INTRODUCTION

1.Introduction

Sand Stones : Sandstones are clastic type of sedimentary rocks. Sandstones are quite hard and have great compressive strength. In India, It is available in many colors and shades and streaks, in various regions of India like Gwaliar, Shivpuri, Karuli, Bharatpur, Lalitpur, Dholpur, Kota, Bundi, Bhilwara, Nagpur, Kishangarh and Jodhpur. Interestingly, certain colors of sandstone may be strongly identified with certain regions. These are available in various finishes like calibrated, honed, polished, sandblasted, Natural & flamed. Sandstones are exported in safe exclusive wooden packing in the form of tiles, slabs, mosaics & cobbles. Though sandstones can be used anywhere yet it’s main applications are in floorings, wall cladding, paving (cobbles), backslashes, Shower Walls, Pool Surrounds, Living Room Floors, Entryways & Fireplaces etc.