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Understanding the natural formation and selecting suitable quarry faces before any stone is lifted.
Manufacturer and exporter since 1991 · +353 89 413 9274
SNK Surfaces is a Mint Sandstone manufacturer and exporter based in Gwalior, India. From our own 250-acre reserve we supply Mint Sandstone in two selections, White Mint and Fossil Mint, as calibrated paving, cobbles, steps, walling and bespoke architectural stone, to landscaping contractors, stone merchants, architects and distributors in more than 35 countries.
“Crated stock for a merchant yard, calibrated paving for a landscape contract, carved stone for a facade, or full container loads for overseas distribution. Whatever the scale, the stone comes from the same source and passes through the same hands.”
Our Mint Sandstone comes from a 250-acre quarry reserve in the Gwalior region of Madhya Pradesh. From the same deposit we grade two selections: the clean, pale White Mint and the warmer Fossil Mint with its natural markings. Extraction, block selection, cutting, finishing and packing are all handled by our own team, which is how we keep quality consistent from one shipment to the next and price fairly for trade buyers.
Mint Sandstone is a fine-grained, silica-rich sandstone that has been used in Indian architecture for generations. All of ours comes from a single 250-acre reserve, which is what makes the colour, structure and supply so consistent from one project to the next.
A pale cream base with soft warm tones, formed over millions of years and consistent across the whole deposit.
Enough proven reserve to supply repeat container loads and multi-phase projects without a change in material.
Extraction, selection, cutting and packing are done by our own team, so quality is checked at every stage.
Every block of Mint Sandstone begins its journey in our 250-acre quarry in Gwalior. From selective extraction to final dispatch, every stage is controlled to deliver consistent quality and reliable supply.
Understanding the natural formation and selecting suitable quarry faces before any stone is lifted.
Controlled extraction of stone blocks while preserving their natural integrity.
Blocks are assessed for colour, texture, structure and intended application.
Precision cutting transforms raw blocks into slabs, paving, steps, walling and bespoke elements.
Different finishes and surface treatments bring out the desired character and performance.
Finished products are checked, packed and prepared for projects in India and overseas.
An architect needs precision, a landscaper needs stone that lays well and lasts, a merchant needs stock that sells, and a distributor needs volume on time. We set up supply around each of them.
Stone that lays flat, grips underfoot and holds up to frost, for patios, paths, courtyards and pool surrounds.
Consistent, well-graded stock in the sizes that move, crated to arrive clean and display well.
Cut-to-size stone and carved elements for facades, villas, civic buildings and hospitality projects.
Container-scale supply from one source, with grading and packing handled before dispatch.
Every block is graded at the quarry. The cleanest, palest stone is supplied as White Mint (also known as Gwalior Mint); stone with warmer tones and natural fossil markings is supplied as Fossil Mint. Same deposit, same performance, two looks.
“Clean ivory to pale cream, with minimal variation.”
The most uniform selection of the deposit. Suited to contemporary schemes, pool surrounds, facades and interior floors where a light, even surface is wanted.
“Cream and buff tones with natural fossil-like markings.”
The same stone with more tonal variation and distinctive markings on the surface. Suited to gardens, courtyards, driveways and traditional settings where character is wanted.
Mint Sandstone is a fine-grained, silica-rich sedimentary rock, naturally formed over millions of years. Its pale cream base and subtle warm tones make it a versatile and durable choice for contemporary and traditional spaces.
Six standard finishes, each bringing out a different character in the same stone. Custom finishes on request.
Calibrated 22 mm is the standard for patios in the UK and Ireland. Every slab is cut to the same depth, so it lays level and quickly. 30 mm stock suits driveways and heavier use.
| Size (mm) | Common use |
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| 600 × 900 | Patios and garden paving, the most popular format |
| 600 × 600 | Courtyards and smaller patios |
| 600 × 450, 600 × 400 | Paths and mixed patio layouts |
| 600 × 290, 300 × 600 | Borders, edging and steps |
| 600 × 1200 | Large format and commercial paving |
| Patio pack | Mixed sizes for random laying |
| Cobbles | 200 × 50 × 50 herringbone, also 100 × 100 and 200 × 100. Mint cobbles |
| Coping | 1500 × 500 × 40, 900 × 500 × 40, 600 × 350 × 25. Mint coping |
Cut-to-size, radius pieces and bespoke formats are made to drawing. See Fossil Mint paving and White Mint (Gwalior Mint), or read calibrated vs uncalibrated paving.
From traditional paving to highly detailed architectural elements, our Mint Sandstone can be shaped to meet diverse design requirements.
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Patios, terraces, courtyards, walkways and landscape paving.
Natural spaces. Lasting impressions.
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Kerbs, staircases, pool copings, edges and thresholds.
Defining every detail.
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Walling, cladding, masonry, feature walls and boundary walls.
Natural texture. Timeless appeal.
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Driveways, pathways, courtyards and landscape patterns.
Traditional patterns. Contemporary spaces.
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Columns, CNC work, custom profiles, architectural elements and bespoke fabrication.
From vision to reality. In stone.
Natural stone becomes architecture when material, precision and craftsmanship come together. Our capabilities extend from standard formats to detailed CNC work and bespoke architectural elements developed around individual project requirements.
