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Bluestone — is a dense, hard, fine-grained sandstone material. Thicknesses vary.   This material is usually large sized pieces up to several square ft each. Full range of colors includes blue, gray, green, and orangish brown. Lilac is very popular, it is a distinct color of dark burgundy. “Premium Blue” is available as a special order. Bluestone is available in irregular and patterned pieces. Covers approximately 70-80 square ft per ton.

 

Irregular (both full color and lilac)  - is a distinct color that is a dark burgundy shade. Truly one of the most beautiful flagstones available. Bluestone is randomly broken pieces, usually quite large, but fairly thin. Usually 1 1/2” + thick, 4 square ft and larger size pieces.
Patterned Bluestone - are pieces of flagstone that have been cut into increments of 6” (e.g. 12 x 12, 12 x 18, 12 x 24, 18 x 18, 18 x 24, etc.). These are nominal sizes (not exact) and thicknesses will vary slightly from 1”-2”. Makes a very formal, elegant appearance. Can be laid dry or wet (mortared).
Tumbler Stone — are small pieces of bluestone that are tumbled with sand and water in the barrel of a concrete mixer. After tumbling, these stones have soft, rounded edges and very flat, smooth surface areas. Thicknesses vary from Ύ”- 1 1/2” and sizes range from 4”-12”. Covers approximately 100 square ft per ton.
Garden Tumblers — are larger pieces of tumbled stone. They are thicker, 1/14”-2” and are 12”-24” pieces. Covers 75 square ft per ton.