What it is
Hand-quarried Oklahoma sandstone flagstone, 1 to 2 inches thick, sold by the ton. The workhorse natural flagstone of north Texas — buff, gold, rust, and tan tones in every pallet. No two pieces alike. This is the stone you see on most "real" Texas flagstone patios.
What it is for
Patios, walkways, pool decks, step treads, retaining-wall caps, fire-pit pads. Anywhere you want a hand-fit, irregular natural look that ages into the landscape instead of standing out from it.
Oklahoma is the right pick when:
- You want flagstone but not a feature-stone budget.
- The patio is going against a limestone or brick house — the warm tones blend.
- You need to set heavy traffic (chairs, table, grill) — Oklahoma at 1.5"+ thickness is structurally solid.
- You want a patio that looks like it has been there for 20 years on day one.
How much do I need
One ton of Oklahoma covers approximately 120 square feet at 1.5" thickness. Add 10-15% for cut waste and irregular fitting:
| Patio size | Tons needed |
|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | 1 |
| 200 sq ft | 1.8 - 2 |
| 400 sq ft | 3.5 - 4 |
| 800 sq ft | 7 - 8 |
| 1,200 sq ft | 11 - 12 |
The flagstone patio wizard computes flagstone tons plus the leveling sand bedding course plus polymeric joint sand bags.
Picking pieces and laying out
Flagstone install is part puzzle, part art. Spread the whole pallet out before you start cutting — pieces fit together in ways you cannot see from looking at the stack. The standard approach:
- Compact a 4-inch base of 1" crushed limestone.
- Lay 1 inch of paver leveling sand. Screed flat.
- Lay flagstone on the sand. Settle each piece with a dead-blow mallet so it sits level with neighbors.
- Joint widths 1/2" - 1.5" depending on piece shapes. Aim for consistent, not perfect.
- Sweep polymeric joint sand into joints, mist, done.
Oklahoma vs Arizona Buckskin vs Texas Cream
| Oklahoma Multi-Color | Arizona Buckskin | Texas Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Buff/gold/rust mix | Warm tan + rose veining | Pale cream limestone |
| Best for | All-purpose, traditional | Feature stones, accent areas | Modern/cool palettes |
| Cost per ton | Lower | Higher | Lower |
| Vehicle-rated | Yes (1.5"+ at 6" base) | Patio only | Patio only |
If you are not sure what to get, get Oklahoma.
Delivery
Palletized — about 3,500 lb per pallet. Forklift offload preferred; we can hand-break-down at the yard for a small surcharge if you cannot take a pallet.
Contractor notes
Standing PO accepted at the scale. Mixed-pallet pulls available with 48-hour notice for sample boards.
In the field
