Product Spotlight: Sterling Tan Thinstone, Flagstone, and More!

Natural stone has been a staple in construction and design for centuries, offering unmatched durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility. Whether you're looking to enhance a home’s exterior with Thinstone Veneer, create inviting walkways, or patios with Natural Flagstone, or incorporate unique Architectural Accents, natural stone brings a sense of character and craftsmanship that stands the test of time. From rustic charm to modern elegance, this material adapts to a variety of applications, making it a "natural" choice for builders, designers, and homeowners alike. This month, we're exploring the versatility of the Sterling Tan Collection, and how it adds medium tans and greys, touches of rust and clay colors, and a medium texture to a wide range of designs.

Sterling Tan Roughly Squares & Rectangles Chimney

Sterling Tan Natural Stone Veneer is available as Thinstone or Full-Bed, in five different patterns, including Mosaic, Roughly Squares & Rectangles, Strip, Ledgestone, and Ashlar. You can learn what sets each pattern apart, how the pattern affects the color range and variations within the collection, and how to know which has the right appeal for your project goals, in this blog post. You can also get specification details for each individual pattern that will help with coordinating materials.

How to incorporate Sterling Tan Thinstone Veneer into home improvement projects:

• Interior: The combination of tans and greys adds a splash of color and texture to fireplaces, accent walls, shower walls, and backsplashes, while complementing other features. 
• Exterior: Sterling Tan can be used on foundations, chimneys (see photo above) retaining walls, seating walls, fireplaces, fire pits, water features, and more, for subtle elegance.
• Landscape: Sterling Tan accents features like step risers, retaining walls, and other landscape elements with personality and charm. These details also stand out when coordinated with other aspects of the property and design, using Flagstone or Architectural Products (see below.)

Currently Trending: Sterling Tan Split Flagstone (Large Format)

Split Flagstone can be used to create different functional, durable features with a timeless look. Where Sawn Flagstone offers a precise cut, consistent thickness, and a modern, sleek appearance, Split Flagstone is known for its original, rugged appeal and natural shapes and slip-resistance. Split Flagstone ranges from 1-4" thick with a natural face, and each 1.75-2.25 ton pallet offers approximately 65-75 square feet of coverage. A one-to-one comparison helps showcase the visual differences between Split and Sawn Flagstone in this blog post. You can also learn more about Sawn Flagstone, which is also available in Sterling Tan, in a previous Product Spotlight!

How to incorporate Sterling Tan Flagstone into landscape designs and outdoor living spaces:

• Patios: The visual appeal of Sterling Tan's medium grey and tan color range is especially stunning over a larger surface area, while offering durability, resilience, and low maintenance. 
• Walkways: Building a connection to nature--and to different areas of the property--with Sterling Tan Flagstone breaks up larger sections of the landscape, creating curb appeal and a warm welcome. 
• Garden Paths: Enhance leisure space with Sterling Tan's calming color palette and a creative design that adds texture and contrast to landscapes and outdoor living spaces.
• Pool Decks: Use Sterling Tan to set the ideal tone for relaxation and entertainment, with the ideal combination of soothing tones and beachside vibes in a backyard oasis. 

Sterling Tan Wall Caps 

Architectural Products are a great way to enhance or add finishing touches to natural stone projects. The variety of options includes Hearths and Treads, Sills, Mantels, and Wall Caps, and Specialty Pieces are also available in Sterling Tan to enhance other aspects of your design, whether you want to match or coordinate with existing features. You can learn more here. 

For more information on the Sterling Tan Collection, and other products that complement your landscape and exterior design, download our Landscape & Saw Shop Spec Guide. It includes a range of landscape and fabricated materials like Sawn and Split Flagstone, natural stone steps, decorative stones, architectural products, stone treads, and more. 

About Our Product Spotlight: Along with our many natural stone veneer collections, we are proud to offer additional fabricated materials featuring many of the same collections. Our monthly Product Spotlight showcases the range of possibilities of natural stone options that can meet the needs of any new construction or renovation project across the United States (and parts of Canada.) Inquire about purchasing any of our products through our Authorized Dealer network. You can learn about previous Product Spotlight features here