What corner stone do I need to get for this patio? 30 November 2022 at 3:33PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving 9 replies 232 views

akorn77

Need two corner stones to finish off my patio. My old ones were removed to do an extension and we opted to re-use the old ones to create a new patio. Cant seem to find a suitable corner stone anywhere! Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

Image link: https://ibb.co/vJSVxwh

MikeJXE

If we had something to refer to we might help. How about a photo of the patio  stonework 

akorn77

MikeJXE said:

If we had something to refer to we might help. How about a photo of the patio  stonework 

https://ibb.co/NpZXB1Y

This is the only pic I have. Unfortunately its dirty so the colour isnt clear. I'm more concerned about finding the right size corner piece. I've checked online and cant find anything that would fit. 

pramsay13

Take the loose one to a garden centre / building supplies place and see what they have.
Alternatively someone that knows what they are doing will be able to cut 2 or the bricks into something suitable. 

Mutton_Geoff

Not sure what you mean by "cornerstones".

MikeJXE

How thick are they ? They are easy to cut with the right tools

FreeBear

Try somewhere like Travis Perkins or Jewsons. Ask for a "Bull nose external corner kerb stone" in grey. It would be as well as to take one of the existing blocks with you so that you can get a decent colour match.

Bradden

That looks similar to these.. normally sold for about £1.30+VAT.

https://www.forterra.co.uk/product/bullnose-kerbs/

stuart45

FreeBear said:

Try somewhere like Travis Perkins or Jewsons. Ask for a "Bull nose external corner kerb stone" in grey. It would be as well as to take one of the existing blocks with you so that you can get a decent colour match.

Good advice to take the old one down to the merch. As with bricks, the radius can vary. A different colour could be a feature, but the profile should match.

akorn77

FreeBear said:

Try somewhere like Travis Perkins or Jewsons. Ask for a "Bull nose external corner kerb stone" in grey. It would be as well as to take one of the existing blocks with you so that you can get a decent colour match.

Thanks thats exactly what I'm looking for! Looks like Buildbase sell them and a few online suppliers. I'll also try my luck at Travis Perkins & Jewsons