Cement-based washed stone is a traditional classic decorative material that uses white cement as the main binder, mixed with natural colored stones and colored sand as aggregates. After mixing, spreading, and curing, the surface is washed and polished to reveal the stone particles. It has a simple and natural texture, moderate cost, and strong overall integrity, making it suitable for spaces and outdoor projects that pursue a retro and rustic style.
Cement-based washed stone stands as a timeless, eco-friendly decorative surfacing material that beautifully bridges the raw beauty of natural geology with the structural dependability of modern cementitious engineering. This architectural solution utilizes premium, high-strength silicate white cement as its core binders, which is scientifically formulated and blended with a curated matrix of premium aggregates, including vibrant natural colored stones, fine quartz sands, and high-density basalt chips. Following a systematic sequence of uniform mixing, precision spreading, mechanical compacting, and controlled hydration curing, a specialized water-washing and meticulous polishing process is executed. This artisan craftsmanship carefully exposes the natural texture, deep depth, and organic coloration of the embedded stone particles, creating a seamless decorative surface with a distinctive rustic charm and undeniable visual cohesion.
The resulting product masterfully combines the rugged aesthetic appeal of natural masonry with the outstanding dimensional stability of a high-performance concrete substrate. It features a remarkably uniform distribution of exposed stone particles across the entire layout, offering a smooth, warm texture that is tactilely pleasing yet inherently slip-resistant. Because it eliminates the grout lines and vulnerable seams typical of traditional modular paving tiles, it delivers exceptional structural integrity and resists the cracking, shifting, or weed growth that often plagues exterior pathways. This seamless design element makes it a highly preferred decorative medium for heavy-traffic municipal engineering, extensive landscape architecture projects, grand public plazas, and retro-inspired commercial developments.
Beyond its classic artistic values, cement-based washed stone is highly regarded among global procurement managers and structural planners for its remarkable cost-efficiency and adaptability to large-scale construction environments. It offers architects immense creative freedom, allowing for entirely customizable aggregate size gradations, custom coloration options, and complex patterns that complement both vintage heritage preservation sites and sleek contemporary landscapes.
Furthermore, this sustainable architectural surface exhibits incredible resistance to extreme weather conditions, heavy pedestrian loads, ultraviolet degradation, and freeze-thaw cycles. It requires minimal long-term maintenance and patinas beautifully over time without losing its fundamental grip or structural strength. While preserving the vintage charm, authenticity, and historical texture of traditional stonemasonry, this advanced cement-based formulation successfully satisfies the rigorous decorative, ecological, and functional performance benchmarks demanded by modern spaces. It provides a permanent, sustainable architectural finish that elevates the commercial value and aesthetic longevity of any indoor or outdoor project environment.
We offer the following customization services
Customizable Colors: We support customization of solid and blended colors based on project styles. We can precisely adjust the ratio of cement to aggregate according to client color swatches and design renderings to achieve a variety of tones, including vintage gray, natural beige, and vibrant hues, to suit different spatial atmospheres (such as subdued color schemes for municipal projects or unique color palettes for cultural and creative spaces).
Customizable Dimensions and Thickness: There are no fixed specifications; dimensions can be customized based on the project’s paving area, load-bearing requirements, and subgrade conditions. The standard installation thickness is 10–20 mm, but this can be adjusted to 8–25 mm as needed to meet the load-bearing requirements of different scenarios (e.g., 10–12 mm for sidewalks, 15–20 mm for garage entrances).
Customizable Materials: Aggregate types (natural river pebbles, colored sand, basalt, quartz sand, etc.) and particle sizes (2–4 mm, 4–6 mm, 6–8 mm, etc.) can be selected as needed; cement grades can be customized (32.5, 42.5, or 52.5) to meet different strength requirements; Supports the addition of functional additives such as freeze-resistant, waterproof, and early-strength agents, suitable for special engineering scenarios such as extremely cold regions and humid environments.
Customizable Material Combinations: Based on project budgets and functional requirements, customize the aggregate-to-cement ratio and aggregate particle size combinations (e.g., fine-grained texture, coarse-grained anti-slip), or mix different types of aggregates (e.g., colored stone + colored sand combinations) to balance aesthetics and practicality.
Customizable Labels and Packaging: Product packaging labels can be printed with project names, batch numbers, installation instructions, traceability codes, and other information to meet corporate warehousing management and project traceability requirements; packaging specifications (25kg/bucket, 50kg/bucket, ton bags) are customizable to accommodate bulk transportation and on-site construction needs; label materials are waterproof and wear-resistant to ensure information remains clear throughout the distribution process.
Sample-Based Customization: We support customers providing physical samples to precisely replicate core characteristics such as color, aggregate texture, and particle size distribution; we can produce multiple sample versions free of charge for customer approval, ensuring that mass production aligns with project expectations and reducing collaboration risks.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | BD–SNXS01 |
| Product Type | Cement-based washed stone (single-component powder + aggregate) |
| Aggregate Particle Size | 0.5–3 mm / 3–5 mm (customizable) |
| Aggregate Content | Powder : Aggregate = 1 : 2.0–3.0 (by weight) |
| Finished Thickness | Floors: 10–20 mm; Walls: 8–15 mm |
| Setting Time (25°C) | Initial set: 2–3 hours; Final set: 4–6 hours |
| Curing Time | At room temperature, light loads can be applied after 7 days; design strength is reached after 14 days |
| Compressive Strength (28 days) | ≥35 MPa |
| Flexural Strength (28 days) | ≥6.0 MPa |
| Abrasion Resistance (Weight Loss) | ≤0.5 g |
| Friction Coefficient | Dry condition ≥0.70; Wet condition ≥0.55 |
| Linear Shrinkage | ≤0.15% |
| Freeze-thaw Resistance | No cracking or delamination after 25 cycles between -20°C and 20°C |
| VOC Content | ≤1 g/L (near-zero emissions) |
| Water Resistance | No peeling, efflorescence, or loss of strength after 7 days of immersion |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1000 kg |