Full installation advice and guidance can be obtained from our Group Technical Team.
Common to all Stonemarket Natural Stone:
Stonemarket endeavour to ensure that all natural stone products are covered by the Fairstone guarantee of quality.
All Stonemarket Indian Sandstone paving is covered by the Stonemarket Stone Standard quality mark of assurance. Where the Stonemarket Stone Standard logo is visible on a sandstone page, be assured that this product not only meets but exceeds the base technical levels outlined in the British Standard.
The natural origin of stone means variation in colour, texture and natural markings is inevitable. Stonemarket strive through expert hand selection to ensure the integrity of each natural stone range, however as in all natural products some variation may occur.
Natural Stone products come with specific installation guidelines. Please contact Group Technical Services prior to installation.
Please note granite and marble are not suitable for use with Fastpoint. For best practice, please slurry prime all natural stone and porcelain paving using Paving Primer. If you are laying any Stonemarket patio material for the first time, please contact Group Technical Services for installation advice.
Avant-Garde
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint.
Certain site conditions can result in moisture transparency, in the form of patchiness on the surface of sandstone ranges.
Remember if used indoors this paving should be sealed with a proprietary water based acrylic sealant. When using Jumbo and King Size, due to the weight of the unit’s mechanically aided lifting is essential. Please note Jumbo and King Size can only be delivered direct to site.
Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Paving Primer | Marshalls
Arctic Granite
Sizes and coverage are those attained with a 6mm joint.
As Arctic Granite is a natural material, varying degrees of quartz veining may be apparent in some pieces. Make sure, if used indoors, paving is sealed with a proprietary water-based acrylic sealant.
Occasionally small micro-fissures can be apparent within Arctic Granite Midnight, these are not a sign of weakness and cause no issue technically to the stone. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Paving Primer | Marshalls
Vintage Stone
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint.
A natural stone paving product. This paving is carefully calibrated to a consistent thickness to ensure speed and precision of installation. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Paving Primer | Marshalls
Nordus
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint.
Nordus inevitably shows variation in colour, so viewing samples is always recommended. Also, dark slate sometimes surface blemishes occur during installation, these will weather in over time.
If used indoors an appropriate water-based sealant is recommended. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Paving Primer | Marshalls
Beachside
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint.
Fernshaw
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint.
This paving does not meet the same rigorous colour tolerance grading given to our premium grade Avant Garde Sandstone, therefore more colour variation will be apparent when laid. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Paving Primer | Marshalls
Truslate
Sizes and coverage are those obtained when laid with a 10mm joint.
This product is not intended for driveways. This is a natural split product, the thickness can therefore vary between 18-24mm. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Paving Primer | Marshalls
Trustone
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint.
Please note that Torvale and Blue can lighten through natural weathering. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Paving Primer | Marshalls
Marketstone
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint.
Ironing staining may appear on the surface of this product once installed, this causes no technical issues to the stone. Always lay larger face upwards. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion and prevent staining. We recommend using Marshalls Paving Primer Paving Primer | Marshalls
Knotwood, Paleo, Lucent, Acento, Fortuna, Fortuna Encore, Locana
There may be some colour variation between production batches. Batch codes, quantity and colour should therefore be checked prior to install.A dry lay of this product is recommended before installing onto the full mortar bed to ensure the best colour blend is achieved.
Please make a note of the shade code of the product you have received. This will be advantageous if you need to place orders at a later date to complete a job as it will allow us to send the best match possible.
Customers should not mix different sizes of the same colour, as there could be colour/shade variation due to the different batches.
To achieve a multiple size design, please select a project pack and refer to the laying pattern.
Porcelain paving, with the exception of the Una range, must be primed with a Paving Primer before installing onto a full mortar bed. Packs of Porcelain, with the exception of Locana and Fortuna, are supplied with just the right amount of your chosen jointing product.
Sizes and coverage quoted are based on working dimensions, attained with a 5-8mm joint.
For perfect results these products require appropriate cutting tools and correct installation techniques. Contact Group Technical Services.
Paving should be installed rigidly. Movement joints should be considered for large areas.
Timberstone
Timberstone are faced on both edges for a realistic look.
Rio
For a contemporary look choose Rio Smooth, for greater slip skid properties try Rio Textured.
As Rio is usually laid with minimal joints, the sizes quoted are nominal dimensions. Actual working dimensions are 2mm under nominal sizes +/- 3mm.
Textured Utility, Ryton and Stretton
Although performance is good, sizes and colours will be limited, and finish may be varied. It should be noted their aesthetic specification is non-decorative.
Sizes quoted are actual dimensions and assume 10mm joint width. Slurry back natural stone to increase adhesion. We recommend using Marshalls Paving Primer Paving Primer | Marshalls
