Kandla Grey Indian Sandstone Paving Slabs - Sawn & Honed - 1200x600 - 20mm - Smooth Paving

Right, so 1200×600mm is properly large for natural stone paving. These slabs are substantial - both in appearance and weight - creating that seamless, high-end look with minimal joints. Combined with the sawn & honed finish, you're looking at premium contemporary stone that makes a real statement. Not for everyone or every project, but stunning when used appropriately.

What 1200×600mm Actually Means

Let's talk size reality. At 1200×600mm, each slab covers 0.72 square metres - you're laying significantly fewer pieces to cover the same area compared to smaller formats. That means:

Visual advantages:

• Fewer grout lines = cleaner, more seamless appearance
• Makes spaces feel larger and more expansive
• Contemporary, architectural aesthetic
• Premium, expensive-looking result

Practical considerations:

• HEAVY - typically 35-45kg per slab depending on thickness
• Requires two-person handling minimum
• Not suitable for DIY unless you're experienced and have help
• Loading, transport, and installation all more challenging
• Professional installation basically essential

If you're thinking DIY with these, honestly reconsider unless you're confident, fit, and have reliable help. One person struggling with 40kg slabs is asking for injury or damaged stone.

The Honed Finish Appeal

That sawn and honed surface gives you:

• Smooth, refined feel underfoot
• Contemporary rather than rustic aesthetic
• Shows the stone's natural character beautifully
• Easier furniture movement (no catching on rough texture)
• Cleaner, more architectural lines

Still textured enough for grip and safety, just more polished than standard riven finishes. Bridges that gap between natural stone authenticity and modern refined styling.

The large format actually suits the honed finish perfectly - those clean expanses of smooth stone create impressive contemporary surfaces that feel genuinely luxurious.

Natural Stone Reality Check

Still natural sandstone with all the usual characteristics:

• Porous material benefiting from sealing
• Ages and develops patina over time
• Requires maintenance and care
• Can stain if spills aren't managed
• More work than porcelain but authentic material

The large format and honed finish don't change fundamental stone behaviour. You're just presenting it in a more refined, contemporary way.

Installation Requirements

Be realistic about what large-format natural stone demands:

Base preparation:

• Needs absolutely solid, level base
• Large slabs show any substrate imperfections
• Professional groundwork essential
• Proper compaction and mortar bed critical

Handling and laying:

• Mechanical handling equipment often useful
• Two-person minimum throughout
• Precision important (mistakes visible on large clean surfaces)
• Edge cutting requires proper equipment

This isn't a DIY-friendly format unless you really know what you're doing. Budget for professional installation - it's worth it to get the premium result these slabs deserve.

Where It Excels

1200×600mm Kandla Grey Sawn & Honed particularly suits:

• Larger patio areas (minimum 20-30 square metres really)
• Contemporary properties with modern architecture
• Projects where premium aesthetic matters
• Gardens wanting that seamless, expansive look
• Entertaining spaces photographing for magazines
• Budgets accommodating both premium stone and professional installation