Buff Paving Slabs
Buff paving features a range of light brown, yellow, cream and beige tones and will brighten up any dark areas of your patio, creating an added sense of space within your project! Choose from the range of sizes and design options in our Buff Sandstone and Porcelain to transform your garden!
Buff Sandstone Paving
Buff Sandstone Paving is available in a range of options, from mixed-size patio kits single-sized slabs. You can also choose from single-coloured slabs, such as our Ivory Sandstone, or something with a little extra, like our Fossil Mint Sandstone, which features beautiful natural variations throughout!
Riven or Sawn & Honed? What’s the difference?
The surface of our buff riven slabs 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 buff riven slabs and features more pronounced patterns and colours.
Sealing Buff Sandstone Paving
It’s generally advised to seal sandstone 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 Indian sandstone paving, 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 sandstone 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 buff 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!
Order A FREE Sample!
With so many options, it can be tricky 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 prior to ordering, so you can be sure you are making the right choice of buff paving slabs first time around!
Contact Us For a Quote!
If you have any questions or would like a free quote, one of our experts would be happy to help! We also offer FREE Samples so you can see and feel the stone prior to ordering! Speak to a member of our team on 01206 700 599, via email at [email protected] or through our Live Chat feature!
