Sawn Indian Sandstone

As an increasingly popular choice for paving, Sawn Indian Sandstone is becoming fairly widely known within the industry. Its contemporary looks and smooth even surface provide something which has been difficult to find at a cost effective price.

We started stocking sawn sandstone around two years ago, and it was quite a slow starter, with few people knowing too much about it. Now it is as popular as the more traditional riven sandstone, given its similar hard-wearing and fade resistant strengths. Used frequently around swimming pools as it has a unique sand-paper like texture that provides excellent surface grip, it is also increasingly popular for pathways and larger scale patios, where something a little more modern is sought. It's strong, clean lines are sleek and purposeful, and although from the same roots as riven sandstone, offer a finish quite different to the norm.

As a material, sandstone is usually very hard, and through all the process of sawing it smooth it can sometimes take some of that hardness away, so some consideration is required during installation to protect the crisp square edges. Once laid and pointed in, you will have something as tough and durable as you would expect from a natural stone, and an inherently modern twist that defines sawn sandstone as something to give a real thought to when choosing a patio.