Where to use our products

Applications for Premium Paving Blocks

Here is a quick visual guide showing where each type of cabro works best – and which thickness you should use. Share this with your fundi, contractor or client when choosing materials.

Residential cabro driveway in front of a house.
60mm Cabro

Home Driveways & Compounds

Personal cars, home compounds, walkways and patios.

  • Recommended: 60mm Uni-Paver / Trihex
  • Ideal for driveways, compounds & walkways
  • Can add 3D / decorative cabro at the main entrance

Tip: Best choice for residential driveways and compounds with light to medium traffic.

Apartment parking cabro blocks with marked bays.
80mm Heavy Duty Cabro

Apartments, Estates & Parking

Shared parking, estate roads and turning areas.

  • Recommended: 80mm Uni-Paver / Heavy-Duty Zigzag
  • Use on estate roads & parking bays
  • Combine with kerbstones for neat parking layout

Tip: Handles high traffic from many vehicles and daily turning movements.

Petrol station or industrial yard paved with heavy cabro blocks.
80mm Heavy Duty Cabro

Petrol Stations & Industrial Yards

Fuel tankers, trucks, forklifts and loading bays.

  • Recommended: 80mm Heavy-Duty Zigzag / Rectangular
  • Use dark colours (grey / charcoal) to hide tyre & oil marks
  • Pair with drainage channels around the forecourt

Tip: For areas with lorries and heavy loads where failure is very costly.

Grass pavers with green grass growing between blocks.
Grass Pavers

Eco Parking & Green Areas

Overflow parking, garden access and green driveways.

  • Recommended: Grass / eco pavers
  • Allows grass growth and better drainage
  • Good for churches, schools, parks & events parking

Tip: Perfect when you want vehicle access but still keep a green, natural look.

Diamond-pattern paving around a luxury swimming pool.
60mm Decorative

Pool Surrounds & Resorts

Swimming pools, resort decks and outdoor lounge areas.

  • Recommended: Diamond / Square plaza pavers
  • Non-slip surface for wet areas
  • Light colours stay cooler in direct sunlight

Tip: Choose smooth-face, non-slip pavers in light tones to keep the surface cool and safe.

Colourful round dumble paved walkway through a green park.
60mm Decorative

Walkways, Parks & Pathways

Public walkways, park paths, school compounds and gardens.

  • Recommended: Round Dumble / Brick Bond pavers
  • Great for landscaped paths with hedging
  • Low maintenance and durable for foot traffic

Tip: Use colourful or patterned pavers with kerbstone borders for clean defined edges.

Large commercial area paved with grey hexagonal cabro blocks.
80mm Heavy Duty

Shopping Centres & Retail Spaces

Mall entrances, retail walkways and commercial outdoor areas.

  • Recommended: 80mm Hexagon / Trihex pavers
  • Handles trolleys, delivery vehicles and foot traffic
  • Pair with drainage channels for stormwater management

Tip: Go for grey or charcoal tones — they hide dirt and give a professional commercial look.

Colourful round dumble compound with flower motif pattern.
60mm Multi-Colour

Decorative Estate Compounds

Show compounds, estate entrances and feature areas.

  • Recommended: Round Dumble / Crown with colour mix
  • Create flower or border patterns using contrasting colours
  • Ideal for making a first impression at estate gates

Tip: Mix 2–3 colours with flower motifs or borders to create a standout entrance.

Need help choosing the right cabro?

Send us your location, a photo or video of the site and approximate square meters. We’ll recommend the correct thickness, pattern and prepare a clear quotation.