Product images are indicative. Natural stone varies in colour and structure.
Hallandia
Gneiss from Halland
In shortA Swedish gneiss from Halland, red. Typical uses: external paving, paving slabs, setts, kerbs.
| Rock type | Gneiss |
|---|---|
| Origin | Halland |
| Colour | red |
| Flexural strengthEN 12372 | 14.5 MPa (LFV) |
| Flexural strength after frostEN 12371 | 19.3 MPa |
| Compressive strengthEN 1926 | 156 MPa (LFV) |
| Water absorptionEN 13755 | 0.11 % |
| Apparent densityEN 1936 | 2 665 kg/m³ |
Values from declarations of performance and test reports. LFV is the lower expected value under EN 1469 and EN 1341. We send the declaration of performance on request.
About the stone
Getting to know Hallandia
A red Swedish gneiss with a fine to medium grain. Colour and structure shift across the surface, so no two slabs are alike, and water absorption is very low. At Tegelbacken in central Stockholm, Hallandia paving and walls shape the new waterfront.
Where to use it
As a hard silicate stone, Hallandia is supplied for external paving, paving slabs, setts, kerbs, block steps, facades, interior flooring and interiors. For external surfaces we recommend a flamed, bush-hammered or blasted finish, which keeps its grip when wet. Thickness and format for paving depend on traffic load and bedding; we size them with your engineer against EN 1341 to EN 1343.
Finishes
- bush-hammered: evenly textured, the classic finish for squares and plinths
- flamed: rough and slip resistant, for external paving and steps
- honed: smooth and matt, shows the pattern, for interior floors
- polished: deepens the colour, for interiors and facade details
- brushed: softly textured and pleasant underfoot
- sandblasted: finely roughened and evenly matt
Origin and geology
Halland on the west coast supplies gneiss with a lively, moving pattern, valued in Sweden for squares, walls and waterfronts.
Granite, quartzite, gneiss and diabase are silicate rocks: hard, dense and unaffected by acids. They are the stones for facades, squares, setts and steps, wherever stone has to take frost, de-icing salt and traffic.
Supply and documentation
Zurface supplies Hallandia as slabs, treads, setts, cladding and cut-to-size pieces, delivered to site. Every quote comes with the declaration of performance (DoP) and CE marking. See Specifying Swedish stone for standards and tender wording.
Finishes in pictures
Questions
Can Hallandia be used outdoors?
Yes. It is used for external paving, paving slabs, setts. Choose a flamed, bush-hammered or split finish outside so the surface stays slip resistant in the wet.
Which finishes are available for Hallandia?
Available: bush-hammered, flamed, honed, polished, brushed, sandblasted. Other finishes on request.
Can I get a sample of Hallandia?
Yes. We send samples to architects, clients and contractors. Request samples.
TegelbackenSamples and quotes
See Hallandia for yourself
We send samples to architects, designers, clients and contractors and quote delivered to site anywhere in Europe.