Is Indian sandstone good for paving?

Is Indian sandstone good for paving?

Indian sandstone works both as contemporary or traditional sandstone paving slab. As a natural product, it guarantees good performance for water absorption and frost resistance. This means that your sandstone paving slabs will look great for a long time.

Are Indian sandstone slabs good?

‘Indian sandstone is the best for me, comes in a variety of colours and sizes, cuts easily to create bespoke shapes/curves, can be laid randomly or to many different patterns and I love using the setts as an edger or interspersed in the paving it self. I believe that it’s good value for money.

Are sandstone paving slabs good?

When it comes to versatility of use, sandstone and limestone are both great choices – their strength, durability and range of finishes and colours mean they can adapt to almost any style of garden. Sandstone makes fantastic patio and garden path paving for any property type, contemporary or traditional.

Does Indian sandstone scratch easily?

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock made up of feldspar and quartz. This means it is relatively soft, and vulnerable to minor scratches and marks on its surface.

Does Indian Sandstone last?

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. We have worked on paths which have been laid down for over 100 years with very little movement.

Are there different grades of Indian Sandstone?

The best quality Indian sandstone for garden paving, should be of fine grain and uniform texture. The colours of Indian sandstone depend on the mineral contents and impurities in the sand. Generally, the sandstone is available in red, beige, pink, green, grey, brown, yellow, mint, teak, and in rainbow colour.

Does Indian sandstone last?

Are there different grades of Indian sandstone?

How strong is Indian sandstone?

12.9mpa
All Indian sandstone sold by Marshall’s will have a flexural strength of no less than 12.9mpa. The Flexural Strength of a stone gives an indication of how strong the stone is. The higher the number, the less chance it has of failing or delaminating once in-situ.

Is Indian sandstone slippery when wet?

The short answer is no, Indian sandstone is not slippery. In fact, it’s naturally slip resistant! So, while Indian sandstone isn’t non-porous, it’s this minuscule grainy texture of sandstone which makes it naturally slip resistant.

How long does Indian 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.

How long will sandstone last?

Durability: Sandstone can’t match slate or granite for durability, but it is strong enough to last for decades if properly cared for.