Sawn & Textured Coursed Paving
Purbeck stone makes excellent exterior paving. It has traditionally been supplied in a mix of coursed widths by random lengths for both internal and external projects. As the stone naturally occurs in irregular shapes and sizes, Choosing a coursed width and random length format allows for the most efficient and therefore cost-effective use of each block. Coursed widths are usually 250, 325 and 400mm in the majority of beds; some beds will make up to 500mm wide, in which case widths at 250, 350 and 450mm or 300, 400 and 500mm may be an option. Lengths are usually not less than square and up to twice the width, however some beds will make longer tiles.
1 square meter of Sawn & Textured Coursed Paving
Specification
| Unit Sizes | Coursed widths of 250, 325 and 400mm; random lengths; thickness as specified |
|---|---|
| Finish | Plain Sawn; Sanded; machine-textured finish eg Bush-Hammered, Bush-Chiseled or Corduroy; or hand-tooled |
| Edges | Base- Sawn; Sides- Sawn; Ends- Sawn |
| Thickness | Between 30-70mm, as specified |
| Sample Size Shown | 1m2 |
Available Finishes
Brushed
Our Brushed finish is applied to sawn stone. Brushing gently brings out the surface texture, softening the sawn stone’s flat surface. It also rubs up the stone, enhancing the appearance of its natural features. A Brushed finish can be used successfully externally, but its suitability depends on the application as it offers lower slip resistance than other more textured finishes. Purbeck stone is a limestone, which naturally weathers. Depending on its application and exposure, its surface appearance will change over time. Please contact us for samples, and further information.
SAMPLES: 100X100mm
FEATURED SAMPLE STONE TYPES (in order):
- Vyebed
- Newvein
Bush-Chiselled
Our Bush-Chiselled texture is a machine-finish applied to sawn stone, meaning that each piece has a flat surface with a subtle linear coarse texture. This texture provides a smart, matt appearance which also improves slip-resistance. It also makes some of the geological character of the stone, such as little fossilised shells, less obvious.
Purbeck stone is a limestone, which naturally weathers. Depending on its application and exposure, its surface appearance will change over time.
Please contact us for samples, and further information.
SAMPLES: 100X100mm
FEATURED SAMPLE STONE TYPES (in order):
- Inland Freestone
- Grub
Bush-Hammered
Our Bush-Hammered texture is a machine-finish applied to sawn stone, meaning that each piece has a flat surface with a coarse texture. This texture provides a smart, matt appearance which also improves slip-resistance. It also makes some of the geological character of the stone, such as little fossilised shells, less obvious. Purbeck stone is a limestone, which naturally weathers. Depending on its application and exposure, its surface appearance will change over time.
Please contact us for samples, and further information.
SAMPLES: 100X100mm
FEATURED SAMPLE STONE TYPES (in order):
- Grub
- Thornback
- Inland Freestone
Corduroy
Our Corduroy texture is a machine-finish applied to sawn stone, meaning that each piece has a flat surface with a strong linear coarse texture. This texture provides a smart, matt appearance which also improves slip-resistance. It also makes some of the geological character of the stone, such as little fossilised shells, less obvious.
Purbeck stone is a limestone, which naturally weathers. Depending on its application and exposure, its surface appearance will change over time.
Please contact us for samples, and further information.
SAMPLES: 100X100mm
FEATURED SAMPLE STONE TYPES (in order):
- Inland Freestone
- Downsvein
Hand-Tooled
Our Hand-Tooled texture is a premium finish applied to sawn or natural-face stone. It can be applied to architectural masonry, providing an elegant surface to lintels and ashlar, or a crisp finishing touch to jambs and quoins. It also makes a beautiful surface for paving, matching the way paviers were made historically and improving slip-resistance. Its matt appearance makes some of the geological character of the stone less obvious. Purbeck stone is a limestone, which naturally weathers. Depending on its application and exposure, its surface appearance will change over time. Please contact us for samples, and further information.
SAMPLES: 100X100mm
FEATURED SAMPLE STONE TYPES (in order):
- Downsvein
- Vye Bed
Sanded
Our Sanded finish is applied to sawn stone. Sanding is equivalent to 120grit. It rubs up the stone, enhancing the appearance of its natural features. Compared with the honed/220grit finish suitable for interiors, our Sanded finish gives a more subtle cloudy appearance. A Sanded finish can be used successfully externally, but its suitability depends on the application as it offers lower slip resistance than other more textured finishes. Purbeck stone is a limestone, which naturally weathers. Depending on its application and exposure, its surface appearance will change over time. Please contact us for samples, and further information.
SAMPLES: 100X100mm
FEATURED SAMPLE STONE TYPES (in order):
- Downsvein
- Roach
Tumbled
Our Tumbled finish is applied after stone has been sawn or guillotined. Tumbling distresses and softens the edges and may leave some texturing to the surface, producing an antique effect.
The samples shown above have sanded surfaces, which give a flat matt surface. The sample to the left has been brushed, which enhances the stone’s colour and geological features.
Purbeck stone is a limestone, which naturally weathers. Depending on its application and exposure, its surface appearance will change over time. Please contact us for samples, and further information.
SAMPLES: 100X100mm
FEATURED SAMPLE STONE TYPES (in order):
- Grub
- Grub
