Blu Grande Slate
A Techo-Bloc classic, Blu Grande Slate is the biggest slab within the Blu collection. Although it shares its size and shape with its smooth and polished counterparts, this large slab’s texture is considered more appropriate for projects with a traditional feel. Truly versatile, Blu Grande can be paired with Blu 60, Valet, and Squadra to create eye-catching combinations in modular and custom patterns. Blending this product with the Blu Grande Smooth slab in the same color can also make for a subtle but charismatic hardscape. Alone, this smooth slab looks great in linear and herringbone motifs laid across large pedestrian areas. Its large size makes it a great pedestal or rooftop patio slab, while its natural stone texture gives it an anti-slip advantage around pools and water areas. Blu Grande Slate is de-icing salt resistant, and its HD2 finish makes it hard to stain and easy to clean, a must-have for projects with heavy foot traffic, where dirt and spills are common. This makes Blu Grande a shoo-in for hotel and resort spaces, combining aesthetics and durability. When all is said and done, Blu Grande remains a robust and versatile classic for any commercial, institutional, or industrial pedestrian space.
Blu Grande Smooth Commercial
As its name would suggest, Blu Grande is the largest of the slabs within the Blu product family. Its large size makes it well-suited for pedestal and rooftop applications, or deployment over vast pedestrian areas. This same characteristic also means that it has fewer joints per surface area than most precast concrete slab surfaces, a useful attribute for the designer looking to reduce visual noise to create a sleek, clean, contemporary look. These rarer, spaced-out joints, combined with Blu Grande’s smooth texture, make this large slab a comfortable and safe option for those of us with reduced mobility. Blu Grande Smooth is ADA compliant, an important factor to consider within any commercial or institutional project. Although often installed in a linear pattern, this smooth slab can be combined with other Blu formats to create a modular pattern or fashioned into a more personalized creation using the compatible Valet and Squadra pavers. Blu Grande is de-icing salt resistant, and its HD2 Smooth finish makes it long-lasting and easy to clean for those hotel and resort projects in which leisure and spills go hand in hand. This slab is a reliable option for any pedestrian commercial or institutional space when both aesthetics and durability are paramount.
Borealis Slabs
The look of hardwood flooring is now available outdoors with this wood look-a-like patio slab made of concrete. Borealis is available in two widths and three alluring colors. These slabs are being called trompe-l’oeils by industry professionals and will have you guessing whether it’s hardwood or concrete. Borealis looks and feels like wood planks and most importantly, is maintenance-free. That means no deck staining, wood-treating or wood-rotting, ever. Boasting our latest Klean-Bloc technology, this slab benefits from an added protection against everyday wear and tear such as stains, scratches and color fading. Whether it’s your poolside, front porch, backyard deck, or patio, Borealis brings the appealing esthetics of natural wood to your backyard in a weather-proof, maintenance-free way.