Bluestone

Featuring the best bluestone products in New Zealand

At ArchiPro, we sell only the best bluestone tiles and products from tried and tested suppliers in New Zealand. Bluestone can be purchased in the form of tiles for flooring, paving or cladding, or in stone slab form for larger construction projects and features. Bluestone’s impressive durability and strength make it a versatile material with a wide variety of potential uses around the home or workplace in New Zealand. Its blue-grey colour can sometimes include hints of rusty tones, providing extra visual flair.

Finishes for bluestone tiles

Thermal finish for bluestone tiles

The surface of a thermal bluestone tile is heat-treated to create a textured, non-slip surface. Thermal bluestone tiles are very popular for all types of walkways and outdoor surfaces that need to be non-slip, even in the rain.

Honed finish for bluestone tiles

The surface of a honed bluestone tile will be smoother than other finishes and the hue may be darkened slightly. Honed bluestone tiles are most often used indoors where their sheeny surface is most appreciated.

Natural cleft finish for bluestone tiles

Cleft bluestone tiles have a smooth backside and an outward surface that is deliberately unrefined. This creates a more natural look that works well in outdoor and rustic environments. Cleft bluestone tiles are particularly grippy, even when very wet.

The advantages of high-quality bluestone products

Bluestone is affordable and easy to install in homes and workplaces in New Zealand. In terms of strength, bluestone slab or tiles outperforms concrete, making it a practical and long-lasting material for high-traffic areas such as driveways or walkways. The appealing blue-grey colour of bluestone can suit a wide variety of decors and environments, both modern and rustic. The size of bluestone tiles is very variable so it's important to discuss the pricing with professionals. It’s also important to find tiles with dimensions that neatly fit the space in which you’re looking to install them.

How to choose bluestone products that are right for you

Bluestone can range in colour between blue and grey hues. Before purchasing, you should test the colour of the bluestone you’re considering in the environment you’re planning to install it in. Be aware that, sometimes, “full range” is used to refer to bluestone that contains hints of other colours, such as rust, sliver, brown, green, or even purple. Consider what kind of finish will be most practical for your bluestone tiles; remember, thermal and cleft finishes are non-slip, whereas honed is not. Other types of stone slabs are available like quartz stone slabs or engineered stones.