Use our paving pedestal calculator to quickly estimate how many pedestals you’ll need for your paving project.
These tables provide guidance based on common paver formats, helping you plan materials before installation even begins.
Typical supports required for common tile sizes. *
* Disclaimer: Information is provided as a guideline only. The number of pedestals required will vary according to the specifics of each site and project, additional supporting pedestals per tile may be required depending on tile thickness, weight and intended loading. Alfresco Floors cannot be held responsible for variations in quantity.
Typical supports required for common tile sizes. *
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Select your project’s total surface area column, then find your paver or slab size in the left-hand column. The table shows the estimated number of pedestals required per square metre for that layout.
“Pedestals per m²” shows the average number of supports required for each square metre of paving, based on the slab format and typical installation spacing.
Yes. These paving pedestal calculator tables reflect common UK slab sizes and installation practices, making them suitable for paving projects across the UK.
The tables provide standard quantity guidance. Additional pedestals may be required for perimeter edges, cut slabs, heavy loads, or irregular layouts, so final plans should always be reviewed.
No. These tables can also be used to estimate pedestal quantities for porcelain tiles, concrete pavers and similar raised flooring systems. Decking typically uses joists, with joist and pedestal spacing varying according to material and intended use.
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Alfresco Floors supply high-performance raised flooring systems designed to simplify outdoor construction. Our range of adjustable pedestal systems and outdoor flooring supports deliver reliable, flexible solutions for decking, paving, balconies and terraces.
With hands-on industry experience behind every product, we focus on dependable pedestal systems that get the job done right, the first time.
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