Description
Upgrade your outdoor build with Blu 80 Slate pavers. Get the look of hand-cut slate with the strength of 80 mm dry-cast concrete built for driveways, patios, walkways, and pool decks. Tackle harsh winters with confidence thanks to freeze-thaw and de-icing salt resistance that helps keep your surface looking sharp.
Key Features
- Authentic slate texture: Bring classic stone character without the upkeep of natural stone.
- 80 mm thickness: Support vehicle loads and daily foot traffic with solid stability.
- Dry-cast durability: Count on dense concrete that stands up to wear and weather.
- Winter ready: Resist freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts for long-term performance.
- Permeable option: Choose an open-joint build to manage runoff and support drainage goals.
- Two finish levels: Pick Slate for a classic look or HD2 Slate for crisper definition and color.
- Flexible formats: Mix modular sizes for patterns or use 6x13 for tight herringbone.
Applications
Create a welcoming driveway with curb appeal. Lay a smooth, patterned patio that fits furniture and family time. Finish walkways, terraces, and pool decks with a textured surface that looks refined and stays reliable.
Specifications
- Material: Dry-cast concrete
- Thickness: 80 mm (3 1/8 in)
- Sizes: Modular set: 6 1/2 x 13 in, 13 x 13 in, 19 1/2 x 13 in; Single-size: 6 x 13 in
- Finish: Slate or HD2 Slate textured surface
- Colors: Shale Grey, Onyx Black, Champlain Grey, Chestnut Brown, Sandlewood, Chocolate Brown
- Recommended uses: Patios, walkways, driveways, pool decks, terraces
Plan a standard base or design a permeable assembly with appropriate bedding and joint material per local guidelines. Keep it looking fresh with routine sweeping and an occasional rinse. Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty for lasting confidence.
Modular laying pattern 01 100% - Various
Modular laying pattern 02 100% - Various
Linear laying pattern 03 100% - Various
Linear laying pattern 08 for Blu 6.5x13
Linear laying pattern 09 for Blu 6.5x13
Parquet laying pattern 10 for Blu 6.5x13
Harringbone laying pattern 11 for Blu 6.5x13
Blu 80 Slate is 80 mm (3⅛″) thick and engineered for vehicle traffic in driveways, whileBlu 60 Slateis 60 mm (2⅜″) and designed for pedestrian applications like patios and walkways.
Yes. Blu 80 Slate is built for vehicular use when installed on a properly compacted base.
It complies with ASTM and CSA standards for freeze-thaw durability, ensuring reliable performance through repeated winter conditions.
Yes. They are manufactured to withstand de-icing salts. The warranty also covers abnormal surface damage caused by sodium chloride.
Yes, sealing is optional. It can deepen color tones, improve stain resistance, and simplify maintenance. Reapply every 3–5 years as needed.
Yes, but use low pressure with a fan-tip nozzle and correct technique. Excessive pressure may damage the surface and void warranty coverage.
Yes. Blu 80 Slate’s textured finish passes ANSI A326.3 slip-resistance testing and meets ADA requirements, making it safe for walkways, public areas, and poolside spaces.
- Smooth(HD² option available) – smooth and contemporary, giving a clean and modern design feel.
- Slate (HD² option available) – textured with soft ridges and subtle variation, offering both traction and character.
- Polished– a luminous, high-gloss surface that elevates outdoor settings with elegance.
Pricing varies by driveway size, base preparation, and installation complexity. Estimate by square foot including pavers, aggregate base, and labor. For exact pricing, request a quote from aTecho-Bloc dealerorinstaller.
Yes. Polymeric jointing sand is recommended to stabilize joints and limit washout, following Techo-Bloc’s installation guidelines.
Prepare a compacted crushed-stone base: 6–10″ on sandy/gravel soils or 8–14″ on clay/silt soils, plus ~1″ of bedding layer on a properly compacted subgrade.
It is molded into the paver surface, with optionalHD² technologyproviding a denser, more durable wear layer.
Recommended patterns include Modular Pattern 01, Modular Pattern 02, and Linear Pattern 03.
Yes. Blu 80 Slate carries atransferable lifetime residential warrantycovering manufacturing defects and abnormal surface damage from de-icing salts.
Yes, if proper bonding and drainage methods are used, such as a drainage mat system or mortar bond.
Blu 80 Slate is recommended for driveways and high-load areas. For patios, walkways, and pool decks, Blu 60 slabs are the better option.