Kadapha Black Limestone Blocks - Tumbled Stone Paving Blocks
Sawn Limestone - Stone Block Paving
Product Summary
These Kadapha natural black limestone paving blocks are ideal for driveway paving, garden paving, edges and borders. They are referred to as “Black Kadapha'' as they will initially appear very dark when wet (or treated with a black limestone sealer). However, if left untreated and allowed to mellow and bleach in the sun’s UV light, they will fade to a lighter, silvery grey tone. So you have the choice between two beautiful aesthetics - an aged and weathered “pewter” like appearance or the stronger, dark grey/black when treated with black stone sealer akin to the tone of onyx or basalt.
These Kadapha natural black limestone paving blocks are ideal for driveway paving, garden paving, edges and borders. They are referred to as “Black Kadapha'' as they will initially appear very dark when wet (or treated with a black limestone sealer). However, if left untreated and allowed to mellow and bleach in the sun’s UV light, they will fade to a lighter, silvery grey tone. So you have the choice between two beautiful aesthetics - an aged and weathered “pewter” like appearance or the stronger, dark grey/black when treated with black stone sealer akin to the tone of onyx or basalt.
Black Limestone Blocks - choose between a treated "black" appearance or a "pewter/silvery grey" naturally weathered appearance with these dark grey natural limestone paving blocks.
Garden / Driveway Paving - These natural stone blocks are ideal for garden and driveway paving
Style - suitable for both traditional and contemporary settings these blocks have a light textured surface and tumbled edges
Options - Available as a mixed size pack (200mm x 150mm, 150mm x 150mm, 150mm x 100mm) and single size pack (200mm x 100mm)
Durable - limestone is very hard-wearing and long lasting
Natural - beautiful rich tapestry of natural stone with varying hues and textures ensures that your driveway will look unique
Laying Comments - can be laid on a screeded sand and be jointed with kiln dried jointing sand
Sealant - we always recommend using Pavestone Black Stone Rejuvenator Sealer with black limestone products to protect their colour from sun-bleaching
Black limestone is a popular choice of stone for paving as it offers many benefits. To start with, you essentially have two choices of colour depending on whether you treat it or not - rich dark grey/black or weathered-aged pewter/silvery. The surface finish of limestone is also a preference for many people, being soft-riven with fewer and shallower ridges and seams when compared to sandstone. The surface often will have a characteristic “orange peel” texture which looks great and is pleasant to touch. Black limestone is very cost-effective, providing these great aesthetics with hard-wearing and durable properties, whilst still being reasonably priced.
Block Characteristics
These stone blocks are light-riven, meaning the surface ridges left when the stone is hewn are slight and gentle. The blocks are calibrated to 50mm depth (ideal for domestic driveways) and are sawn for consistent sizing and tumbled to soften the edges. This limestone is selected for its quality and is a high grade stone, meaning it is harder and stronger.
Indian Natural Stone
Our Black Kadapha is quarried in India from deep limestone beds where higher quality and harder stone is present. It is selected and processed by our expert team of quarrymen and masons to produce these beautiful natural stone blocks.
Driveway Paving & Paths
These paving blocks are 50mm deep, so they are ideal for driveways and can be used for domestic parking areas and access paths. Because blocks have a smaller format that slabs they are also ideal for garden paths, especially when it might twist or turn and the ability to change orientation without having to make cuts is helpful.
Decorative Paving
Stone block paving is often used to create decorative paving for garden features, whether that be small circular seating areas, paving around water features or sundials, or decorative geometric patterns, circles, fans or swirls to give your garden design some flair and individuality.
Borders and Edging
Garden design is heavily reliant on borders to define space, create contrast or draw the eye in specific directions. These blocks are great for garden edging and borders. A tried and tested design approach is to select blocks that offer contrast to the surface adjacent to the border.
Sealing
If you want to go for the “black limestone” appearance, then you can use specially formulated black stone sealer that will ensure your Black Kadapha looks black. Alternatively, if you like the current colour and shade of your blocks, you can seal them with a natural finish sealant that will leave them looking similar. If you are unsure of what finish you want, we recommend applying sealants to an unlaid block on the side/underside to give you a preview of the final appearance so you can decide if that’s what you like.
Installation Notes
Paving blocks can be installed all year around. Generally you are laying block paving on a hardcore subbase with sharp sand bedding layer, so it can be laid in colder weather as there is no bedding mortar to be hindered by frost.
