The short answer
Kota, Tandur and Kadappa are all dense, practical Indian stones for floors, stairs and outdoor areas. Kota from Rajasthan comes in blue-green-grey and brown; Tandur from Telangana in yellow and blue-grey; Kadappa from Andhra Pradesh is black. Choose by colour and availability near you. All three need a textured finish outdoors and stay off kitchen counters.
Key takeaways
- All three are dense, practical Indian stones for floors, stairs and outdoor areas.
- Choose by colour: Kota blue-green-grey or brown, Tandur yellow or blue-grey, Kadappa black.
- Use a textured finish outdoors and keep all three off kitchen counters.
Advice for you
Tell us who you are and we will show you what matters most in this guide.
I am building or renovating my home
These stones suit balconies, utility areas, parking and stairs, where you want something hard-wearing and cool underfoot. Pick the colour that sits well with the rest of your floors.
Book a visit to see full slabsI am an architect or interior designer
Kota polished after laying gives a soft sheen indoors at a practical cost; keep a rough finish outside. Ask us about availability of each colour before you specify it.
Request samples for a clientI am a contractor or builder
Plain limestones are forgiving on wastage. Measure parking and paving areas, then run the quantity calculator for a first figure and send us the drawing for a quote.
Work out quantitiesI live outside Bengaluru
Kota and Tandur are plain enough to choose from photographs. Distance from the quarry affects what they cost to deliver, so ask for a quote to your site.
Choose slabs on a video call| Kota | Tandur | Kadappa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarried in | Kota, Rajasthan | Tandur, Telangana | Kadapa (Cuddapah), Andhra Pradesh |
| Stone | Limestone | Limestone | Limestone (black) |
| Colours | Blue-green-grey, brown | Yellow, blue-grey | Black |
| Typical uses | Floors, stairs, balconies, parking | Parking, floors, stairs, paving | Floors, stairs, shelves and platforms |
| Kitchen counter | No | No | No |
What is Kota stone like?
Kota Blue is the colour most people picture; Kota Brown is warmer. Both are hard-wearing and cool underfoot. See the Kota stone page for colours, finishes and what decides its cost.
What is Tandur stone like?
Tandur Yellow and Tandur Blue are widely used across South India for parking areas and utility floors. See the Tandur stone page.
What is Kadappa stone like?
Kadappa (also spelt Cuddapah) is a black limestone from Andhra Pradesh. Akrruthi has not yet added Kadappa to this website. We hold a Black Limestone and are confirming whether it is Kadappa; ask us before you order.
