Shot Blasted Sandstone Paving
Transform your garden or patio with the medley of natural colours and tones found within our sandstone slabs. This choice of garden paving offers the charm and appeal that only Indian stone can offer. With beautiful variations in colour throughout, each paver features its own unique tones formed naturally over thousands of years, promising your garden a finish filled with character! Natural sandstone paving will stand the test of time even in harsh weather and is suited to the British climate so your stone will last for decades. All of our products are designed for exterior use and shot blasted paving will help to retain extra grip underfoot. Our sandstone paving slabs are also frost-resistant, helping to keep your paving looking its best all year round!
What Is Shot Blasted Sandstone?
Just like Smooth Sandstone, the slabs are sawn straight off the block rather than being split naturally. The sawn slabs are then cut down to size and the top surface is peppered with shots of small steel beads at high velocity. This removes a fine layer from the stone and adds an even degree of texturing across the surface of the slabs leaving a finish that still offers a flat paving option, but with a slightly worn look which gives the stone a little extra character, as well as added grip underfoot.
Sealing Shot Blasted Sandstone Paving
It’s generally advised to seal a sandstone patio to help prevent staining, as well as preventing the growth of any moss or algae. You may want to consider sealing your slabs if your stone is light in colour, as any stains will be more visible, but sealing is not compulsory and there are plenty of options that will provide various results. Some sealants will simply seal and protect, whereas others can even be used to enhance the colour of your slabs. Sealing sandstone paving will also help to protect against other general wear such as fading which can sometimes occur over long periods. As for when to apply a sealer, there are no specific guidelines and most landscapers 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 first. To find out what is best for you, we always advise speaking to a local tradesperson who will be able to assess the needs of your project. You can find out more about Sealing Paving Slabs on our blog!
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 Colours & Variations
Sandstone products are entirely natural and will feature variations in colour, tone and pattern. This is a feature of the product and our product images will give a great overview of some of the natural variations you could receive.
Colours will appear more vibrant when wet and subtler prior to installation before the stone has absorbed any moisture.
From The Blog
Find out more about Indian Sandstone Paving and discover the full range of options available to you, as well as the different benefits of each!
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