Sandstone Projects

Paving

• Sandstone is commonly used in paving projects because of its uniform appearance and color variety. It can be used in driveways, sidewalks, or interior hallways. Often less expensive than other masonry products, you can make improvements to your home without breaking the bank. Match the colors of exterior sandstone paving with the accent colors of your siding to complement the home. Sandstone is also relatively easy to break, so you could add additional decoration to your driveway by laying out a mosaic pattern with different shades of the same color. Any dust that is left behind can be used to fill cracks in the mosaic.

Table and Tabletops

• Sandstone is also used to make natural tables and tabletops. Smooth a large slab so that plates, cups and other tabletop items can sit flat. A base can also be built from the same shade of sandstone or from a color that matches the tabletop. Make sure that the base is wide enough to support the weight of the top so that the table is sturdy and reliable. The top could also be placed onto a square wooden base to support the weight.

Cladding

• Cladding is the process of adding a material such as sandstone to the siding of your home to strengthen it and shield against exterior elements. Sandstone is often used in cladding because of its relatively inexpensive cost and natural appearance. It is a durable material, so it will become a long-term addition to your home. If you can not afford to clad the whole home, accent certain areas of the house, such as the porch or garage.

Flowerbeds

• Sandstone is easy to break into fragments, which can be used to fill your flowerbeds in the place of mulch. Lay down landscaping fabric before you begin to help prevent weeds from entering flowerbeds. Cut holes for the flowers or garden fixtures. Cover the surface of the landscaping fabric with chips of sandstone. These chips can be all the same shade, but will look best if you combine shades that match.