Black Cube Stone Lashtre

Black Lashtre Cube Stone is one of the most authentic, luxurious, and widely used stones for villa landscaping, luxury walkways, garden design, and even interior decoration. With its deep, uniform black color, it imparts a unique and modern aesthetic to any space. Coupled with its very high durability, it has become a top choice for architects and property owners.

Origin & Composition

Black Lashtre Cube Stone is quarried from high-quality travertine mines in the Lashtre region of Isfahan Province, Iran. Despite its name, this stone is a type of travertine. However, it is distinguished from other travertines by its compact texture, very low porosity, and uniform black color.

After quarrying, the stone is cut into square or rectangular cubes (typically in dimensions of 5x5x5 cm, 5x10x5 cm, and 7x7x7 cm). Its surface is then hammered or bush-hammered to provide excellent anti-slip properties, making it completely safe for outdoor areas.

Advantages and Unique Features

• Magnificent Uniform Black Color: The depth of the black color creates a stunning contrast with green foliage, resulting in a luxurious and modern ambiance.

• High Strength and Resistance: Due to its dense texture, Lashtre stone offers exceptional resistance to pressure, abrasion, and impact, making it fully suitable for light vehicle traffic.

• Anti-Slip Properties: The hammered surface of these cubes provides necessary friction even in rainy or snowy conditions, preventing accidents.

• Frost Resistance: The stone’s very low porosity prevents water absorption, making it highly resistant to freeze-thaw cycles in winter.

• Long-Term Durability: This stone does not fade when exposed to weather elements like direct sunlight and rain, maintaining its beauty for many years.

• Easy and Quick Installation: Its regular cubic shape allows for easy installation in various patterns (straight, herringbone, basketweave, etc.).

Disadvantages

• Relatively Higher Price: Due to its high quality and grade, it is more expensive than some other cube stones, such as Qom cube stone or river rock.

• Heat Absorption: The black color causes the stone to absorb more solar heat, which may make the surface hot on warm summer days. (This can be somewhat mitigated by choosing larger sizes).

Primary Applications

• Villa and garden paving

• Walkways and garden pathways

• Landscaping for restaurants, hotels, and luxury commercial complexes

• Pool and fountain edging

• Interior decoration: As flooring for modern living rooms, wall cladding, etc.

• Villa parking areas and outdoor spaces

• Green space separation and creating planters/tree boxes

Common Dimensions

Black Lashtre Cube Stone is typically available in three main sizes:

• Size 5: 5x5x5 cm – For areas with normal foot traffic and delicate patterns.

• Size 7: 7x7x7 cm – The most common size for landscaping, offering a good balance between aesthetics and strength.

• Size 10 (Flatbed): 5x10x5 cm – For areas with heavier traffic and even light vehicle access.

Installation Method

Proper installation of this stone involves three main stages:

1. Base Preparation: Excavation, soil compaction, and creating a proper slope for water runoff.

2. Sub-base: Spreading a layer of sand approximately 5-7 cm thick and leveling it.

3. Stone Installation: Placing the cubes on the sand layer with regular spacing (jointing), and then compacting them using a plate compactor or vibrator for final stabilization.

4. Jointing (Optional): The joints between stones can be filled with sand-cement mix or special resin.

Pricing

The price of Black Lashtre Cube Stone depends on several factors:

• Stone Size: Size 7 typically has a mid-range price.

• Stone Grade: Uniformity of color and absence of white or red veins.

• Cutting and Finishing Quality: Smooth and consistent edges.

• Transportation Costs: Which depend on the location of the quarry and the project.

It is recommended to contact quarries or reputable suppliers directly for accurate and up-to-date pricing.

Key Purchasing Tips

• Color Uniformity: Ensure the entire shipment has a consistent color.

• Standard Dimensions: The stones must have precise and identical dimensions for a regular installation.

• Absence of Cracks: Check the stones for fine cracks.

• Buy from a Reputable Supplier: Purchasing from a trusted quarry or vendor guarantees quality and a fair price.

Please note that various factors influence the final price of the stone. Therefore, Sang Bakri categorizes its stones based on quality and sortation to help you make the best choice. To purchase stone, you can contact Sang Bakri sales consultants to benefit from our services and free consultation.