Users' questions

What is Rippon sandstone?

What is Rippon sandstone?

Rippon is a warm colour sandstone featuring a mix of sandy brown shades with pale crimson and lavender accents. The naturally riven surface and hand fettled edges gives a complimenting texture against the natural swirls and patterning of the stone.

What colour is buff sandstone?

Buff Sandstone is a true blend of natural colours – creams, yellows, buffs, oranges etc with plenty of natural colour tones. The colours are only a reference and because of the nature of natural stone, there may be slight colour variation with tones and patterns.

How do you restore color to Indian sandstone?

Cleaning Indian sandstone is simple. Use soapy water, or, for tougher stains as well as moss and algae, a bleach mixture. Combine equal parts of bleach and water and pour onto the slabs. Leave for around 30 minutes and wash off with a stiff brush, power washer or a hose to ensure you’ve got rid of all the bleach.

Can I use a pressure washer on Indian sandstone?

A power washer is an excellent alternative for cleaning Indian sandstone and especially helpful if you have large areas to treat. However, you must find the right pressure setting because sandstone is relatively soft, and a powerful stream could erode some of the stone along with the contaminants.

What Colour is 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.

What is the best Indian sandstone colour?

Raj green
Raj green is the most popular colour of Indian sandstone – and for good reason. The blend of earthy greens and browns complements the beauty of a natural, grassy garden. Raj Green is very versatile and works well with a wide range of colours and designs.

What colour is buff slabs?

Buff paving features a range of yellow, cream and beige tones which will brighten up any dark areas of your patio, creating an added sense of space to your project!

Is it worth sealing Indian sandstone?

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.

Is Indian stone the same as Indian sandstone?

What Is Indian Stone Paving? Indian stone paving has been popular since the 1990s. It is a special type of natural stone that is commonly used for patios, outdoor dining areas and neat pathways. As the name suggests, Indian sandstone paving slabs are imported from India.

Are there different grades of Indian sandstone?

The durability and strength of these rocks depend on the cementing material. The best quality Indian sandstone for garden paving, should be of fine grain and uniform texture. Generally, the sandstone is available in red, beige, pink, green, grey, brown, yellow, mint, teak, and in rainbow colour.