Indoor & Outdoor Tiles

Sandstone Tiles Sydney

Sandstone tiles are sawn sandstone at 20–30mm thick with a flat face and square edges — the format you choose when you want the colour and cool feel of natural stone with the clean lines of a tiled floor. Stone Front supplies sandstone tiles sawn at the Glenorie quarry in Sydney’s Hills District for outdoor terraces, indoor floors, walls and pool surrounds, from $110/m².

Tiles are stocked in standard modular sizes from 300x300mm to 600x600mm and cut to custom formats on request, in quarry-run colours from marbled white through banded yellow to brown and purple. Sawn, honed and sandblasted finishes are available depending on where the tile is going.

Outdoor Sandstone Tiles

For terraces, alfresco areas, balconies and pool surrounds, choose outdoor sandstone tiles at 30mm thick in a sawn or sandblasted finish. The sawn face has fine saw marks that give slip resistance underfoot; sandblasting adds more texture for wet areas. Popular formats are 400x400, 400x600 and 600x600mm, laid on a mortar bed over a concrete slab or on a compacted road base with a bedding sand layer.

Outdoor tiles pair with bullnose pool coping and sandstone step treads cut from the same stone, so a pool area, its steps and its surround all match. Natural sandstone stays cooler than concrete and porcelain in the Sydney sun, which is the main reason it remains the local choice for pool surrounds.

Indoor Sandstone Floor and Wall Tiles

Indoors, sandstone tiles are sawn to 20mm and usually honed to a smooth matte surface that is comfortable underfoot and easy to clean. They are laid like any large-format stone tile on a level screed with a flexible tile adhesive, then sealed with a penetrating sealer. Living areas, hallways, bathrooms and indoor-outdoor transitions where the same stone runs from the living room onto the terrace are the classic uses.

Sandstone wall tiles use the same sawn stock at 20mm for feature walls, splashbacks and fireplace surrounds — see the wall cladding page for split-face alternatives. Because tiles are cut at the quarry, formats such as 300x600, 600x900 and 900x900mm can be sawn to order rather than limited to what a tile showroom holds in stock.

Choosing Between Tiles, Pavers and Flagging

Tiles, pavers and flagging are the same sandstone cut three ways. Tiles are thin (20–30mm), flat and precise, and need a rigid base such as a concrete slab. Sawn pavers are the same square format at 50mm or more, so they can be laid on a compacted base without a slab. Flagging (crazy paving) is irregular split stone at 50–100mm for informal paths and patios.

If you are tiling over an existing slab or verandah, or matching indoor floors to outdoor areas, choose tiles. If you are paving straight onto prepared ground, choose pavers. Send your area and substrate with your quote request and we will recommend the right thickness and format.

Current Stock

Sandstone Tile Range & Prices

TileThicknessSizesFinishPrice Guide
Outdoor Sandstone Tiles30mm300x300 · 400x400 · 400x600 · 600x600mmSawn or sandblastedFrom $110/m²
Indoor Sandstone Floor Tiles20mm300x600 · 600x600mm & customHonedFrom $120/m²
Sandstone Wall Tiles20mm300x600 · 400x200mm & customHoned, sawn or split-faceFrom $120/m²
Pool Coping Tiles30–40mm400mm & 500mm wide, bullnose edgeSawn or honedQuote
Custom Formats20–30mmUp to 900x900mm sawn to orderAnyQuote

Guide prices for tiles only, ex-quarry at Glenorie NSW. Adhesive, sealer and laying are separate. Request a free quote for current stock, cutting and delivery.

Applications

Where This Stone Works

Terraces & alfresco floors
Indoor living areas & hallways
Pool surrounds & coping
Bathrooms & wet areas
Feature walls & fireplaces
Indoor-outdoor flow

Free Quotes, Sydney-Wide Delivery

Send us your measurements and we'll calculate quantities, confirm current stock and quote delivery to your suburb — usually the same business day. Or visit the quarry to see the stone in person before you order.

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Delivery Areas

Sandstone Tiles Delivered Across Sydney

Every pallet leaves the quarry at Glenorie in the Hills District and is delivered by flatbed or crane truck to sites across greater Sydney, the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains. Tell us your suburb when you request a quote and delivery is priced with the stone. Quarry collection is free.

Hills District

Castle Hill, Kellyville, Dural, Glenorie (quarry)

North Shore

Chatswood, Mosman, St Ives, Hornsby

Northern Beaches

Manly, Dee Why, Mona Vale, Avalon

Eastern Suburbs

Bondi, Randwick, Vaucluse, Maroubra

Inner West

Marrickville, Leichhardt, Strathfield, Balmain

Sydney CBD & Inner City

Surry Hills, Paddington, Glebe, Pyrmont

Sutherland Shire & Southern Sydney

Cronulla, Miranda, Engadine, Hurstville

Western Sydney

Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Rouse Hill

South West Sydney

Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown, Narellan

Central Coast & Blue Mountains

Gosford, Wyong, Springwood, Katoomba

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do sandstone tiles cost in Sydney?

Quarry-direct sandstone tiles start at about $110/m² for 30mm outdoor tiles and $120/m² for 20mm honed indoor tiles, for the tiles only. Laying by a tiler, adhesive and sealer are extra. Custom sizes and pool coping are quoted per job.

Can sandstone tiles be used outdoors in Sydney?

Yes — sawn and sandblasted sandstone tiles at 30mm are widely used on Sydney terraces, balconies and pool surrounds. Lay them on a concrete slab or a compacted base with mortar bedding, seal with a penetrating sealer and they handle the climate well.

Are sandstone tiles slippery when wet?

Sawn and sandblasted finishes have good slip resistance and are the standard choice for pool surrounds and wet areas. Honed tiles are smoother and better suited to indoor floors and covered areas.

What sizes do sandstone tiles come in?

Standard stock runs 300x300, 400x400, 400x600, 300x600 and 600x600mm. Because the tiles are sawn at the quarry, larger formats up to about 900x900mm and any custom size can be cut to order.

Do sandstone tiles need sealing?

Yes. Apply a penetrating (impregnating) sealer after laying and grouting, which stops stains soaking in without changing the colour. Outdoor tiles are typically resealed every three to five years; indoor tiles less often.

What is the difference between sandstone tiles and pavers?

Tiles are 20–30mm thick and need a rigid base such as a concrete slab; pavers are 50mm or thicker and can be laid on a compacted base. Both are sawn from the same Glenorie sandstone.

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