Gray Sandstone Outdoor Tiles

Expertly crafted from durable gray sandstone, these outdoor tiles provide a stylish and long-lasting option for your outdoor space. Perfect for patios, walkways, and pool areas, these tiles offer a non-slip surface and are easy to maintain. Upgrade your outdoor area with these elegant and functional gray sandstone tiles.

 

Feature	Details
Material	Natural Sandstone
Surface Finished	Honed, Flamed, Bush-hammered, Nature, Mushroom, Swan etc
Finished Products	Floor tiles, Wall cladding, Countertops, Windowsills, Special-shaped tiles,  Small slabs, Swimming pool, Steps, Wall panel, Flooring, Veneers, Slabs, Coping tiles, etc
Color	Yellow, Black, White, Red,Purple Wood, green,Grey,Rainbow etc
Finished	Honed, Split, Sandblasted, Sawn, Antiqued, Pineapple, etc.
Quality details	Polished degree: 95 degree or up. Thickness tolerance: +/-0.5mm. Diagonal tolerance: +/-1mm. Surface flatness tolerance: +/-0.3mm. Adjacent edge verticality tolerance: +/-0.5mm, Precise Cutting by infrared-ray-cut machine
Usage	For internal & external decoration and construction, Walling or flooring tile.
Edgeing	Full Bullnose, Half bullnose, Flat eased (eased edge), Bevel top, Radius Top, Laminated Countertop, Ogee Edge, DuPont, Edge, Beveled or others.
Size	Standard (But if you have special requirements, you can consult our CSA.)
Surface Finish	Polished, Flamed,Honed, Bush Hammered-sandblast, Chisselled.
Package	Fumigation wooden crates;Slab:fumigation wooden bundles
Payment	T/T 30% Deposite

 

Why Gray Sandstone Outdoor Tiles Get Polluted

1. Water Penetration and Pollution

When water enters gray sandstone outdoor tiles unimpeded, it carries pollutants that smoothly seep into the tile’s voids, reaching even deeper layers. This leads to stone pollution. Even those outside the industry can understand this concept—so don’t waste money on ineffective cleaning methods!

2. Washing Isn’t the Solution

Many believe that frequent washing will keep gray sandstone outdoor tiles clean, but in reality, the more they are washed, the dirtier they become. However, this isn’t the main reason for pollution.

3. Adsorption: Stone’s Natural Tendency

Every object has a certain level of adsorption, but stone, in particular, has a strong tendency to absorb pollutants. This is why a cleaned tile surface quickly accumulates dust again. Not just stone—everything has adsorption properties.

4. Airborne Particles and Deep Contamination

The air contains many fine particles, including PM2.5, which is well-known. However, stone can absorb particles even smaller than PM2.5, much tinier than visible dust. Over time, this buildup leads to significant contamination.

5. Water Worsens the Problem

Washing with water only exacerbates the issue. The dust adsorbed on the surface of the tile infiltrates its pores under the influence of water. What was once surface-level "fake dirt" transforms into deep-seated "true dirt." Worse still, if the water itself is unclean, it introduces even more pollutants into the stone.

Conclusion

To maintain the beauty of gray sandstone outdoor tiles, it’s crucial to understand their natural properties. Instead of excessive washing, using proper sealing and maintenance methods will help prevent deep contamination and prolong the stone’s lifespan.