Specification by use
Four applications, one quarry
Every order we cut is for a specific end use, not sold off a generic slab list. Each application below carries its own finish and spec points, and the stones we recommend against it, with figures from our own independent laboratory testing.
Application 01
External paving
Riven and sawn Shahabad limestone for external paving and terraces, tested for slip and frost resistance to BS EN standards.
- Typical calliper
- 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 40mm
- Finish
- Riven or sawn
- Slip resistance (wet)
- PTV 60–63 (riven, EN 16165 Annex C)
- Frost resistance
- No deterioration after 48 freeze-thaw cycles (BS EN 12371)
Application 02
Internal flooring
Honed and polished Shahabad limestone for commercial and domestic interior floors, cut and finished in India before shipping.
- Typical calliper
- 15mm / 18mm / 20mm
- Finish
- Honed or polished
- Abrasion resistance
- 16–21mm wear depth (BS EN 14157, wide wheel)
- Underfloor heating compatibility
- Suitable, bedded per manufacturer's adhesive guidance
Recommended stones
Application 03
Wall linings and cladding
Sawn and honed slabs for internal wall linings and feature cladding panels, cut to size at the polishing yard.
- Typical calliper
- 15mm / 20mm / 25mm
- Finish
- Sawn, honed or polished
- Panel size
- Up to 1200×600mm standard, larger on request
- Fixing method
- Mechanical anchor and adhesive fix, per BS 8298
Recommended stones
Application 04
Stairs and treads
Honed treads and risers cut to size, with riven or sawn nosing options for internal and covered external stairs.
- Typical calliper
- 30mm / 40mm
- Finish
- Honed, with riven or sawn nosing on request
- Slip resistance (wet)
- PTV 38–42 (honed) / PTV 60–63 (riven nosing)
- Tread length
- Up to 1200mm in one piece, longer by arrangement
Recommended stones
Next step
See the stone before you specify it
Request a sample box against the application you are working to, or send us a drawing and we will quote against it directly.