Coloured vs Plain Cabro Blocks: What Should You Choose?
Plain and coloured cabro can use the same practical paving principles. The decision is usually about visual priorities, maintenance expectations, availability and how much of the area needs a feature colour.
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Where plain grey works well
Grey cabro gives large surfaces a neutral, practical finish. It can suit parking areas, service yards, driveways and projects where markings, landscaping or architecture provide the main visual interest.
- Simple to combine with contrasting borders
- Practical for large continuous areas
- Confirm current profile and thickness availability
Use colour with a clear purpose
Coloured blocks can define an entrance, pedestrian route, parking bay or decorative border. Restrained colour planning is often easier to maintain than a complex mix across the whole site.
- Choose colours in daylight using a physical sample where possible
- Plan how replacement blocks will be matched later
- Expect natural surface variation in concrete products
Compare complete quotations
Pigment, pattern complexity, cutting, project size and current production inputs can affect a quotation. Compare the whole specification rather than assuming every colour or layout has the same cost.
- Confirm plain and coloured quantities separately
- Include border and feature areas in the drawing
- Request current verified pricing instead of relying on old figures