Kota Black Limestone

The defining feature of Kota Black Limestone is its deep black shade, which adds a sense of luxury and sophistication to any area. Over time, exposure to the elements allows the stone to develop a beautiful antique grey patina, enhancing its rustic charm. Unlike some stones that fade unevenly, this limestone matures gracefully, ensuring a natural and well-balanced aesthetic.

• Natural Sawn Edged Paving Slabs– These slabs have machine-cut edges, providing a neat, uniform look, perfect for modern and contemporary landscapes.


 The versatility of Kota Black Indian Stone makes it suitable for various applications. Its non-slip surface, even when wet, makes it a safe and practical option for outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking for a bold and dramatic finish or a more understated elegance, Kota Black Indian Limestone Paving provides the perfect balance of beauty and durability.

Outdoor Use Cases:

• Garden Patios– The natural texture of Kota Black Limestone Paving makes it a perfect choice for outdoor seating areas.

• Pathways & Walkways– Provides a stylish and durable walking surface that blends seamlessly with garden designs.

• Driveways– Its robust nature ensures it can withstand heavy foot traffic and vehicle use.
• Swimming Pool Surrounds– Its anti-slip properties make it a safe choice around wet areas.

• Outdoor Steps– Adds a sophisticated touch to staircases leading to patios or garden levels.


 Indoor Use Cases:

• Kitchen Flooring– A durable and stylish choice that complements modern and rustic kitchens.

• Hallways & Entrances– Creates a grand first impression with its rich black tone.

• Living Areas– Adds warmth and character, making it a perfect flooring option.

• Bathrooms– The smooth honed finish provides a sleek, spa-like ambience.

• Fireplace Hearths– Its heat-resistant nature makes it ideal for use around fireplaces.


 With its timeless beauty and remarkable durability, Kota Black Mixed Size Patio Pack is an excellent choice for a wide range of outdoor and indoor applications. Whether you're revamping a patio or designing a contemporary indoor space, this limestone offers a perfect blend of elegance and functionality.

Absolutely! Kota Black Limestone is an excellent choice for all these demanding applications. Its exceptional strength and density handle vehicle loads beautifully, creating dramatic contemporary entrance statements for driveways. For patios, the stunning visual impact with deep, rich black tones provides a sophisticated backdrop for outdoor furniture and planting. The slip-resistant properties make it perfect for pool surrounds, whilst its low water absorption protects against chlorine and pool chemicals. It's suitable for both residential and commercial applications, develops a beautiful natural patina over time, and is extremely long-lasting (30-50+ years).

Kota Black Limestone features a dramatic color palette with deep, rich black to charcoal grey as its primary color. The stone shows dense, uniform dark coloring with subtle variations from deep black to charcoal tones and occasional natural fossil markings that add authenticity. The black color has natural depth and dimension that changes beautifully with different lighting - appearing deepest in direct sunlight and showing subtle texture variations in shade. The honed finish provides smooth, sophisticated black with refined appearance, whilst the riven finish offers textured black with natural surface character. The black color is stable and permanent, maintaining its dramatic impact for decades without fading.

Kota Black Limestone is one of the most durable natural stones available. Expect 50+ years in residential use with proper maintenance, 30-40+ years in commercial high-traffic areas, and 35-45+ years for driveways even with regular vehicle use. It features extremely high density among the densest limestones available, superior compressive strength withstanding heavy loads, minimal water absorption (less than 0.5%), excellent hardness resisting scratching and surface wear, and outstanding weather resistance. Historical buildings in India have used Kota limestone for centuries with many still intact and beautiful today. Unlike materials that deteriorate, Kota Black actually improves with age, developing a subtle natural patina that enhances its sophisticated appearance.

Kota Black Limestone is wonderfully low-maintenance. Sweep weekly to remove debris, rinse monthly with a garden hose or gentle pressure wash, and clean as needed with pH-neutral stone cleaner and soft brush. For organic stains like leaves or berries, use mild alkaline cleaner, and for oil or grease, use stone-safe degreaser. Always use pH-neutral or stone-specific cleaners, seal the surface after installation and every 2-3 years, and avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or harsh chemicals. The stone is naturally frost-resistant with no special winter treatment needed - use sand rather than salt for traction. The dark color naturally hides minor dirt and marks better than light stones, making your paving look cleaner with less effort.

We offer Kota Black Limestone in versatile sizes including paving slabs in 600x900mm, 900x600mm, and Mixed Patio Packs that combine multiple sizes for creative patterns. We also offer cobbles and setts in 100x100mm riven square setts (900 pieces per pack, covers 9m²) and 100x200mm riven block setts (450 pieces per pack, covers 9m²). All slabs are 22mm calibrated thickness (±2mm tolerance) with sawn edges for clean, precise lines. Finish options include natural riven or smooth honed. The calibrated thickness ensures easy, level laying, consistent sizing reduces cutting and waste, and sawn edges create tight, professional joints. Custom sizes and thicknesses can be arranged for specific project requirements.

Kota Black Limestone possesses exceptional characteristics making it perfect for demanding outdoor applications. It features extremely high density among the densest natural stones available, low porosity with less than 0.5% water absorption preventing frost damage and staining, high compressive strength withstanding heavy loads, and excellent hardness resisting scratching and surface wear. It's completely frost-proof due to minimal water absorption, UV stable with color that doesn't fade, rain resistant with no deterioration, and temperature stable with minimal thermal expansion. The stone provides slip-resistant natural texture, is stain resistant with dense surface, requires low maintenance, and resists pool chemicals and outdoor cleaning products. It has a proven track record in historical buildings centuries old, improves with age, maintains appearance without fading, and outlasts most alternative paving materials.