Blue Kota Stone overview
Blue Kota stone is a fine-grained, dense limestone quarried around Kota and Ramganj Mandi in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan. Its colour ranges from a light sky-blue grey to a deeper slate blue, and individual slabs show soft natural shading rather than strong veining.
Because the stone is hard, non-porous for a limestone, and takes polish well, Blue Kota has been used for decades in residential floors, government buildings, schools, hospitals and railway platforms. It is usually the reference grade when people ask about "Kota stone price".
Shade variation between lots is normal. For large projects, ask for material from a single lot and inspect a sample on site before full dispatch.
Available sizes and thicknesses
Typical formats in the Kota stone trade. Availability of each combination for blue kota stone changes with stock — please confirm before ordering.
| Format | Sizes | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Tiles (standard cut) | 16×16, 18×18, 20×20, 22×22, 24×24 in | 20–25 mm typical |
| Rectangular cut | 24×12, 24×18, 4×2 ft | 20–30 mm typical |
| Random / un-calibrated slabs | Mixed lengths approx. 2–6 ft | 20–40 mm |
| Custom cut | As per drawing | On request |
Finishes
- Natural (cut face)
- Semi-polished
- Polished / mirror polished
- Rough / leather
- Anti-skid textured
Use polished or semi-polished finishes for dry interiors, and rough, natural or anti-skid finishes for outdoor, wet and sloped areas. See the sizes & finishes guide.
Applications
- Living rooms and bedrooms
- Offices and corridors
- Schools and hospitals
- Staircases and landings
- Verandahs (with rough or anti-skid finish)
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
- Hard and long-lasting under foot traffic
- Usually more economical than marble or granite
- Takes polish; can be re-polished after years
- Cool underfoot — popular in hot climates
Limitations
- Polished surface can be slippery when wet
- Acidic spills (lemon, vinegar, toilet cleaners) can dull the surface
- Shade varies from lot to lot
Blue Kota Stone price
The price of blue kota stone depends on grade, colour, thickness, finish, size and cutting, order quantity, freight to your site, loading/unloading, GST and current market conditions. Contact us for the latest Kota Stone price based on your required product, size, finish, quantity and delivery location.
Read more in our Kota stone price guide.
Buying guidance
- Ask for photos or a physical sample of the actual lot, not a catalogue image.
- Choose grade by visibility: selected grade for living areas, standard grade for back areas.
- Match finish to the area — never mirror polish on wet exterior surfaces.
- Calculate area in sq ft and add 5–10% wastage (more for random slabs).
- Confirm thickness tolerance, delivery timeline, freight and unloading responsibility.
