What is Flagstone?

In geological terms, flagstone belongs in the sandstone family. It is hard and relatively thin, making it a rugged, ready-made flooring choice. It comes in irregular shapes thus adding texture and interest to whatever space it covers. In fact, the laying of flagstone has been likened to putting together a puzzle. Its fine-grained surface contains flakes and specks of mica, which makes it glitter and glimmer when the light catches it just right. Sometimes called bluestone or freestone, flagstone also works well for a retaining wall, built-in seating and planters. Flagstone Patio: The Design Process Since the patio functions as a transition space between your home and your landscaping, it plays a critical role in your garden landscape. A patio gives you an opportunity to display a personal touch and show off your own aesthetic. It also provides your family and friends with an interesting view out the windows of your home. Your patio design can range from an airy arbor to an elegant and ...  more

Flagstone is any relatively flat stone which when laid flat side up can be used as a paving material.  more

In geological terms, flagstone belongs in the sandstone family. It is hard and relatively thin, making it a rugged, ready-made flooring choice. It comes in irregular shapes thus adding texture and interest to whatever space it covers. In fact, the laying of flagstone has been likened to putting together a puzzle. Its fine-grained surface contains flakes and specks of mica, which makes it glitter and glimmer when the light catches it just right. Sometimes called bluestone or freestone, flagstone also works well for a retaining wall, built-in seating and planters. Flagstone Patio: The Design Process Since the patio functions as a transition space between your home and your landscaping, it plays a critical role in your garden landscape. A patio gives you an opportunity to display a personal touch and show off your own aesthetic. It also provides your family and friends with an interesting view out the windows of your home.

Flagstone is not a particular type of stone per se. It simply means that the stone is quarried in slabs or flat sheets. Sandstone can be a type of flagstone, as well as limestone and granite.  more

Flagstone is a generic description of flat stone that is most often used in building and landscaping. It is a sedimentary stone that is split into thin layers, allowing it to be used in many applications. Flagstone is usually a sandstone containing feldspar and quartz, often cemented together with calcium, silica or iron oxide. Flagstone is not to be confused with slate, which is a metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of clay or volcanic rock. Flagstone is quarried most any place where there is sedimentary stone: from Texas to Pennsylvania, from Arizona to the west coast of Ireland. Where the stone is formed and what its primary binding materials are determine the stones' predominant color. Among the colors most commonly found in flagstone are red, pink, peach, chocolate, buff, green, blue, gold, beige and white. Some flagstone has a record of its formation with fossilized tracks of marine worms and ancient insects. The variety of colors, versatility of uses, wide availability, ...  more