Color: Flagstone is a great stone to use for patios because it offers a wide variety of colors to choose from that will go with pretty much any yard and home imaginable. The colors of most commonly found in flagstone are red, pink, peach, chocolate, buff, green, blue, gold, beige and white. So, as you can see there are a lot of neutrals which will give your flagstone patio the advantage of being ageless, no matter how you update your patio furniture, home exterior, etc. Flagstone patios will always be stylish and the right color.

Versatility: Flagstone is a very versatile material, and it is especially great for patios because it can be used for the stairs that lead to the lower yard, the edges of the pool, the counter tops of your outdoor grill, or whatever you want it for. Basically flagstone can be used for paving, roofing, fences, headstones, patios, walkways, pillars and facades, along with several other uses.

Durability: Flagstone is fairly new to the scene because for many years it was thought not durable enough due to the fact that it is made up of sedimentary rock. However, while it may be broken and manipulated fairly easily due to its makeup, it is still surprisingly resilient and durable once it is installed. This is a great feature because it means it is easier to work with initially to get the look you want, and yet, once you grout in and cement it is, you aren't going to have problems with durability. If you are concerned you can always use a sealant to help protect it from the elements.

Wide Availability: Flagstone is something you can get all over the place which means that your price is not going to be too high because it is in short supply. It is quarried most any place where there is sedimentary stone, which means you can find it anywhere from Texas to Virginia, from Utah to the coast of Ireland, and plenty of places in between. The stone is available all over, but not every color is, basically depending on where the stone was formed will determine the predominant color of the stone. Some flagstone even has the fun added natural feature of fossilized tracks of marine animals, worms and ancient insects, which gives it a distinct and unique plus.

Beauty: The variety of colors, and the simple fact that no two slabs of flagstone are exactly the same really make this a natural beauty. The stone ranges from ½" to 2" thick, and the slabs are usually cut or broken into irregular shapes, for a random, less contrived pattern, which is quite beautiful, especially in flagstone patios.

Safety: It has a naturally non-slip surface which makes it perfect for both indoor and outdoor uses, and water and other typical forms of weathering will not make it unsafe for use.

As you can see, flagstone has a lot to offer, and a flagstone patio is a great way to make your home and yard naturally beautiful and distinctive.