You’ll need the following materials:
Subbase - Type 1 MOT Hardcore (150mm compacted)
Bedding Layer - sharp sand (50mm screed)
Jointing - kiln dried sand
Specifications
Contractor Pack 450 Pieces (Mixed Sizes)
Single Size Pack 450 Pieces (200 x 100 x 50 mm)
1 x Sample (200 x 100 mm)
No. of Pieces
450
450
1
Pack Coverage (m²)
10.5
9
0.02
Range
Stone Blocks
Stone Blocks
Paving
Prod Type
Stone Block Paving
Stone Block Paving
Sample
Material
Limestone
Limestone
Limestone
Finish
Light Riven
Light Riven
Light Riven
Finish (Edge)
Tumbled Edge
Tumbled Edge
Tumbled Edge
Colour
Dark Grey
Dark Grey
Dark Grey
Colour Group
Black
Black
Black
Dimension (W)
Varies
200
200
Dimension (H)
Varies
100
100
Dimension (D)
50
50
50
Interior / Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Pack Contents
C/PACK
200 x 100
Sample
Pack Sold As
Contractor Pack
Single Size Pack
Sample
Pack Description
200 x 150 Qty 150 150 x 150 Qty 150 100 x 150 Qty 150
200 x 100 Qty Qty 450
1 x sample
Pieces Description
Blocks
Blocks
sample
Deliveries normally take place Monday to Friday, excluding bank and public holidays, usually between 8am to 6pm.
Deliveries are made using a tail lift vehicle, which requires a solid, flat surface for the offload.
Unless otherwise requested, all deliveries are to the kerbside only (e.g. in the road adjacent to the kerb). We recommend reserving some space for your delivery. The driver may attempt to place the product on a driveway at their discretion. Please note, we cannot deliver onto a slope.
When we confirm your order has been despatched by email, you should:
Check the address details and telephone number so that we can contact you if necessary on the day of delivery.
Ensure the delivery area is flat and solid enough to take the weight of a pallet truck.
Advise of any constraints which may restrict access to the delivery address.
Please ensure you or your representative is available to sign for the delivery, otherwise, you may be liable for a re-delivery charge per pack if the goods are unable to be left.
For large orders, alternative delivery methods can be arranged. Please call our office on 01993 608 824 to discuss any delivery requirements or to seek clarification.
Whilst every effort is made to deliver the products on the agreed delivery date, we cannot be held responsible for matters beyond our control that results in your products not arriving on the day specified.
We only ship to mainland UK addresses.
Expedited Delivery (Next Day/Next 48 Hours)
We are able to offer expedited shipping (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm) in zones 1-3 for orders placed before 11:00am. For zone 1 and zone 2 the service is Next Working Day, for zone 3 it is Next 48 Hours (2 Working Days). Orders placed after 11:00am will be shipped on the following day. Expedited deliveries are not available in zones 4-5. Expedited deliveries will be prioritised to achieve the desired delivery date (however, please be aware that they are subject to the same caveats regarding the potential for delays outside our control).
Expedited orders placed from 11:01am Friday to 11:00am Monday will be despatched on Monday and delivered to you on Tuesday (Zone 1 and 2) or Wednesday (Zone 3).
Limited Vehicle Access
Narrow and small lanes, etc, may not be suitable for our delivery vehicles. Standard vehicle sizes are 18-tonne (L: 11m x W: 2.55m x H:4m) and 7.5-tonne (L: 7.8m x W: 2.55m x H:3.5m), the latter being the size of a dustbin lorry. If your delivery address has limited access (e.g. a bin lorry cannot get to the delivery address normally), please let us know when placing the order. This can be done (in the delivery notes field in the checkout, or via email [email protected] or by talking to a member of our sales team when place this order by phone).
We will then see if delivery is possible, and what the additional cost may be for any specialist vehicles required (e.g. hi-ab crane, moffatt truck or smaller 3.5-tonne Luton Van). We will contact prior to despatch of goods, and you can accept any additional delivery costs, designate an alternative shipping address or cancel the order at that time.
Delivery Cut-Off Time (Same day Despatch)
Cut-off time for same day despatch is 12pm (Noon). All orders made after this time will be despatched the next working day.
For example, an order placed at 2pm for next day delivery on a Monday will be despatched on Tuesday for delivery Wednesday.
Small Item Courier
All small items such as Pointfix Jointing compound, paving sealers, and paving cleaners are sent via a separate courier service.
My Delivery is late. Am I entitled to compensation?
We strongly advise not to arrange any trades person or equipment hire until the goods have been delivered, in case of any unforeseen circumstances resulting in a delayed delivery. Deliveries are carried out by a third party delivery company. Whilst we make every effort for the goods to be delivered in the given time frame, this is just an estimation and never is guaranteed, therefore we cannot be held responsible for any matters beyond our control that result in your delivery being delayed. You are not entitled to any compensation.
Shipping Price List (See zone Diagram below price list)
Shipping Zone
Parcel Courier Item Charge
Standard Shipping Pallet Haulage Item Charge
Standard Shipping Delivery Estimate (Working Days)
*3-5 working days in Zone 1 and Zone 2; 3-6 working days in Zone 3 and Zone 4; 4-7 working days in Zone 5. **order must be placed before cut off time 12:00 noon. ***minimum lead time of 3 working days in Zone 1, 4 working days in Zone 2 & Zone 3, 5 working days in Zone 4, and 6 working days in Zone 5 - order must be placed before cut off time 12:00 noon. ****Saturday pallet deliveries have additional charges - the team will quote you separately if you request a Saturday delivery.
Please call our office on 01993 608 824 to discuss any delivery requirements or for clarification.
