Paving slabs

4 years ago

Hi guys, could you please tell me what the paving slabs are? And are they the same ones used down the grass. Also, the flower bed border/edge, is this the same pavers cut down ??? Thank you!!

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PRO
Echinops Garden Design
4 years ago
Yes they are all the same porcelain tile, supplied to the specified size by the company
Dave Kelly
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you, much appreciated - was hoping you could tell us what they're called and where to get them
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Hi sorry for the delay in getting back to you - I was just checking with the supplier that they are still available. They are called Harmony Ivory 600 x 600mm and available from The Stone and Ceramic Warehouse in Chiswick, West London.

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Paving slabs

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