Sandstone Flooring??

[ratamahata]

Hi all,

you guys seem pretty clued up here so i just wanted to ask... would a sandstone tile be good as a partial substrate (partnered with sand)

an example:

http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/fencing-paving-decking/paving-walling-driveway/paving/-style%3Enatural_sandstone/Bradstone-Natural-Sandstone-Paving-Fossil-Buff-L-60-x-W-30cm-9273461

thoughts and opinions please!!

 

[william488]

most everyone here will say do not use sand as a substrate. Loose sand can become a impact for your beardies. As for the sandstone, that should be fine but the only thing I would personally appose to sandstone is that it is very porous, and bacteria, part of their droppings etc can be "soaked" into the stone making it a stinking mess, and may cause bacteria issues. If you do go with a sandstone as a substrate, look at having it sealed, but make sure the sealant is not toxic. Another thing you can think of is if you like the look of sandstone, I am sure they have non-porous "tile" in the sandstone look or other materials that will look like sandstone.