Amherst
Sandstone · USA · 1 photo
In brief. Amherst is a beige sandstone from USA. Petrographically it is classified as sandstone. Texture: fine. It is also traded as Erie Sandstein, Ohio Sandstein. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Blocks reach about n.a.. Indicative price: from € 80/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Amherst
Amherst is a sandstone quarried in USA, with a beige & cream base colour. It is supplied by Marmi di Carrara as blocks, slabs and cut-to-size elements. Typical uses are façades, paving, garden and landscape works.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Amherst
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Good |
| Kitchen worktops | Not recommended |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | With care |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Good |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the sandstone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Amherst are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 23 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 46 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 69 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 92 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 115 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 248 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 373 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 590 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Finishes for Amherst
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Sandblasted
A fine, even roughness obtained with a jet of sand. Lightens the colour and gives grip: used for exteriors, steps and pool surrounds.
Bush-hammered
A rough, pitted surface made with a toothed hammer. Maximum slip resistance for exterior paving, ramps and steps.
Natural cleft
The stone is split along its natural layers and left as it is: a lively, riven surface with excellent grip.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent; hard stones tolerate everyday use very well.
- Sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and on honed, leathered or flamed finishes.
- Avoid waxes and film-forming products that leave a layer on the surface.
- Outdoors, an occasional wash with a pressure cleaner at moderate pressure restores the colour.
- Hot pans, knives and frost are not a problem for most stones of this family; use trivets anyway to protect sealers.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Amherst photo gallery
Every photo has its own page with tones, details and technical sheet.
Similar stones
Other sandstone materials in beige & cream tones to compare.
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Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Amherst come from?
Amherst comes from USA.
How much does a slab of Amherst weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 46 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 69 kg.
Is Amherst suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of sandstone are façades, paving, garden and landscape works. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Amherst?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Amherst be used outdoors?
For the sandstone family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: good. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Amherst?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Is Amherst known by other names?
Yes: Erie Sandstein, Ohio Sandstein.
How big are the blocks of Amherst?
Blocks reach about n.a.; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Amherst all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How much does Amherst cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 80/m² for polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, thickness, finish and quantity: send the form with your sizes and we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.