Natural Sandstone Paving
Transform your garden or patio with the medley of natural colours and tones found within our natural sandstone paving. This choice of garden paving offers the charm and appeal that only a natural Indian sandstone can offer. With beautiful variations in colour throughout, each paver features its own unique tones formed naturally over thousands of years, promising your garden or patio a finish filled with character! Choose from a naturally riven surface texture or a smooth, sawn & honed option to find the right style of garden paving for you!
Riven or Sawn & Honed? What’s the difference?
A riven surface is created naturally when the stone is split along its layers, providing a truly authentic finish. This process leaves beautiful natural variations in texture throughout the surface of each slab, meaning that no paver is exactly the same, one of the main appeals of Riven Sandstone Paving! Each riven sandstone slab features hand-dressed edges which add to the natural, organic look and feel of paving to create a timeless appeal to any traditional design. This style of Indian stone paving is suited to traditional settings and is a great alternative to Yorkstone, whilst also working out to be less expensive!
Sawn sandstone is sawn straight off the block rather than being split naturally. The sawn slabs are then cut down to size and the top surface is honed or sandblasted, creating a smooth finish with a slight sheen. Our Smooth Sandstone Paving is sawn on all 6 sides, meaning that the 4 edges are also straight and machine-cut with a smooth finish to complete the contemporary look. Sawn sandstone paving offers an entirely different appeal to riven sandstone and features more pronounced patterns and colours.
Natural Sandstone Paving Colours
Indian paving is available in a wide range of colours ranging from the neutral cream or grey tones in our Sawn Mint and Kandla Grey Sandstone to the range of earthy browns and greens in our Autumn Brown and Raj Green Sandstone. If you’re looking for something a little more vibrant, Rippon Buff and Rainbow Sandstone feature some more eye-catching colours and our Fossil Mint Sandstone offers beautiful natural fossil detailing, formed over thousands of years!
A Robust & Long-lasting Option
Natural stone paving will stand the test of time even in harsh weather and is suited to the British climate to offer a robust and long-lasting paving option which will last for decades. All of our products are designed for exterior use and riven surface textures will help to retain extra grip underfoot. Our sandstone paving is also frost-resistant, helping to keep your paving looking it’s best all year round!
Sealing Natural Sandstone Paving
It’s generally advised to seal natural stone paving slabs to help prevent any staining, as well as helping to prevent the growth of any moss or algae. You may want to consider sealing your paving slabs, especially if your stone is light in colour, as any stains will be more visible. However, sealing is not compulsory and there is a wide range of sealing products on the market which will provide various results. Some sealants will simply seal and protect, whereas others can be used to enhance the colour of your slabs. Sealing your sandstone patio paving will also help to protect against other general wear such as fading which can sometimes occur over long periods in places where the stone is likely to see excessive use, such as public walkways. As for when to apply a sealer, there are no specific guidelines and most landscapers and tradespersons will have their own tried and tested methods. Some people choose to seal their paving slabs before laying to prevent any staining during the laying process and others prefer to leave their stone unsealed for up to a year, allowing the Indian paving to weather naturally before applying a sealant. We always advise speaking to a local tradesperson who will be able to assess the many variables within your environment and offer specific advice for your project.
We offer a range of sealing and cleaning products here which are all suitable for use on natural Indian sandstone. If in doubt, speak to one of our experts who would be happy to answer your questions and provide any advice you may need!
What is Calibrated Sandstone Paving?
The term ‘Calibrated’ means that the slabs have been cut to a consistent thickness. Calibrated sandstone paving is easier to lay than a non-calibrated stone as it eliminates any large variations in thickness between each slab, removing the need to take this into consideration during the laying process. Our Riven Sandstone Paving is calibrated to 22mm and our Sawn Sandstone is calibrated to 20mm and an allowance should be made for +/- 5mm.
Natural Sandstone Paving Prices
Natural Indian sandstone is an affordable yet high-quality option for any garden or patio. Its similarity to Yorkstone is what made Indian sandstone so popular when first introduced to the market. However, sandstone is a much more affordable option per square metre. making it the perfect cost-effective alternative without compromising on appearance!
Order A FREE Sample
With so many options, it can be hard to come to a decision on which is the right choice for your project. This is why we offer our customers FREE Samples, allowing you to see and feel the stone before ordering so you can be sure you are making the right choice! Our free sample service will allow you to see an example of some of the textures and tones within our natural stone paving and you’ll be able to see some great examples of some of the natural variations that you’re likely to see within the stone on each product page.
Contact Us Today
If you have any questions or would like a free quote, one of our experts would be happy to help! Speak to a member of our team on 01206 700 599, via email at [email protected] or through our Live Chat feature!
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