Bluestone
Welcome to SK PIETRA, Melbourne’s leading Natural Stone supplier and installer.
SK PIETRA offers an extensive range of Natural Stone, Marble, Granite, Limestone, Dolomite and Quartzite slabs as well as a selection of Bluestone, Limestone and Travertine Tiles for residential homes & commercial spaces.
As a Melbourne based direct importer of Natural Stone, we are able to work closely with our international suppliers to ensure the quality and delivery of our Natural Stone materials. SK PIETRA is a chosen collaborator for leading architects, developers, builders, and interior designers in the commercial, retail and residential sectors both locally and nationally.
WHAT IS BLUESTONE?
In Australia, bluestone is a type of basalt and is characterised by its blue-grey colour tones.
One of the key characteristics of bluestone is the naturally occurring cat’s paws. These markings are formed from gas extrusions during the stone formation millions of years ago. Most bluestone orders should see the cats paws prominent in 15-25% of their batch subtly breaking up the blue-grey palette.
It is also common to see brown rust coloured tones in bluestone. This colour pigmentation occurs during formation from the natural matter in the ground. While rust in colour, this does not cause rust stains.
One natural imperfection that occurs in bluestone basalt tiles is tiny, fingernail-sized shallow holes that create a desirable texture. In quality bluestone, these irregularities are infrequent and will not affect the integrity of the stone tile itself.
WHAT IS BLUESTONE USED FOR?
Bluestone is a highly popular stone to use in indoor or outdoor environments. An advantage of Bluestone is that it is available in a wide range of finishes and sizes.
The blue-grey colour tones can suit a variety of architectural styles including both modern and traditional. Bluestone is very durable which is why it is used in a variety of applications from pathways and pool decks to steps, entryways and bathroom flooring. The stone can withstand temperature fluctuations, is extremely dense and has a higher breaking load limit above other materials such as concrete.
With over 100 five-star Google reviews, we are proud to be Australian owned and operated with a high level of exceptional service. Our all female team of driven & dedicated stone specialists are led by the first independent female stone importer in the industry who herself, has a wealth of knowledge in the delivery and project management of Natural Stone projects.
Call us for a FREE Consultation about your requirements or to arrange a tailored showroom appointment on (03) 8558 8088