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Loess Plateau - A Unique China Origin Sandstone

Stone Introduction

Stone Concept

Loess Plateau in China

Loess Plateau located in middle north of China is the world's largest loess (yellow earth) area which began to form since the Quaternary age.

The soil erosion of loess in the plateau is the main source of sediment in the Yellow River which goes through the plateau. The Yellow River is not only the most sandy river in the world, but it forms in the loess plateau region a unique geological appearance called 'a Loess Landform' which has thousands of ravines and ditches.

The Loess Plateau sandstone is quarried in the plateau. It brings us the simple and plain color tone that only the Loess Plateau has.

Quarry & Raw Stone

Raw stones of Loess Plateau sandstone split and cut into slabs at the quarry
Raw stones of Loess Plateau are cut and trimmed at the quarry.

Loess Plateau sandstone has a hard-wearing surface by splitting the stone block. This process is similar to that of a typical slate which has a riven/cleft surface upon split.

Loess Plateau is rich in color variation which is the major beauty of natural stone. It can be produced into series of walling and paving products. It's good for courtyards, villas, clubhouses, squares and other architectural decoration projects.

Stone Tile

Due to its rich colors, Loess Plateau tiles have a strong visual impact in any projects using this sandstone material.

Sawn Tile

Standard Size

The standard sawn tile we produce are sized at:

300x300x20-30mm
600x300x20-30mm
600x600x20-30mm
900x600x20-30mm

The major surface finish obtained is no doubt a natural cleft, riven finish.

Tiles cut-to-size 300x300x25mm
Tiles cut-to-size 300x300x25mm
Tiles cut-to-size 600x450x25mm
Tiles cut in different sizes and arranged in a specified pattern
Tiles cut in different sizes and arranged in a specified pattern
Tiles cut in different sizes and arranged in a specified pattern
Tiles cut in different sizes for specified wall cladding
Tiles cut in varied lengths and heights combined for a diverse look
A stone tile application for paving
A stone tiles application for wall cladding

Tumbled Tile

The most common method of 'tumbling process' is to cut the stone to the same size and place them into a rubber drum / barrel along with abrasive grit (rocks, sand etc.) and water. The tiles are literally tumbled over and over while the sand, rocks and water wear down their edges and soften their finish. Tumbled tiles not only have slightly rounded edges and corners but also a smooth and worn look.

Tumbled tiles cut-to-size and arranged in a specified pattern
Tumbled tiles cut-to-size and arranged in a specified pattern
Tumbled tiles cut-to-size and arranged in a specified pattern, zoom in

Brick Tile

We have been trying to cut Loess Plateau sandstone into brick size tile to intimate antiqued style bricks. Such stone application here looks tremendously impressive.

Brick tiles
A brick tile application

Stone Cladding & Flagstone

Stone Panel

Loess Plateau sandstone panel with tumbled finish
Loess Plateau sandstone panel with straight cut finish
Loess Plateau sandstone panel with straight cut finish
A counter wall example using Loess Plateau sandstone panels

Stone panels with straight cut finish
Stone panels with straight cut finish

Strip Style Slip

Split Top Strip

Narrow wall cladding strips

Narrow wall cladding strips
An indoor example using narrow wall cladding strips
An exterior narrow wall cladding strips application
An exterior narrow wall cladding strips application, zoom in

Ledge Style Strip

Loess Plateau strip-style slips
Loess Plateau strip-style slips interspersed with flats
Zoom In of Loess Plateau strip-style slips
Loess Plateau strip-style slips and stone-itself-cut corner/quoin

Regular Flat/Slip + Corner/Quoin

Split Top Flat/Slip

Wall cladding flats (often dry stack) are normally supplied in random size of L(100-400) x W(50-200) x T(20-30)mm.

Regular flat slips with broken edges
Regular flat slips with broken edges
Zoom In of regular flat slips with broken edges
Regular flat slips with with tumbled edges
A local B&B building using Loess Plateau sandstone wall cladding
A project of Loess Plateau sandstone dry stack flats

Split Top Stone-itself-cut Corner / Quoin

Loess Plateau sandstone stone-itself-cut corners / quoins
Zoom In of Loess Plateau sandstone stone-itself-cut corners / quoins

A mock up we have done using stone flats and corners
A mock up we have done using stone flats and corners

Irregular (random shape) Flat/Slip + Corner/Quoin

The following stone cladding are done in irregular shape and sizes. Both the flats (slips) and the corner pieces (quoin) have split top surfaces.

Loess Plateau irregular chopped stone slips
Loess Plateau irregular chopped stone slips and stone-itself-cut corner/quoin (left)
Loess Plateau irregular stone-itself-cut corners / quoins
An application of Loess Plateau sandstone random shape stone slips and quoins
Zoom In of Loess Plateau sandstone random shape stone slips application