Nicolock Paving Stones Proudly Built on Long Island
July 16, 2025
Nicolock paving stones earned a spotlight on Fox 5 New York’s Made on Long Island, which aired on July 4. Hosted by Jodi Goldberg, the segment gave viewers a rare look inside Nicolock’s Lindenhurst facility, where innovation, craftsmanship, and community pride come together in every product.
From its Long Island roots to its reputation for color-rich durability, Nicolock has built a name for itself by focusing on lasting quality and staying true to where it all began.
From Long Island Roots to Regional Reach
The Nicolia family’s story began long before Nicolock took shape.
“Sante Nicolia, an Italian immigrant, came here in the '50s and started his own ready-mixed concrete company in 1959. ‘When he passed away in 1990, my father and his brothers were looking for ways to expand the business and decided to start Nicolock.’ (Gino Nicolia, VP, Nicolock Paving Stones)”
That next chapter grew into something far larger. Nicolock is now one of the region’s top producers of hardscape materials, with distribution centers in New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and soon, North Carolina. Yet despite that expansion, the company remains firmly grounded in its Long Island origins.
“The business has grown … but it started on Long Island—that’s where the heart is.”
How Nicolock Paving Stones Are Made
Much of the Fox 5 segment focused on Nicolock’s factory floor. With fully integrated production housed under one roof, the Lindenhurst facility delivers tens of thousands of square feet of paving stones daily.
“Each machine can make about 15,000 square feet of paving stones every day … During the peak season, stuff comes out of the machine and it’s in somebody’s driveway, patio, or walkway the next day.”
Every step of production reflects Nicolock’s focus on detail:
Mixing: Quality aggregates and pigments are blended with precision to ensure consistent color and strength.
Pressing: Heavy-duty machines compress and shape each paver under extreme pressure.
Curing and quality control: Stones are hardened and tested before shipment.
Because everything happens in-house, Nicolock can maintain tight control over consistency, performance, and appearance across every product line.
Paver-Shield™: Built for Color and Strength
Paver-Shield™ is Nicolock’s proprietary manufacturing process designed to create long-lasting color and wear resistance. It starts with a concentrated surface layer of cement, fine aggregates, and pigment that's bonded during production, not applied afterward.
Color stays true, even in high-exposure settings.
The surface holds up against fading, erosion, and weathering.
The smooth finish retains its look over time, without flaking or peeling.
Paver-Shield™ is available on many Nicolock paving stones and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
“We have the largest selection of products in the industry with rich and vibrant colors in everything we manufacture … All manufactured Nicolock products come with a limited lifetime warranty.”
Modular Solutions That Match: Walls, Kitchens, and Outdoor Living
Nicolock makes design consistency easy to achieve. Product lines are developed to work together across categories, making it simple to coordinate surfaces, vertical elements, and outdoor features.
Available options include:
Retaining walls in colors that match or complement Nicolock pavers
Each collection is created with real spaces and real homeowners in mind. That means more control, fewer compromises, and smoother project planning.
Why Local Still Matters
Keeping manufacturing in Lindenhurst has allowed Nicolock to maintain a hands-on approach to quality and community. Dozens of Long Island residents work in the plant, managing everything from material delivery to product testing. Their experience and pride are evident in every product shipped.
Nicolock’s American-made approach helps reduce lead times, increase accountability, and support skilled labor—all while giving customers the consistency they expect. Staying local has allowed Nicolock to reinvest in equipment, people, and processes that raise the bar without outsourcing.
Visit a Nicolock Design Center and See the Difference
Design inspiration starts with the right materials—and it helps to see them in person. Nicolock Design Centers are built to help homeowners plan with clarity and confidence.
Each location features:
Full-scale displays of patios, kitchens, and wall systems
Real-world comparisons of color blends and textures
Configurations to help with layout and space planning
Knowledgeable staff to walk you through product pairings
Whether you’re updating a patio or building an entire outdoor room, seeing the products up close helps you make better decisions—faster.
A Feature That Reflects a Bigger Story
Fox 5’s Made on Long Island offered more than just a plant tour. It told the story of a family-run manufacturer committed to quality, color, and community. Nicolock paving stones are more than construction materials—they represent decades of care, growth, and pride in local craftsmanship.
From product innovation to regional reliability, everything Nicolock makes reflects a promise that’s remained steady since day one: deliver beautiful, lasting solutions for the spaces people care about most.
Ready to plan your space? Visit a Nicolock Design Center to see full-size layouts, compare product lines, and get expert help with your backyard project.
