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Is sandstone good for patios?
Well, both sandstone and limestone are equally patio-worthy. Just remember that the ridges make sandstone slightly more slip-resistant than limestone – a key factor for patios or garden paths with high footfall. Elsewhere, sandstone offers a broader range of colour and styling options, when compared with limestone.
How long does sandstone paving last?
Indian sandstone paving can have a very long lifespan if installed and maintained properly. With a cheap installer and poor care you can expect 2 – 10 years from your paving. With a solid base and repointing every few years you can in theory get 30 – 50 years from your paving or perhaps more.
Is sandstone paving slippery when wet?
Sawn and honed grey sandstone paving is perfectly flat and while it has some traction it can be very slippery underfoot when it gets wet. Meanwhile, polished sandstone paving can present a particularly dangerous slipping hazard.
Does sandstone paving need sealing?
But what is the correct answer – and do you actually need to seal your stone? The short answer: No. The long answer: Natural stone has survived for 1000’s of years without any chemical treatments, so it’s unlikely to fall to pieces without a layer of sealant that some suppliers insist it needs.
Does sandstone paving fade?
Does sandstone paving fade? If it is in direct sunlight, then there is likely to be some fading but this will only add to its character. Unlike concrete, natural stone, like sandstone, has a beautiful elegant finish that can improve with age.
Are sandstone pavers slippery?
A) Sandstone is a natural rock that gets formed due to sedimentation. The rock is porous in nature and can get slippery when wet. There are however, different finishes that can be opted to make it slip-resistant. The sandstone tiles installed on the floor have the tendency to absorb liquids that can make it slippery.
Do you need to seal sandstone paving?
Where can I buy sandstone slabs in India?
At Tile Merchant we have a large selection of Indian sandstone slabs such as camel dust sandstone slabs, mint sandstone paving slabs, yellow sandstone paving slabs .
What sizes do sandstone paving slabs come in?
At all stone we supply a wide range of natural sandstone paving. the paving slabs come in a mixed Patio pack with sizes 600*900*20mm, 600*600*20mm,600*300*20mm. Individual sizes are available upon request. See Below Images of all types of sandstone we stock.
Why choose our paving Ireland stones?
All of our stones are cut to perfection and we have a variety of different styles to choose from. Our stones are perfect for all home paving jobs and if you’re looking to give your garden a little love and care, our paving Ireland stones are premium quality and will do wonders to improve the look of any path or paved feature.
What is the best paving slab for a silver grey stone patio?
Anyone looking for a paving slab silver grey is recommended to check out our Kandla grey Sandstone slabs, available in 3 sizes 60×30, 60×60 and 60×90 – these can be laid randomly in a pattern to give your Sandstone Patio a more interesting look. You have no items to compare. You have no items in your wish list.