Kandla Grey Indian Sandstone · Quarry-Direct
Silver-grey with hints of blue — dense, hard-wearing and naturally non-slip. The most popular Indian sandstone across the UK, Europe and North America, calibrated and quarry-direct from Kota and Bijoliya.
Silver-grey paving slabs with a hue of light blue — appealing to landscape architects, garden designers and homeowners alike. Calibrated to a consistent 22mm base for fast, even laying.
Kandla Grey takes an exceptional range of surface treatments. Beyond the classic riven paving, we produce thermal, flamed, brushed and sandblasted finishes — each processed in-house.
Also available: Honed · Tumbled · Bush-Hammered · Sawn · Natural Cleft — also known as Pearl Grey, Dove Grey, Siberian Grey, Bhilwara Grey in various markets.
About the Stone
Kandla Grey is the most popular sandstone to come from India — a subtle but beautiful silver-grey stone with hints of light blue, hard-wearing and dense, ideal for paths and patios. Owing to its attractive finish and suitability for both indoor and outdoor environments, it has become one of the most widely used Indian sandstone paving slabs across the American, English and European markets.
Geologically it's a quartz-rich sandstone — around 80% quartz cemented with silica and calcite — which is exactly why it performs so well outdoors. Independent testing puts its water absorption at roughly 1.3% and its open porosity near 3%, closer to granite than to typical soft sandstones, giving it strong resistance to frost, salt and freeze-thaw weathering. It's quarried across the Budhpura, Bundi, Bhilwara and Kota belt of Rajasthan, and is also known in the trade as Bhilwara Grey, Budhpura Grey, Pearl Grey and Silver Grey.
A hand-cut stone with a traditional riven finish, it's rough and textured with slight variations in thickness that add to its character. Beyond being a cost-efficient paving solution, it handles inclement weather in extremely hot and cold countries with ease. Malujiwala Stone has supplied best-quality Kandla Grey from Kota and Bijoliya since our inception, and today we export it worldwide.
The standard project pack totals 60 slabs across 4 sizes, calibrated to a 22mm base — covering approximately 18.5 m² per pack. Custom thicknesses (18/22/25/30mm) and cut-to-size available on request.
The go-to grey for patios and pathways — traditional, rustic, and long-lasting in the British climate.
Naturally non-slip and cool underfoot — a safe, elegant choice around water.
Dense and durable enough for vehicle traffic when laid at the correct thickness.
Honed and brushed finishes bring a minimalist, luxurious look to interior and exterior walls.
Care & Maintenance
Kandla Grey is refreshingly low-maintenance for UK gardens. For routine care, sweep with a soft broom and wash occasionally with a mild, pH-neutral detergent — never acidic or harsh chemical cleaners, which can damage natural stone. This is usually all it takes to keep a patio looking its best year-round.
Sealing is optional but recommended for outdoor use in the British climate. A quality breathable, impregnating sealer helps the stone resist staining, efflorescence and organic growth (algae and moss) through wet winters, while still letting the stone breathe. Reseal every few years depending on exposure. Over time, unsealed Kandla Grey develops a charming weathered patina that many homeowners prefer.
No. Riven Kandla Grey has a naturally textured surface with an R11 slip rating, making it safe underfoot even when wet. Its grainy surface enhances grip, which is why it's popular for patios, pool surrounds and pathways.
Yes. With water absorption around 1.3% and low porosity near 3%, Kandla Grey resists freeze-thaw damage well and is fully suited to the British climate. It has been laid across UK gardens for decades.
Sealing is optional but recommended for UK outdoor use. A breathable impregnating sealer helps resist staining and organic growth. Clean with a soft broom and pH-neutral detergent; avoid acidic or harsh chemical cleaners.
Our Kandla Grey is calibrated and available in 18mm, 22mm, 25mm and 30mm. 22mm is standard for garden patios; 30mm or more is recommended for driveways and vehicle traffic.
A standard mixed project pack covers approximately 18.5 m² across four sizes (900×600, 600×600, 600×290, 290×290mm). Single sizes and cut-to-size are available to order.
Depending on the market and finish, it's also sold as Pearl Grey, Dove Grey, Siberian Grey, Bhilwara Grey, Budhpura Grey and Silver Grey. The thermal-finished version is sometimes called Oakville Thermal Bluestone.
Tell us the finish, thickness, quantity and destination. We'll come back with USD/sqft pricing and confirmed lead times — no agents in between.
Choosing a patio colour? These are the alternatives UK buyers most often weigh against Kandla Grey — including its own smooth sawn version for a contemporary look.
Speak to our team for pricing, samples, MOQ details and shipping options to your country. Direct from India since 1996.
