Black sandstone can make a fantastic addition to your interior or exterior design. This sturdy and stylish natural stone can offer an elegant and sophisticated look and add value to your property.
If you’re in the process of planning a home renovation and are considering black sandstone as an option, in this article you will find everything you need to know about this unique stone,
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER USING SANDSTONE FOR PAVING?
We highly recommend sandstone for both indoor and outdoor use due to its exceptional durability, strength and resistance to weather conditions.
Additionally, sandstone is available in a variety of natural textures, colours and patterns so there is something to fit every style. You can use the same colour sandstone slabs to pave your outdoor areas, or you can combine different colours to create various patterns and shapes. There are plenty of options to experiment with.
WHAT IS SAGAR BLACK SANDSTONE?
Unlike any other type of sandstone, sagar black sandstone normally comes in deep shades of charcoal grey or black. It’s popularly used for outdoor paving and landscaping. In addition to sophisticated looks this stone offers great value for money considering its amazing quality. Like most natural stone paving stones, Sagar sandstone is durable, which makes it a fantastic option for both internal and external use. The timeless colour palette also makes this type of sandstone versatile as it can complement other surrounding colours, adding a finishing touch of luxury.
New Sugar Black Sandstone Paving: Thanks to our customer for the photograph.
IS BLACK SANDSTONE HIGH MAINTENANCE?
Black sandstone can be a bit trickier to maintain in comparison to other natural stones. When exposed to direct sunlight sandstone will eventually fade slightly, however, because of their darker colouring black sandstone slabs can fade considerably faster.
This shouldn’t put you off dark sandstone though! With proper maintenance and the use of suitable cleaning products, there are ways to get around this issue.
HOW TO PROTECT BLACK SANDSTONE PAVING FROM FADING?
The trick to ensuring your sandstone doesn’t fade over time is to protect it from the elements from the get-go. This can be done by using an outdoor paving sealant as soon as your sandstone slabs are laid.
Even if you can’t seal your paving right after laying it, the sooner you do, the better. Sealing your natural stone tiles creates a coating that protects them from UV rays, intense frost in winter, and rain.
You will need to reapply a solvent-based sealant every 12 to 18 months to ensure your paving remains protected. Sealant can also help bring back some of the shine of already faded tiles.