Which Natural Stone Is Best for Flooring, Walls, and Landscaping?

Natural stone has been a popular building material around the world for many years because of its durability, aesthetics, and longevity. We at Shanthari Exports supply export-worthy natural stone, which can be utilized in all kinds of projects, including natural stone floors, wall cladding using natural stone, landscaping, and paving outside a home or business.

As one of the leading sources of natural stone in India, we also provide high-quality granite, sandstone, limestone, and slate to meet global project demands.

Natural Stone Flooring: Durable, Elegant, and Long-Lasting

Natural stone tiles are popular for being durable and beautiful. They work great in both commercial uses that see a lot of foot traffic and also in high-end residential applications.

Here are the stones typically used as a floor tile:

  • GRANITE: Very durable and scratch resistant; great for areas with heavy traffic
  • LIMESTONE: Has a smooth and sophisticated look, which makes it perfect for high-end interiors
  • SANDSTONE: Has a natural “warm” feeling and texture; Good for use in both interior spaces as well as exterior semi-interior spaces
  • SLATE: A naturally slip-resistant stone that can be used outside.

Applications:

  • Residential: Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Stairs, Balconies
  • Commercial: Hotels, Office Buildings, Malls, Showrooms, Airports

Shanthari Exports has flooring stone products available in a variety of different finishes and thicknesses which cater for all architectural requirements worldwide.

Natural Stone Wall Cladding: Texture, Protection & Style

Stone Cladding – Natural Stone Wall Cladding has been installed to add feature richness, texture and durability to walls through natural stones such as limestone, slate, sandstone and thin veneer stones. All-natural stone surfaces have been damaged by the elements and weather over time.

Some of the most popular options available for stone wall cladding include:

  • Limestone – Provides a clean and elegant finish for interior walls
  • Slate – Provides strong texture based features for feature or external walls
  • Sandstone – Provides natural colour option for both the façades of a house, and boundary walls
  • Thin Stone Veneer – A lightweight alternative for contemporary-style homes or buildings

Applications

  • Residential – Used in various applications including the area around the TV, walls of the stairs leading to a floor and on external elevations of buildings
  • Commercial – Used in hotels, offices and retail façades

Our stone wall cladding is offered with the following main attributes; ease of installation, minimal ongoing maintenance and long-term use.

Natural Stone for Landscaping: Built for Outdoor Performance

Landscaping with natural stone can produce outdoor areas that function well, can withstand the weather, and look good in their natural surroundings.

Common Types of Landscaping Stone Include:

  • Sandstone: Walkways, patios, stairs
  • Granite: Curb stones, benches, pots
  • Slate: Walkways, decorative landscape features
  • Limestone: Outdoor benches, landscape walls

Use of Stone in Landscaping:

  • Residential Use: villas, gardens, driveways, patios
  • Commercial Use: resorts, public areas, parks, outdoor cafés

Landscaping stone provided by Shanthari Exports will endure harsh weather and heavy foot traffic.

Outdoor Paving Stones: Strength with Natural Safety

Paving with stones that are made from nature (natural stone) have high load capacity and resistance to slipping when using outside. 

Suggested paving stones include:

  • Sandstone – good for walkways and patios as it has a non-slip finish.
  • Granite – very strong stone that is able to hold up well from vehicle and parking / driving areas.
  • Slate – good gripping surface which is best used on pool decks and pathways.

Stones mentioned above will perform long term outdoors with little to no maintenance to the stones and they will keep their original look for years to come.

Why Choose Natural Stone from Shanthari Exports?

Shanthari Exports provides:

  • Natural stones of export-standard quality
  • Bulk stone supply for major residential & commercial projects
  • Competitive prices with consistent quality
  • Compliance with international standards
  • Delivery capabilities within the USA and internationally

Shanthari Exports is a reliable company that focuses on quality, dependability and is able to provide a worldwide supply for architects, builders, landscapers, & distributors.

Conclusion

Natural stones can be used as flooring, cladding, landscaping, or paving stone. Therefore, they are highly desirable long-term investments because they offer durability, beauty, and flexibility for use indoors and outdoors. Natural stones are versatile and appropriate for many types of residential and commercial projects.

At Shanthari Exports, we assist international buyers locate the proper source of natural stone products that provide value, utility, and aesthetics.

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