Smooth Sandstone Paving
Transform your garden or patio with the medley of natural colours and tones found within our smooth sandstone paving. This choice of garden paving offers the charm and appeal that only natural sandstone slabs 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!
What Is Sawn Paving?
Sawn sandstone paving is cut straight off the block rather than being split naturally. The slabs are then cut down to size and 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. The top surface is then honed creating a smooth finish with a slight sheen to offer an entirely different appeal to riven sandstone and features more pronounced patterns and colours.
Is Sawn Sandstone Slippery?
All of our paving is specifically designed for outdoor use and suited to the British climate to offer a safe option for any patio. Our sawn sandstone has a level of natural slip resistance and, as long as the paving is maintained, the stone will retain its grip underfoot. We advise taking the usual care and precautions when walking on the slabs when wet, but the slabs are not known to be slippery and are designed specifically for outdoor use. If you are looking for something with some additional grip, our Porcelain Paving offers a non-slip rating of R11 for an added level of safety to any project.
Sawn Sandstone Paving Colours
Indian stone 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! For more information on each style, read our Quick Guide To Indian Sandstone Paving Colours!
Sealing Sandstone Paving
It’s generally advised to seal paving to help prevent staining, as well as helping to prevent 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.
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