Sandstone

Sandstone in a Sydney setting

Sandstone is a sedimentary stone made of compacted sand grains, with a soft, slightly gritty surface and warm colour. It is the stone of many Sydney cliffs, walls and older buildings, so it sits naturally in local gardens and courtyards. This is a small, focused collection, with a few real stone products and one porcelain option.

What is in the range

• Mint White Random Sandstone Crazy Pave: irregular pieces for paths, patios and courtyards with a relaxed, hand-laid look. See more crazy pave tiles.
• Avoca and Wollombi stone cladding: sandstone wall cladding for garden walls, feature walls and outdoor kitchens. Browse all stone cladding.
• Builders Range Sandstone Bianco: a sandstone-look porcelain floor and wall tile in 300 x 600, 600 x 600 and 600 x 1200 mm, for when you want the colour without the upkeep.

Natural sandstone or porcelain?

Natural sandstone is one of the more porous stones, so it soaks up water, oil and leaf stains if left unsealed. Seal it after installation and keep up regular resealing, especially in shady or damp spots. In return, you get a surface with real depth and a texture that weathers gracefully.

Sandstone-look porcelain absorbs almost no water, needs no sealing and is easy to clean. It is the better choice for indoor floors, bathrooms and areas where you want a uniform finish. Check the slip rating before using any tile outdoors: choose P4 or P5 for wet areas and around pools.

Planning an outdoor area

Combine materials for a finished look. Lay crazy pave on a path, clad a retaining wall in sandstone and use porcelain pavers on the main patio. For other natural stones in similar tones, see limestone and the wider natural stone collection, and pick up sealer from tile sealers.