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Natural and sandblasted stone
What are natural and sandblasted finishes?
A natural or riven finish keeps the stone's split face, with its ridges and texture. A sandblasted finish is made by blasting the surface with fine abrasive, leaving an even, matt texture. Both give grip outdoors and are the usual choices for sandstone paving, garden paths, pool surrounds and facades. Colours look soft and matt.
The natural and sandblasted finish at a glance
| What it is | Natural (riven) stone is split along its layers and left as it is. Sandblasting blasts the face with fine abrasive for an even, matt texture. |
|---|---|
| How it looks and feels | Matt and textured. Riven faces show ridges; sandblasted faces are even and fine-grained. |
| Slip and wear | Good grip when wet, which is why these finishes are used for paving and pool surrounds. |
| How to look after it | Seal light colours where leaves, oil or algae will reach them. Clean with a stiff brush and a stone-safe cleaner. |
| Where it suits | outdoor and paving, wall cladding |
Stones that can take a natural and sandblasted finish
These stones can be finished this way. This is what each stone can take, not what is in stock: check availability for the stone you want.
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Mint SandstoneSandstone
Dholpur Beige SandstoneSandstone
Dholpur Pink SandstoneSandstone
Agra Red SandstoneSandstone
Fossil Mint SandstoneSandstone
Raj Green SandstoneSandstone
Lalitpur Yellow SandstoneSandstone
Lalitpur Grey SandstoneSandstone
Autumn Brown SandstoneSandstone
Rainbow SandstoneSandstone- Teakwood SandstoneSandstone
Kota BlueLimestone
Kota BrownLimestone
Tandur YellowLimestone
Tandur BlueLimestone
Black LimestoneLimestone
Pink LimestoneLimestone
Questions about the natural and sandblasted finish
Is riven sandstone uneven to walk on?
It has a natural texture of a few millimetres. Calibrated stone is more even; ask for it on paths and patios.
Does sandblasting change the colour?
It makes the colour look softer and more matt than a honed or polished face.
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