Pavers vs paving tile: which is better
Thick pavers take a car and decades of service, paving tile is cheaper with more shapes.
Pavers35 $/m²
Paving tile30 $/m²
Key differences
- Paving tile is roughly 14% cheaper (30 $/m² vs 35 $/m²).
Specifications side by side
| Property | Pavers | Paving tile |
|---|---|---|
| Average price (United States) | 35 $/m² | 30 $/m² |
| Density | 2200 kg/m³ | 2100 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | 5 % | 4 % |
| Compressive strength | 30 MPa | 25 MPa |
| Frost resistance | 200 cycles | 150 cycles |
| Combustibility | Non-combustible | Non-combustible |
Typical reference values (SP 50.13330 / GOST); the actual figures depend on the manufacturer and grade.
Where each one fits
- Pavers
- Driveways, courtyards and paths that take cars and foot traffic.
- Paving tile
- Garden paths, patios and the area around the house and gate.
App
Garden planner app for phone and computer
- An icon on the home screen — back to your plot in one tap
- Full screen without the address bar — more room for the plan
- The same projects on phone and computer — cloud autosave
gardmi
Garden site planner · free
You are already in the app — gardmi is installed.
