Sandstone

Tobacco

Tobacco is a Chinese picture sandstone: a honey-yellow ground crossed by wavy bands of tobacco brown, ochre and sand — like sediment layers or wood grain. For wall cladding, fireplaces, decorative interior panels and sheltered façade areas.

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Available as: Slabs

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About Tobacco

Tobacco is a stone that paints pictures. Fine, wavy lines of tobacco brown, ochre and light sand run across a warm honey-yellow slab, sometimes parallel and calm, sometimes in wide arcs and swirls. The result recalls a landscape in cross-section, water flowing over sand or wood grain — hence names such as Picture Stone or Landscape, under which the stone is also traded.

Geologically, Tobacco is a sandstone from China. The lines are formed by iron oxides that have migrated through the rock in waves. In the trade the material also appears as Pietra Dorata C, the Chinese counterpart of the classic yellow wave sandstone, and as Asia Dorato. Every slab is unique; where the pattern should continue across joints, consecutive slabs from one block are the right choice.

In stock

Current availability from our warehouse.

19 slabs in stock · plus 2 blocks

Thicknesses: 2–6 cm · Finishes: Honed C220 · Available as: Slabs

Updated daily from our live stock.

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Finishes

Tobacco is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Honed C220

Matt appearance created by fine honing with a C220 grit — the level surface has a calm look, and light honing marks are possible. More maintenance-intensive than polished, but with a characterful, natural appearance. A choice for sandstone floor areas and wall claddings that call for a matt Mediterranean effect.

Care & fabrication

Tobacco is open-pored. An impregnating sealer is therefore essential, indoors and out — it slows the penetration of water, grease and dirt without changing the matt look. Refresh the sealer regularly outdoors.

For cleaning, clear water, a soft cloth or soft brush and, if needed, a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner are enough. Avoid abrasives, pressure washers at close range and acidic cleaners.

Blot stains from oil, wine or coffee immediately with absorbent paper; do not rub them in.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Tobacco come from?

Tobacco is a sandstone from China. In the trade it also appears as Picture Stone, Landscape, Pietra Dorata C or Asia Dorato.

How is the pattern formed?

The wavy brown lines are formed by iron oxides that have migrated through the sandstone in waves. That is why every slab is unique.

Is Tobacco suitable for kitchen worktops?

We advise against it. Sandstone is open-pored and relatively soft; grease, wine and knives leave marks faster than on granite or quartzite.

Is Tobacco suitable as flooring?

For heavily used floors we recommend a harder material. Tobacco shows its strengths on wall and decorative surfaces.

Which finishes are there for Tobacco?

The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.

How do I care for Tobacco?

Seal it, clean with clear water and a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner, and blot stains immediately. Avoid abrasives and acidic cleaners.

What does Tobacco cost?

The price depends on the batch, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — with natural stone there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.