# Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Slabs Smooth Indian sandstone paving offers a cleaner and more refined finish than traditional riven sandstone, while still keeping the natural colour movement and character of real stone. The sawn and honed surface gives these [paving slabs](/collections/paving-slabs-patio-slabs "paving slabs and patio slabs") a flatter, more contemporary appearance, making them suitable for patios, terraces, garden seating areas and modern landscape schemes. Unlike hand-split riven sandstone, smooth sandstone is machine-cut and finished to create straighter edges and a more controlled surface. This gives the paved area a neater joint line and a more architectural appearance, while still showing the veining, tonal variation and mineral detail that make [Indian sandstone paving](/collections/sandstone-paving "Indian sandstone paving") so widely used in UK gardens. ## Smooth Sandstone for Contemporary Patio Design Smooth Indian sandstone is often chosen where customers want natural stone with a more refined finish. It works well with rendered walls, modern extensions, timber fencing, pale gravel, planting borders and contemporary garden furniture, giving outdoor spaces a cleaner and more considered look. The honed surface can make the natural colour of sandstone appear more defined than standard riven paving. This is especially useful in colours such as [Fossil Mint](/collections/mint-sandstone-paving "Fossil Mint Smooth Sandstone"), [Kandla Grey](/collections/kandla-grey-smooth-sandstone-paving "Kandla Grey smooth sandstone paving"), [Raj Green](/collections/raj-green-smooth-sandstone-paving "Raj Green smooth sandstone paving") and [Rippon Buff](/collections/rippon-buff-smooth-sandstone-paving "Rippon Buff smooth sandstone paving"), where tone, veining and surface movement are important parts of the finished appearance. ## Sawn and Honed Natural Stone Finish Smooth sandstone paving is produced by sawing natural sandstone blocks into slabs, cutting the edges and refining the face to achieve a smoother surface. This process creates a more precise finish than standard hand-dressed paving, while still retaining the character of a quarried natural stone product. Because smooth sandstone is a natural material, each slab may show slight differences in colour, veining, surface tone and mineral marking. These variations are part of the appeal of natural sandstone and help the finished patio avoid the flat, repeated appearance often associated with manufactured materials. ## Direct Importer Supply and Cost-Efficient Value Paving Slabs Direct supplies smooth Indian sandstone through a direct importer and integrated supply approach, helping customers access selected sawn and honed sandstone at cost-efficient prices. Smooth sandstone requires more processing than standard riven paving, so careful sourcing, grading and batch control are especially important. By working closer to quarry and production supply, we focus on practical stock availability, consistent material selection and reliable value for both residential and trade customers. This makes the collection suitable for homeowners, landscapers and contractors looking for a cleaner natural stone paving option without unnecessary retail layers. ## A Refined Alternative to Riven Sandstone Traditional riven sandstone remains a strong choice for relaxed garden patios, cottage-style landscapes and older properties. Smooth sandstone is better suited to projects where a flatter surface, straighter edge and more contemporary finish are preferred. For customers comparing paving materials, smooth Indian sandstone provides a useful middle ground between rustic natural stone and highly uniform porcelain. It keeps the authenticity of sandstone while giving the finished surface a more formal and carefully finished appearance. ### Important Notes for Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Smooth Indian sandstone paving is a natural outdoor paving material, not a factory-made porcelain tile, polished countertop or interior decorative stone. Minor tonal variation, veining, surface marks, shallow underside saw marks and small edge chips can occur as part of normal quarrying, sawing, honing, packing, transport and installation. Because smooth sandstone is machine-cut with sawn edges, the edges can be sharper than hand-dressed riven sandstone and may be more susceptible to small chips during handling or laying. These minor cosmetic characteristics do not normally affect the structural performance, outdoor suitability or long-term use of the paving once installed. Customers who require a highly uniform, defect-free surface with minimal natural variation may wish to consider porcelain paving instead. Smooth sandstone should be chosen by customers who appreciate the refined appearance of sawn and honed natural stone while accepting the normal characteristics of paving-grade Indian sandstone. ## Products in this collection - [Smooth Fossil Mint Indian Sandstone Paving Honed Sawn 900x600 From £26.82/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/mint-smooth-sandstone-paving-962) - 2.5 GBP - [Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Fossil Mint Honed Sawn 600x600 From £24.39/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/smooth-sandstone-paving-mint-662) - 2.5 GBP - [Rippon Buff Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Sawn & Honed 900x600 From £26.69/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/rippon-buff-smooth-sandstone-962) - 2.5 GBP - [Kandla Grey Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Sawn & Honed 900x600 From £27.39/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/grey-smooth-sandstone-paving-962) - 2.5 GBP - [Fossil Mint Indian Sandstone Paving Smooth Honed Sawn Patio Packs From £24.29/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/smooth-sandstone-paving-mint-patio) - 2.5 GBP - [Raj Green Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Sawn & Honed Patio Packs From £29.99/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/raj-green-smooth-sandstone-patio) - 2.5 GBP - [Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Raj Green Sawn Honed 900x600 From £26.69/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/smooth-sandstone-raj-green-962) - 186.73 GBP - [Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Kandla Grey Sawn & Honed 600x600 From £26.60/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/smooth-sandstone-grey-paving-662) - 2.5 GBP - [Kandla Grey Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Patio Packs From £25.79/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/smooth-sandstone-kandla-grey-patio) - 2.5 GBP - [Raj Green Smooth Indian Sandstone Paving Sawn & Honed 600x600 From £21.69/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/raj-green-smooth-sandstone-662) - 2.5 GBP - [Rippon Buff Indian Sandstone Paving, Smooth Honed & Sawn 600x600 From £19.98/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/rippon-buff-sandstone-paving-662) - 2.5 GBP - [Rippon Buff Smooth Indian Sandstone Sawn & Honed Patio Packs From £26.62m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/rippon-buff-smooth-sandstone-patio) - 2.5 GBP - [Yorkstone Paving Slabs Sawn & Honed 900 x 600 x 50mm From £19.69/m2](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/products/sawn-yorkstone-paving-slabs) - 2.5 GBP --- > Source: [Paving Slabs Direct](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/collections/smooth-sandstone-paving) > Updated: 2026-07-18