Classical and contemporary architectural forms
Precision-carved patterns and profiles
Custom dimensions and profiles
Designed for project-specific requirements
A single source, controlled processing, container-scale capacity and export experience across five continents.
Every block comes from our 250-acre reserve in Gwalior, so colour, structure and supply stay consistent from project to project.
White Mint for clean, contemporary schemes and Fossil Mint for warmer, traditional settings, graded from the same deposit.
Paving, cobbles, steps, copings, kerbs, walling and bricks, plus columns, CNC details and bespoke architectural elements.
Cut-to-size formats, calibrated thicknesses, radius pieces and CNC carving produced to drawings and approved samples.
A fine-grained, silica-rich sandstone with low water absorption and high crushing strength, formed over millions of years.
Full container loads for importers and distributors, or crated patio packs and project quantities for merchants and contractors, with grading and packing handled before dispatch.
From expansive landscape masterplans to bespoke interior feature walls, SNK Surfaces elevate spaces of every scale.
From national landmarks to luxury hospitality, Mint Sandstone has been chosen for projects where material character, durability and aesthetic appeal matter.
“Our quarry is the beginning of every surface we create. Formed over millions of years, Mint Sandstone is valued for its density, low water absorption and the way it weathers.”
One quarry in Gwalior. Mint Sandstone supplied to customers across five continents.
Direct access to our quarry resources in Gwalior ensures consistent supply and traceability from the origin.
Controlled selection, processing and quality assurance for dependable material, project after project.
From standard formats to CNC work and bespoke architectural elements, we make elements to suit each project.
A dedicated team and reliable logistics help us serve architects, developers, distributors and stone professionals across the globe.
We ship Mint Sandstone in 20 ft and 40 ft containers, mainly to the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Full loads and part or mixed loads are both available, so paving, steps, coping and cobbles can travel in one shipment.
Sizes, finish, selection and quantity confirmed. Video call or batch photos on request.
Cutting, finishing and crating at Gwalior, usually 15 to 45 days depending on the order.
From Mundra Port, India. Around 22 to 30 days to the UK and Ireland.
Delivered to the port you choose, with export documents handled by our team.
The two most asked-about Indian sandstones for patios. Same strength and laying method, very different feel.
Choose Mint for a warm, light scheme with cream walls, warm brick and sunny gardens. Choose Kandla Grey for a cool, modern scheme with grey render and black fencing. Full comparison: Gwalior Mint vs Kandla Grey.
| Factor | Mint | Kandla Grey |
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| Colour | Warm ivory to cream, fossil detail in Fossil Mint | Cool silver to blue grey |
| Feel | Warm, light, Mediterranean | Cool, clean, contemporary |
| Best with | Cream walls, warm brick, timber | Grey render, black and white |
| Hides | Marks show less in bright sun | Everyday urban dust |
| Source | Our own 250-acre reserve, Gwalior | Rajasthan, India |
A pale stone shows its best when it is laid well and sealed early. The same steps apply to White Mint and Fossil Mint.
Common questions from architects, merchants and importers. Anything else, ask us through the enquiry form.
Mint Sandstone is a fine-grained, silica-rich natural sandstone quarried in the Gwalior region of Madhya Pradesh, India. It has a pale ivory to cream base with soft warm tones, low water absorption and high crushing strength, which makes it suitable for paving, walling, steps, cobbles and carved architectural work.
No. Despite the name, Mint Sandstone is a light ivory, cream and beige stone. The name refers to the trade grade, not the colour.
Both come from the same deposit. White Mint (also sold as Gwalior Mint) is the cleanest, palest selection with minimal variation. Fossil Mint has warmer buff tones and natural fossil-like markings. Performance and durability are the same; the difference is appearance.
From a 250-acre quarry reserve that SNK Surfaces owns and operates in the Gwalior region of Madhya Pradesh, India. Extraction, block selection, cutting, finishing and packing are all handled by our own team.
Six standard finishes: honed, shotblast, sandblast, brushed, flamed and antique. Custom finishes can be produced on request.
Patio packs and paving, kerbstones, steps and copings, walling and bricks, cobbles including herringbone setts, and architectural or bespoke elements such as columns, CNC-carved panels and cut-to-size cladding.
Yes. We supply Mint Sandstone to customers in more than 35 countries across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, in full container loads as well as crated project quantities.
Yes. Samples are available on request. Send us your requirement through the enquiry form and we will arrange samples along with sizes, finishes, lead times and pricing.
In 20 ft or 40 ft containers from Mundra Port, India. Production usually takes 15 to 45 days and sea freight around 22 to 30 days to the UK and Ireland, so allow 6 to 10 weeks in total. We ship to the port of your choice.
Orders are quoted per container load, and part or mixed loads are available. A 20 ft container holds up to 550 m² of 22 mm calibrated paving.
Our sandstone reaches a wet PTV of 36 or more, which the HSE rates as low slip risk. Textured finishes such as riven, shotblast and flamed give the best grip near pools and steps.
Container loads of White Mint or Fossil Mint, crated patio packs for stock, or calibrated paving and bespoke pieces for a specific project. Tell us what you need and we will come back with sizes, finishes, lead times and pricing.
