Sandstone Handicrafts

Sandstone brick are the molded rectangular blocks used as building material. They are widely used for wall sheathing and flooring purposes. The walls clad with sandstone bricks needn't be painted.

Uses
Due to their high strength, sandstone tiles are vastly used for construction purposes. Generally sandstone tiles are used for flooring but also used for cladding of walls. Depending on the use, sandstone tiles vary in size and thickness. Tiles of varying shades, matching with the furniture and walls imparts graceful look. Sandstone tile is found in different shades, patterns and colors. The usual colors are Brown, Black, Grey, Pink, White etc.

Characteristics
Sandstone tiles are mainly manufactured at those places where sandstone rocks are found in abundance. Apart from it, certain other places are very famous for sandstone tiles of special types:

• Vastly durable
• Very hard
• Good comprehensive strength
• Low absorption property

These main characteristics make it so popular for construction purposes.

Colors
The light brown sandstone bricks are extensively used for creating effects on the wall. Brick red color is also extensively used. Various other colors like Yellow, Grey or combination of different colors can be used to produce the desire look and effect.

Manufacturing Regions of Sandstone bricks

• Jaipur
• Bikaner
• Bhilwara
• Agra
• Gwalior
• Jodhpur