***Whilst every effort is made to deliver the products on the agreed delivery date we cannot be held responsible for matters beyond our control that results in your products not arriving on the expected day***
Our samples can be found on the relevant product page in the list of purchasing options.
If there is no sample listed on the product page you are interested in, that means unfortunately we currently cannot offer samples for that product.
A typical sample is roughly 200mmx100mm (The size of a house brick) and about 10mm in thickness.
Samples are charged at £8.99 including delivery.
Please note, we aim to deliver all samples within 5-7 working days.
Colour / tone variations in natural stone
Due to the nature of the material, no two pavers are alike. Particular shades of natural stone will have a slight colour variation. Where appropriate, we will supply a leaflet that will help demonstrate this variation in colour.
Please Note - Samples are not available on Clearance Products.
Due to the limited stock/availability of clearance products, unfortunately, we cannot cannibalise them to provide samples.
Split Packs
If you need a specific amount of paving we offer mini-packs for most of our best selling products that will allow you to achieve the right coverage in most cases. However, if you don't see an available mini-pack option you can call our team during office hours to arrange for a split pack order.
To Order A Split Pack Please Call Our Sales Team
Tel: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
01993 608 824
Need a specific amount - call our team now and we can arrange splitting down a pallet so you get specifically what you need.
Pallets that are split down are not included as free delivery. Standard Split Pack Pallet Delivery Fee Applies, which is £75 (Expedited options may incur extra charges - POA). This £75 covers the extra charge of a new wooden crate / pallet, packaging, labour & haulage delivery charge.
What is a split pack?
Paving products are palletised or crated to allow them to be transported and stored efficiently. This means they are generally sold with a specific number of pieces per pallet/crate. However, customers sometimes need less than a full pallet for their project. In these cases, we can split down the pallet by hand and then re-pack, re-bind and re-hood the pallet so they receive just the paving they need, saving you money on buying a full pack and having wasted slabs left over. Please remember to include 10% extra on your measured area for cuts/corners/breakage
Split Pack Exclusions
Please note we cannot split down packs of Bekstone Walling or Clearance Products.
Payment Options
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Trading Ethically
Pavestone has always been acutely conscious of the concerns raised through consumers’ increasing awareness of the ethical issues associated with the production of natural stone products.
For many years we have been importing only from audited stone producers who can successfully demonstrate that their processes meet the moral and ethical codes as established by the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) Base Code. In doing so we have contributed to the economic success of the communities in which our stone processors work and have helped to provide a safer and more secure working environment for our supplier partners' employees. Pavestone is committed to ensuring that the working conditions of employees in our partner supply companies meet or exceed international standards and for many years we have adopted the ETI Base Code as a criteria for our supply chain.
The ETI Base Code
Employment should be freely chosen with no forced, bonded or involuntary labour.
Workers have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively.
A safe and healthy working environment shall be provided.
Child labour shall not be used.
Wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income.
Working hours are not excessive and comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards.
Workers should be treated equally regardless of race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.
Regular employment for individuals should be provided where work is ongoing.
No harsh or inhumane treatment of workers. Physical abuse (or threat of), sexual or other harassment including verbal abuse or intimidation shall be prohibited.
For further information on the Ethical Trading Initiative and the Base Code please visit: www.ethicaltrade.org
Helping To Provide A Better Future
Pavestone has a fundamental belief that the poor and vulnerable within the communities that produce our stone products should derive benefits from our local trading beyond the simplicity of the stone workers pay. We work closely in partnership with our suppliers to improve the quality of life, not only for those immediately employed by our supply partners but also all those living in and around their community.
Sustainability
Pavestone strives to minimise and continually reduce the adverse impacts of all our operations both in the immediate, local environment and throughout our supply chain globally. We also seek to contribute to the economic success of the communities in which we work and to provide a safe, secure working environment for both our employees and our supplier partners’ employees.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives seek to make our businesses more accountable for our actions and decisions. We are committed to full legal compliance in all that we do and to make our business accountable to those that we directly or indirectly impact upon through the adoption of good practices.
Practices include:
Creating a safe environment and a rewarding career for all our employees.
Hold regular local residents 'open meetings' to discuss our impact on their local life.
Monitoring and managing the environmental impact of all our operations.
Monitoring and understanding the environmental impact of our suppliers' operations.
Environment Policy
Pavestone recognises that it has an obligation to help protect the environment and the neighbourhoods in which we operate. Our awareness is a fundamental part of the Pavestone business strategy. We will seek as far as is reasonably practicable to minimise the company's effects on the environment.
Main initiatives include:
Ensuring environmental issues are considered carefully at all levels when planning and conducting business activities and that our employees understand and act in accordance with our environmental aims
Working co-operatively with regulatory bodies including the environment agency and local authorities in addition to our industry trade association the Builders' Merchants Federation (BMF) so as to facilitate full awareness and contribution to environmental legislation changes
Managing our activities in line with best business practice to control the impact on the local community from noise, dust, light emissions and traffic movements
Annual reduction in energy consumption water usage waste production and improved segregation for reuse/recycling
Production of environmentally friendly ranges of products.
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