Complete Guide to Kota Stone Types

Colours

Blue Kota is the most common and widely available. Grey and blue-grey are often trade names for overlapping shades of the same stone. Green Kota has an earthy tone with lower availability. Brown and honey-brown shades are rarer and vary more between lots.

Selected or premium Kota is not a separate stone — it is a stricter selection for uniform colour and fewer surface marks.

Finishes

Natural (machine-cut) is the base finish. Rough and hand-dressed give grip for outdoor areas. Semi-polished and polished add shine for interiors, and mirror polish is the highest gloss. Honed, matte, leather and textured finishes sit between natural and polished, depending on the processor.

Sizes and thickness

Common tile sizes include 1×1, 2×2 and 2×1 ft and inch sizes such as 18×18 and 24×24. Random slabs are also sold uncut. Thickness usually ranges from about 20 mm to 40 mm; heavier loads need thicker stone.

How to pick

Start with the use (indoor, outdoor, parking, stairs), then pick the finish, then size and thickness. Colour comes last, depending on availability and look. We can help you decide on a quick call.