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Polished Pebbles & Cobbles
Our stunning range of polished pebbles and cobbles offers unlimited potential for your landscaping projects. This includes projects which involve interior or exterior decoration.
Characterised by their shiny finish, polished stones have a sumptuous luminosity whether they are wet or dry. Polished pebbles are available in a range of deep black colour tones.
Size wise, our polished pebbles typically measure between 15mm and 70mm, making our polished pebbles what we'd consider to be small to large pebbles.
Stone Warehouse offers an unbeatable range of bulk bag polished pebbles available in a choice of colours and stone types. All with nationwide UK delivery!
Polished Pebbles Usage Ideas
It’s fair to say that all types of stones, cobbles, pebbles and gravel offer something different for your project. But when it comes to polished pebbles, the main feature which sets them apart from other types of landscaping materials is their glossy appearance.
Also, sized at 15mm to 30mm, a bulk bag of polished pebbles can add some physical weight to whatever they are placed on. This helps ensure the stones and the plant pot or item they are placed upon remain in place.
While you’ll find full product suitability and usage ideas on each product listing, here is some general inspiration for polished pebbles to guide your next project.
Landscaping Projects
Overall, polished pebbles have a very hard wearing capability especially when used in a landscaping project. Black polished pebbles in particular look fantastic when scattered between paving stones to give visual contrast against lighter stones. Likewise, polished pebbles can be placed on top of plant pots, raised beds and similar places of interest within your garden.
Interior Or Exterior Decoration
Whenever you're in search of shiny, rounded stones for use either indoors or outdoors, polished pebbles are a great choice.
For instance, our black polished pebbles work well in ornamental water features for interior and exterior decor. They offer a truly eye catching stone for garden or landscape decoration projects.
Common indoor uses for black polished pebbles include: decorative bowls, vase fillers, fireplace hearth accents, décor for unused fireplaces, and artistic glass jar arrangements.
Polished Pebbles UK FAQs
We’ve answered some of the most common questions about all things polished pebble.
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Or check out our inspiration page where you’ll find helpful guides on how to make the most out of your garden, plus hints and tips on how to use our products.
What Is A Polished Pebble For?
Polished pebbles are fantastic for contemporary landscaping projects whether for functional purposes or to create a visual colour contrast. Geared towards internal or exterior decoration, polished pebbles can be used in borders, raised beds, rockeries or for an ornamental water feature.
What Are Shiny Pebbles Called?
Another term for shiny pebbles is polished pebbles, which get their name from their exceptionally smooth texture which sets them apart from other types of garden pebbles.
What Do You Put Down Before Laying Pebbles?
A weed membrane fabric can be placed down over the soil to prevent weeds from growing through your pebbles.
Do Polished Pebbles Fade?
All pebbles will experience fading, especially after years of sun exposure. That said, polished pebbles are generally considered to offer slightly better fade protection than standard pebbles. Furthermore, polished pebbles still offer a luminous finish whether it's wet or dry outside.
What Size Pebbles Are Best To Walk On?
Based on our vast experience of all things gravel, stones and pebbles, we recommend to opt for a size of between 14mm and 20mm. Smaller sized pebbles can easily be walked into the house. Opting for too large a pebble size can actually be impractical to walk on. Therefore, 14mm to 20mm offers the perfect sweet spot.
What Type Of Stone Is Best For Gardens?
The best type of stone for your garden really depends on what you're looking to achieve. For instance, are you looking for stones which can be walked on easily, or is the purpose more to create a decorative feature? Luckily, we stock a wide variety of stones on our website so you'll always be able to find what you need! If in doubt, please drop us a message on our live chat to get advice from our team.
What Goes Under Stones In Garden?
To prevent weeds from growing through stones, a weed membrane fabric can be used to prepare any stones including pebbles, decorative cobbles, slate or stone chippings. Fabric membranes are incredibly easy to install and will help reduce the upkeep of your garden.
How Do You Use Decorative Stones In A Garden?
Decorative stones such as pebbles and cobbles can be used in a variety of ways in your garden. Some popular ideas include laying them on top of soil or raised beds. It's also possible to line paths or rockeries with decorative stones. Some decorative stones are also suitable to be used in water features such as ponds. You can also check out our garden inspiration page for ideas on how to use stones.
How To Use Black Polished Pebbles?
Black polished pebbles are best suited to landscaping projects in your garden, although they can also be used indoors, especially for decorative use.
Which Is Better, Garden Pebbles Or Gravel?
All gardens have unique needs, and when it comes to the choice of choosing between pebbles or gravel, that all depends on what you are looking to achieve. As noted above, we recommend that any stone material above 20mm becomes difficult to walk on. Therefore, with gravel offering smaller sizes it might offer a better solution for your driveway or walkway. Pebbles can also be walked on, though are often used more for decorative purposes. Overall, pebbles offer a fantastic natural look for your garden, whereas gravel has lots of practicality.
