Bluestone
- Though bluestone can refer to over 20 different varieties of natural stone, in Australia, it is usually basalt. Bluestone is available in different finishes, from thermal finish, to honed finish and natural cleft finish. Characterised by its attractive blue-grey hues, bluestone can look stunning in both indoor and outdoor environments. ArchiPro has enlisted trusted suppliers to provide you with the best bluestone tiles and products on the market.
At ArchiPro, we sell only the best bluestone tiles and products from tried and tested suppliers in Australia. Bluestone can be purchased in the form of tiles for flooring, paving or cladding, or in stone slab form for larger construction projects and features. Bluestone’s impressive durability and strength make it a versatile material with a wide variety of potential uses around the home or workplace in Australia. Its blue-grey colour can sometimes include hints of rusty tones, providing extra visual flair.
Thermal finish for bluestone tiles
The surface of a thermal bluestone tile is heat-treated to create a textured, non-slip surface. Thermal bluestone tiles are very popular for all types of walkways and outdoor surfaces that need to be non-slip, even in the rain.
Honed finish for bluestone tiles
The surface of a honed bluestone tile will be smoother than other finishes and the hue may be darkened slightly. Honed bluestone tiles are most often used indoors where their sheeny surface is most appreciated.
Natural cleft finish for bluestone tiles
Cleft bluestone tiles have a smooth backside and an outward surface that is deliberately unrefined. This creates a more natural look that works well in outdoor and rustic environments. Cleft bluestone tiles are particularly grippy, even when very wet.
The advantages of high-quality bluestone products
Bluestone is affordable and easy to install in homes and workplaces in Australia. In terms of strength, bluestone slab or tiles outperforms concrete, making it a practical and long-lasting material for high-traffic areas such as driveways or walkways. The appealing blue-grey colour of bluestone can suit a wide variety of decors and environments, both modern and rustic. The size of bluestone tiles is very variable so it's important to discuss the pricing with professionals. It’s also important to find tiles with dimensions that neatly fit the space in which you’re looking to install them.
How to choose bluestone products that are right for you
Bluestone can range in colour between blue and grey hues. Before purchasing, you should test the colour of the bluestone you’re considering in the environment you’re planning to install it in. Be aware that, sometimes, “full range” is used to refer to bluestone that contains hints of other colours, such as rust, sliver, brown, green, or even purple. Consider what kind of finish will be most practical for your bluestone tiles; remember, thermal and cleft finishes are non-slip, whereas honed is not. Other types of stone slabs are available like slate, quartz stone slabs or engineered stones.