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Wilderness Grey Sandstone in Mid Grey
Wilderness Grey is a mid grey sandstone with a natural split finish that gives every piece genuine texture and character. Laid as paving, it reads as solid and grounded without feeling cold. The natural variation in tone across pieces creates visual interest without being busy. Multiple format options mean you can mix crazy paving for informal areas with larger tiles or steppers for defined paths and pool surrounds.
Product Snapshot
- Natural split finish for genuine texture and grip
- Mid grey with natural colour variation
- Multiple format options: crazy paving, tiles, french pattern, steppers, bullnose, and coping
- Outdoor paving and pool coping only
- Sample pieces on display in our Oakleigh East showroom
Description
Wilderness Grey is a mid grey sandstone with a natural split finish, meaning every face has genuine texture and variation. The colour sits neutral enough to work with both contemporary and traditional architecture, alongside charcoal renders, timber screens, or planted areas. Because each piece has natural colour variation in tone, no two tiles lay identically, which creates visual depth across a paved area rather than a flat, uniform surface.
As a natural split sandstone, Wilderness Grey develops character over time. The textured surface is naturally slip-resistant and improves with weathering as the stone hardens. It's frost-resistant and won't degrade with moisture or UV exposure, making it reliable for Melbourne's climate and Australian conditions generally. The split finish also provides excellent grip underfoot when wet, which is why it works well for pool surrounds and outdoor entertaining areas.
Wilderness Grey comes in multiple formats: crazy paving for informal layouts, tiles and french pattern for structured designs, steppers for pathway definition, and bullnose and coping for finished edges. This flexibility means you can mix formats within a single project. Sample pieces are on display in our Oakleigh East showroom, where you can see the true colour and texture in full scale.
Sizing and Specs
| Product Type | Size | Finish | Thickness | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Paving | Random sizes | Natural split | 18 - 30 mm | Per m² |
| Tile | 600 × 400 mm | Natural split | 22 mm | Sold individually |
| French Pattern | Mixed sizes | Natural split | 20 mm | Per m² |
| Bullnose Edging | 600 × 300 mm | Natural split | 30 mm | Sold individually |
| Bullnose Edging | 600 × 400 mm | Natural split | 30 mm | Sold individually |
| Dropface Coping | 600 × 400 mm | Natural split | 20 / 40 mm | Sold individually |
| Stepper | 600 × 500 mm | Natural split | 30 mm | Sold individually |
| Stepper | 800 × 600 mm | Natural split | 30 mm | Sold individually |
Technical Resources
FAQ's
Is Wilderness Grey slippery when wet?
No. The natural split finish provides excellent grip underfoot, even when wet. The textured surface is naturally slip-resistant, which is why it works so well for pool surrounds and outdoor entertaining areas where wet feet are common. Unlike polished stones, the split surface keeps its traction whether dry or wet.
What's the difference between crazy paving, tiles, and french pattern?
Crazy paving is random-sized pieces (18–30 mm thick) that fit together like a jigsaw, creating an informal, organic look. Tiles are the single size 600 × 400 mm at 22 mm thick, for more structured layouts. French pattern is mixed sized pieces at 20 mm thick, giving a more defined appearance than crazy paving but less uniform than single-size tiles. All three can be used together in the same project, so you might use french pattern for the main patio and crazy paving for a surrounding pathway.
How does Wilderness Grey change over time?
Natural split sandstone develops character as it weathers. The textured surface gradually hardens, improving grip and durability over time. The stone doesn't fade or degrade; instead, it settles into a natural patina that sits deeper than the initial finish. This is part of the material's appeal — it's a stone that genuinely ages well rather than looking artificially maintained. If you want to see how it matures, ask our team about projects they've completed over the past few years.
What formats do you recommend for pool surrounds?
For pool edges, use the bullnose edging (600 × 300 mm or 600 × 400 mm at 30 mm thick) which has a rounded edge for safety. The 800 × 600 mm stepper is excellent for pool decks where you want larger format pieces that define the space. Both have the same natural split finish as the paving, so they integrate seamlessly. Crazy paving also works if you want an informal feel around the pool, but tiles or french pattern read more structured and are easier to maintain around water features.
How much colour variation is there between pieces?
Wilderness Grey is mid grey with natural variation in tone across pieces. This variation is part of the stone's character — no two pieces are identical. When laid, this creates visual depth and interest rather than a flat, repeated appearance. The colour remains consistent enough to work as a coherent paved area, but individual pieces won't match perfectly. Samples are on display in our Oakleigh East showroom so you can see the full range of variation in one place.
Can Wilderness Grey be used indoors?
No. Wilderness Grey is suited to outdoor paving and pool coping only. The natural split finish and the weathering process that gives the stone its character are designed for external use. For indoor flooring, we have other sandstone options that work better. Our team can recommend alternatives if you're looking for similar tones for interior spaces.
