Morning all,
I'm looking at laying the patio with sawn sandstone, but as it's smooth I wondered how slippy it could be. I've called a couple of suppliers locally who give different answers...
I really like the look of the stuff, and I intend keeping it algae free etc, but how slippy is it even when looked after? I've seen some which is lightly sandlblasted (Marshalls) but it can be a lot more expensive.
cheers!
Simon
Sawn sandstone slippy?
-
Bec@LondonStone
- Posts: 83
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:15 pm
- Location: London
Hi Simon,
Different sandstones will have different properties so it's best to speak to the supplier. They should be able to guide you on slip resistance properties of the different stones they sell. Some of the denser stones will often have an additional surface finish applied, like the shot-blasting you've mentioned, to help give the stone extra grip underfoot. Not all sawn sandstone is slippy though, some sandstones have enough of a granular surface texture to provide good slip resistance without needing to shot-blast it as well. If your supplier has a showroom then it's always a good idea to visit as well, you'll be able to get a better idea of colour variation etc. and will be able to walk around on the stone and get a feel for how much grip it has (or hasn't) got.
Different sandstones will have different properties so it's best to speak to the supplier. They should be able to guide you on slip resistance properties of the different stones they sell. Some of the denser stones will often have an additional surface finish applied, like the shot-blasting you've mentioned, to help give the stone extra grip underfoot. Not all sawn sandstone is slippy though, some sandstones have enough of a granular surface texture to provide good slip resistance without needing to shot-blast it as well. If your supplier has a showroom then it's always a good idea to visit as well, you'll be able to get a better idea of colour variation etc. and will be able to walk around on the stone and get a feel for how much grip it has (or hasn't) got.
-
lutonlagerlout
- Site Admin
- Posts: 15184
- Joined: Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:20 am
- Location: bedfordshire
-
PavingSuperstore
- Posts: 154
- Joined: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:23 am
- Contact:
From a purely subjective perspective, I would say that sawn and honed sandstone often feels slightly grippier when wet. Maybe get some samples through (we can help with these if required) and then perform your own tests to see what youfeel about it. If you think it's too slippery, then maybe go with the sandblasted/ shot-blasted finish as this is the practical alternative.