SANDSTONE PAVING

Sandstones are sedimentary rocks with a beautiful blend of sand grains, pieces of minerals and other minerals that are fused together into a rock. It looks stunning and gives a rustic yet premium look. Sandstone has been the preferred stone to use since pre-historic times due to its beautiful blend and natural resistance against the forces of nature such as heat, water chemicals, and friction. In comparison to other landscaping materials, sandstones are cost-effective. It is the popular choice for landscaping, paths, patio, water pools, fountains, decks etc. not only due to its durability but also cost-effectiveness.

Sandstones are considered meditative and pleasing to eyes due to the beautiful natural shades such as light and dark grey, white, beige, black, brown, green and others. The colours vary depending on the composition and the area they come from. ‘The Stonemart’ have access to an extensive range of sandstones based on their colour, size and shape.

Intro

What is sandstone? Sandstone is basically a sedimentary rock formed because of the merger of sand, small grains of quartz minerals and feldspar. This is why it’s also referred to as quartz-feldspar-sandstone or SFS. It’s the most common type of sedimentary rock found in India. We at “the stone Mart” will help you understand more about what this type of rock offers, and why you should choose it over other alternatives such as marble and granite. Let’s get started!

In its most basic definition, sandstone is a sedimentary rock made up of sand-sized particles. The size of these grains can vary from very small to almost fist-sized. The specific characteristics of a rock depend on whether it is formed from quartz, feldspar and/or clay minerals. Quartz sandstones tend to be white or pink in color with a grainy appearance while feldspar sandstones have a smoother texture that looks similar to granite. Clay-based sandstones are typically dark red, brown or black. A complete list of all types of rocks can be found here. Once you’ve identified what kind of rock you’re working with, your next step should be to look for signs of wear and tear based on its intended use: For example, if your project involves walking barefoot over rough stones – such as a walkway – then checking for sharp edges and uneven surfaces should take priority over-analyzing colors or patterns.

Color

Sandstone has a gritty texture and its grains or particles can be felt if touched. It feels grainy to touch, kind of like sand, hence its name. It may also feel smooth and shiny as well due to its polished appearance and high quartz content. Because it is a sedimentary rock, it can often take on several colors depending on how much iron and other minerals are present in its makeup. It ranges from white to dark brown and even orange in some cases. There are numerous colors you’ll see in sandstone, but typically it will contain shades of red, yellow, gray or green. The more colorful varieties come from impurities that have been mixed into them during their formation period hundreds of millions of years ago. The color indicates certain minerals were trapped inside while they were being formed, making these varieties unique compared to others found around their location.

The various ranges of colors available in the sandstones are Pink, Yellow, Beige, Red, Brown, Rainbow, etc.

Sandstone is available in several shapes and colors and is easily obtainable in large quantities.

The most commonly used shades are

Kandla Grey

Rippon

Raj green

Autumn brown

Fossil mint

Modak.

Yorkstone

Beige

Indian sandstone is extremely versatile as it can be sawed, honed, polished, sandblasted, shot blasted and brushed for flooring and walling

Texture

If you’ve ever seen one of these rocks in person, you may notice that it looks like it has a grainy texture. This is because sandstone actually does have some small grains in it. The size of these grains can range from being nearly invisible to being several millimeters across. The grade of coarseness is determined by how close together or far apart these grains are. When there are larger spaces between them, they give an overall look of having larger grain-like structures to them.

Uses

The most common use of sandstone is as a building material. It’s used for exterior and interior elements of buildings, such as paving ,steps, foundations, columns, and arches. This type of rock is durable and strong enough to support buildings’ weight without fracturing or chipping easily. Because it can be cut into various shapes and sizes, sandstone is also used in sculpture and architecture. A decorative stone that exhibits sedimentary structures is commonly referred to as carved sandstone or architectural sandstone. Interior furnishings like vases, furniture pieces, fireplace mantels and bookends are also popularly made out of sandstone; however there are limited uses due to its softness. Sandstone deposits are found around different parts of India, including Gwalior, Kota, Agra, Jaisalmer and other states major suppliers over the past decade because quarries have recently expanded their production capabilities.

Why buy from “The Stone Mart”

When you buy from us, you can rest assured knowing that we have been in your neighborhood for years and have established ourselves as an authority on natural stone It also helps that we offer free estimates and there is no obligation to buy. Our mission is very simple: We want every customer who comes through our doors to be happy with their purchase and experience with our company. We understand buying such an expensive item is very stressful so we do everything possible to relieve some of that stress for you!