Basalt Cobbles (V) Flamed and Brushed

Basalt cobblestone pavers in a flamed and brushed finish: dense volcanic stone in deep charcoal and graphite, cut square and consistent, with a surface that absorbs light rather than throwing it back. The flaming opens the grain for a mildly rough, slip-resistant texture, and the brushing softens the tone so the stone reads matte rather than harsh. Up close there are quiet shifts in tone and the odd olive or warm mineral fleck.

The format is a nominal 4 by 4 inch cobble, 2 inches thick, sold by the square foot. It is new stone selected from a European workshop, and the straight edges and modular size allow tight-jointed setting in a grid or running bond with an even, architectural rhythm. The 2 inch gauge is set in mortar over a concrete base; ask us about current quantities for large areas.

Use these basalt pavers for a driveway, an entry court or a pool surround where a dark ground is wanted to set off pale walls, limestone and light gravel. The flamed face is good underfoot around water. Samples of the cobblestone pavers are at our showroom in Marina Del Rey; send your square footage and we will quote the material delivered.