Natural Sandstone
Understanding Premium Natural Sandstone
Natural sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of mineral particles and rock fragments. Our premium-grade sandstone boasts exceptional structural integrity. This ensures outstanding long-term performance and resistance to cracking, ideal for high-traffic areas and demanding climates.
Formed over millions of years, Sandstone captures a timeline of the Earth in its layers. The result is a material that offers the rugged, organic beauty of a natural cleft texture alongside the capacity to be thermaled or finished for various applications. For designers, architects, and builders, this balance of aesthetic warmth and geological hardness makes sandstone a versatile medium for high-end residential and commercial projects.
What Makes ORIJIN STONE’s Sandstone Unique
As a direct-to-trade wholesaler, ORIJIN STONE supplies material that meets the rigorous standards of luxury construction. We do not simply stock stone; we curate specific geological veins that offer consistent density and refined color palettes.
Our sandstone collection, featuring all Bluestones, Hudson™, Greydon™, Connemara™, and Laurel™, is sourced to ensure superior performance in freeze-thaw climates. Selections are chosen for their density, color, and texture quality, and long-term durability. Whether you require the precise lines of a thermal finish or the rustic appeal of hand-chiseled edges, our inventory supports the specific technical needs of landscape architects and masonry professionals.
Our Natural Sandstone Collection
Patterned Paving Stone
For expansive patios and walkways that require both character and consistency, our Patterned Paving Stone collection provides the ideal solution. We offer distinct varieties like Connemara™ Sandstone, known for its rich, earthy tones, and Greydon™ Sawn Edge Sandstone, which offers a cleaner, more modern geometric definition. These sandstone pavers are calibrated for ease of installation while maintaining the authentic texture of the stone. Designers often specify Laurel™ Tumbled Edge Sandstone when the project calls for a softer, aged aesthetic that integrates immediately into established landscapes.
Suggested Applications: Patios, walkways, pool decks, courtyards
Custom Stone Tile
To achieve seamless continuity between interior and exterior spaces, our Custom Stone Tile selection offers high-density sandstone tile suitable for varied applications. Products like Hudson™ Sandstone Tile allow for sophisticated flooring designs that flow from an indoor great room to an outdoor terrace without interrupting the visual narrative. Available in gauged thicknesses, these tiles provide the precision necessary for interior setting beds while retaining the robust nature required for exterior architectural use.
Suggested Applications: Interior tile, entryways, cladding, indoor-outdoor transition spaces
Steps
A landscape’s grade changes are opportunities for architectural definition. Our inventory of Greydon™ Sandstone Steps and Hudson™ Sandstone Steps provides solid block and riser options that ground a project with visual weight and permanence. Unlike poured concrete or veneered block, these solid stone units offer superior long-term durability and a timeless presence. For projects requiring a warmer palette, Laurel™ Sandstone Steps deliver a natural, inviting transition that withstands heavy foot traffic and environmental weathering.
Suggested Applications: Main entrance steps, landscape terracing, patio transitions, commercial stairways
Treads & Coping
The finishing details of a hardscape, like pool edges, wall caps, and stair treads, require stone with precise dimensions and comfortable textures. Our collection includes Greydon™ Sandstone and Hudson™ Sandstone treads, which provide a cool-to-the-touch surface ideal for pool surrounds. We also supply Laurel™ Sandstone for applications where a distinct, refined edge is needed to cap a retaining wall or finish a staircase. These elements ensure that the structural integrity of the installation is matched by a polished, professional aesthetic.
Suggested Applications: Pool coping, stair treads, retaining wall caps, seating wall caps, window sills, architectural details
Key Benefits of Sandstone
- Structural Versatility: With high quartz content and dense, low-absorption composition, our premium sandstone resists cracking and weathering, making it well-suited for properly detailed freeze-thaw installations.
- Distinctive Textures: From the grip of a natural cleft texture to the evenness and grit of a thermaled finish, sandstone offers tactile variety for flagging, tile, and paving.
- Color Fastness: Because sandstone’s color is inherent to the stone, not a surface pigment, it holds its color far better than most manufactured pavers. Like all natural materials, it will gently weather and can lighten slightly over time. This patinaed look is a sought-after quality.
- Erosion Resistance: High-quality sandstone withstands wind and water erosion, preserving the design intent for decades.
Sandstone Design Applications
Sandstone is a workhorse in high-end design, utilized far beyond simple paving.
- Exterior Veneer: Sandstone exterior cladding and sandstone veneer provide a prestigious facade for custom homes and commercial structures, offering thermal mass and sound insulation.
- Pool Decks & Coping: Natural cleft and other textured finishes provide excellent slip resistance and durability.
- Retaining Walls: Using sandstone wall stone creates organic, durable earth retention that blends with the planting design.
- Interior Tile: Sandstone tiles, in a variety of available finishes, bring the warmth of the outdoors into lobbies, bathrooms, and kitchens.
Sandstone Design Trends and Inspiration
- Indoor-Outdoor Continuity: Architects are increasingly using the same stone material inside and out to visually expand living spaces. Using Hudson™ or Connemara™ sandstone tiles indoors that transition to the same stone in a paver format outdoors blurs the line between the built environment and nature.
- Textural Contrast: A popular trend involves mixing finishes within the same stone type. Pairing a thermal finish coping with natural cleft sandstone flagging creates visual interest and defines different zones within a landscape without introducing a chaotic color palette.
Talk to a Sandstone Specialist
The experts at ORIJIN STONE understand the technical demands of professional design and construction. We work alongside you to specify the ideal sandstone variety and determine the precise fabrication details required for a lasting installation.
Contact us to discuss your project needs and explore our complete sandstone collection.