself. Garden designers and architects know that having an appealing outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining can add value to a home and make or break a property purchase.

However, not all forms of traditional landscaping materials for footpaths, driveways and garden social areas are suitable. Gravel can be difficult to walk on for those with mobility challenges, or the very young and elderly. Other forms of stone and paving slabs may not suit the chosen aesthetics or budget for the project.

We offer a fully bound asphalt surface course which meets the demands of today’s external living spaces and is also great value. Used for residential housing projects consisting of a broad range of aspects and locations. A variety of NatraTex colours and hues for decorative paving has been specified by Bloom Homes, Linden Homes and Bellway to satisfy their coloured hard landscaping requirements with outstanding results.

Commercial Decorative Paving

The retail environment is now more competitive than ever. With the rise of internet shopping, enabling us to buy from the comfort of our homes. Encouraging people to step into physical stores means that the shopping experience starts once your customers drive into the car park. Therefore, the hard landscaping of the exterior of a supermarket or retail park must be attractive and appealing. From the approach, to the parking bays and the carefully planned pedestrian access routes around the buildings themselves must deliver a pleasant experience.

NatraTex Cotswold and NatraTex Colour has been used to great effect in the retail environment across the UK. A smooth, durable and aesthetically pleasing finish has been achieved using NatraTex decorative paving outside well known retail brands like Waitrose, Aldi and Next.

Decorative Paving in Education

Not just restricted to homes and businesses, NatraTex surfacing has been successfully installed in schools and colleges across the country. Decorative paving in the Education sector has been fashioned into a broad range of designs to create vibrant and fun playground spaces where children can enjoy time outside the classroom. 

Multi-use games areas or MUGA’s enable multiple sports courts and pitches to be installed into a single area, thanks to the range of colours NatraTex offers for school surfacing. This can be cleverly designed to demarcate areas for tennis, 5-a-side football, netball, basketball, hockey and many other team sports. This all weather surfacing means that rain doesn’t have to stop the fun! Children and teenagers can enjoy the health benefits of sports on a safe surface while putting into practice the ethos and skills for being in a team.

When a calmer mindset is required, NatraTex Cotswold and more subtle NatraTex Colour tones can be added to the hard landscaping of school gardens. Footpaths and communal seating areas become a place to meet and relax with friends or to spend time by yourself. Beneath your feet, the engineering of this surfacing is SUDS compliant. This means that any rainwater can drain through to natural ground or into a drainage system as per government regulations.

Decorative Paving in Public Spaces

For urban parks, footpaths, cycle ways and recreational projects, decorative paving is used as the first line of a sustainable urban drainage system to prevent flooding. It is proven that green spaces are good for us as individuals and add value to a community as well as the urban environment. Surfacing here needs to offer easy installation, provide access for a broad section of society, and look great while being highly durable. The regeneration category in our portfolio has many examples of how parks and public spaces have utilised this type of surface course.

Discover How NatraTex Can Work for You

Have you got a question about decorative paving using NatraTex? On its specifications or colour range? To find out more information, visit our Knowledge Hub and FAQs page. We can also deliver a very informative CPD presentation at your convenience. Alternatively, you can order free samples of our products to try out before making a purchase.

For other enquiries, please contact us today to speak to our team who will be happy to discuss your decorative paving requirements further or provide you with a quotation.

Knowledge Hub

Learn more about decorative paving and ornamental landscaping through our dedicated Knowledge Hub. Can’t find an answer to your question? Take a look at our FAQ page or contact us to speak to our team.