Kandla Grey Indian Sandstone Paving Slabs - Sawn & Honed - 600x600 - 20mm - Smooth Paving

So you want that refined sawn & honed finish but in a more practical, handleable format? The 600×600mm size gives you the smooth contemporary aesthetic without the backbreaking weight of large slabs. Good middle ground between premium appearance and DIY-friendly installation - though still natural stone with all that entails.

Why This Size Makes Sense

At 600×600mm with honed finish, you get:

Practical advantages:

• Manageable single-person handling (still heavy but doable)
• Easier cutting and adjustment when needed
• Better for smaller patios where proportion matters
• More forgiving installation than large formats
• Simpler edge details and curved areas
• Reasonable DIY prospect if you're experienced

Aesthetic benefits:

• That refined honed surface you want
• Clean contemporary look
• More grout lines than 900×600mm but still fairly seamless
• Square format allows various laying patterns
• Appropriate scale for most garden sizes

The weight's still significant - maybe 18-22kg per slab depending on thickness - but manageable rather than requiring mechanical handling or constant two-person lifting.

The Honed Finish Appeal

That sawn and honed surface delivers:

• Smooth, refined feel underfoot (nicer than rough riven)
• Contemporary aesthetic bridging traditional stone and modern styling
• Shows the stone's natural character beautifully
• Easier furniture movement (chairs don't catch on texture)
• Clean architectural lines

Still has enough texture for grip and safety - it's honed, not polished. Won't be slippery when wet, just feels more refined than heavily textured riven finishes.

The Kandla Grey colour looks particularly good with honed finish - those subtle blue-grey undertones and natural markings show up nicely on the smoother surface.

Natural Stone Reality

All the usual sandstone characteristics apply:

• Porous material benefiting from sealing
• Ages and develops character over time
• Requires more care than porcelain
• Can stain if you're not careful with spills
• Authentic natural material with variation between slabs

The honed finish doesn't change fundamental stone behaviour - it's still natural sandstone that needs appropriate care and maintenance.

Honed vs Riven - What's The Difference?

If you're choosing between sawn & honed and standard riven Kandla Grey:

Sawn & Honed gives you:

• Smoother, more refined surface
• Contemporary architectural aesthetic
• Easier cleaning (less texture to scrub)
• Better for modern properties
• More expensive (extra processing)
• Shows dirt more readily (smooth surfaces do)

Standard Riven gives you:

• More texture and rustic character
• Traditional natural stone feel
• Better at hiding minor marks
• Suits period properties
• Lower cost
• More grip from pronounced texture

Neither's objectively better - depends on your garden style, property type, and personal preference.

Installation Considerations

600×600mm is reasonably DIY-friendly IF:

• You're physically capable of handling 20kg slabs repeatedly
• You've got proper base preparation sorted
• You understand natural stone laying principles
• You've got necessary tools (wet saw for cutting)
• You're patient and detail-oriented

The honed finish demands precision - imperfections show more on smooth surfaces than rough ones. Get your levels right, ensure consistent joints, take your time.

Still easier than large-format slabs though. More manageable material that one person can work with carefully.

Where 600×600mm Honed Works

Particularly suited for:

• Medium-sized patios (10-30 square metres)
• Contemporary gardens with modern properties
• Projects wanting refined stone without huge slabs
• DIY builds where handling matters
• Gardens bridging traditional and modern styles
• Spaces where furniture movement matters (smoother surface helps)