Galana is a versatile stone which is put into many uses. Externally, it is laid as a paved pathway either employing crazy cut (uncut slabs) or random cut

The stone has been utilised as facing (cladding) on buildings either bonded directly to the face of the building or suspended on unirail structures depending on the height of the cladding required. Ref United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda

Galana stone gives a classic African stone finish and therefore has been used extensively in most hotels and lodges throughout Kenya as well as in several residential houses.

We have also exported Galana stone to Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Saudi Arabia.

The colour of the tiles vary depending on the layer from which it is mined. However the general shade of the tile ranges between brown, yellow, green and grey.

The procedure for laying the tiles is to leave the base level 30-40mm below finished floor level. The tile is laid on a screed with finished level being set on the upper surface of the tile while mortar takes up the remaining space between screed and tile, thereby taking up any variation in tile thickness. The tiles should be soaked in water prior to laying for better bonding. Good curing is necessary for the tiles and mortar to bond firmly.

We recommend 4-5mm spacing joints for laying the tile. A good quality sealant should be applied on the finished surface and if required, polish can then be applied. The tiles are easy to maintain and very hard wearing.