Sienna Starlight Paving for Your Garden

Sienna Black Porcelain Paving combines a sleek dark tone with a modern, stylish finish, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a sophisticated garden patio. Perfect for enjoying warm days, it adds a touch of elegance to outdoor spaces.

Thanks to its durable and easy-to-install design, Sienna Paving is also popular for indoor use. It’s frequently chosen for kitchen and bathroom flooring, offering a practical and contemporary solution that enhances any interior setting.

What is the Difference Between Porcelain and Sandstone?

Porcelain and Sandstone paving stones differ significantly in their composition, characteristics, and maintenance requirements, offering distinct advantages depending on your needs.

Porcelain is a manufactured material, designed to mimic the look of natural stone while offering enhanced properties:

High-Quality Manufacturing: Porcelain paving undergoes a vitrification process, which involves firing high-purity clays and minerals (such as quartz) at extreme temperatures (up to 1200°C). This results in a dense, durable, and water-resistant material often described as "glass-like."

Non-Porous and Waterproof: Vitrified porcelain is impervious to water, resistant to mould, moss, and frost, making it ideal for wet or frosty climates.

Low Maintenance: It retains its original appearance without the need for sealing or special treatment, and its colour remains stable over time.

Slip Resistance: With an R11 skid value, it offers a safe, non-slip surface, even around pools or wet areas.

Sandstone, on the other hand, is a natural stone sourced from quarries, often in India:

Porosity and Water Absorption: Sandstone is naturally porous, allowing water to seep through, which can be an environmentally friendly option as it supports natural rainwater drainage.

Eco-Friendly Features: Its water absorption properties may help mitigate surface runoff, reducing the risk of localized flooding.

Natural Aging: Sandstone develops a weathered appearance over time, with its colours fading under sunlight. Some find this natural aging process desirable.

Higher Maintenance: To preserve its vibrancy, sandstone requires regular sealing and maintenance to protect against stains, fading, and moss growth.

Durability: Porcelain paving outperforms sandstone in terms of strength and resistance to weathering.

Maintenance: Porcelain requires minimal upkeep, while sandstone benefits from regular care to retain its aesthetics.

Aesthetic Preference: Sandstone offers natural, earthy tones and textures, whereas porcelain provides more consistent and modern finishes.

Ultimately, the choice between porcelain and sandstone paving depends on your project’s aesthetic goals, environmental considerations, and desired maintenance level.

Buy With Confidence

• Our paving can be purchased in quantities of 5 square metres.
• Please enter the amount of 5 sqm you need (for example 20sqm would be 4 x 5sqm). 
• All of our paving comes in crates which can be easily placed into a van or into a garden using a hiab lorry.
• You can choose free collection from one of our Depots or fuss-free, home delivery.

A Service You Can Rely On

• Our reliable service offers prompt delivery to any area in the UK
• Stone Zone is a family-run business that has been well-established since 1998
• Our efficient customer advisors can help you with your purchase
• We pride ourselves on offering a range of affordable garden supplies 

Sample slabs are available in-store, please ask a customer advisor.