Sandstone is a popular natural floor covering because it looks beautiful and unique. The golds, reds, browns and tans of this often multicoloured stone can be the perfect way to decorate a room. They look like beaches and desert sand. At the same time, the fact that it is natural means that a manufacturer does not control its properties. This can cause problems when it is used in certain places.
How long your sandstone paving lasts depends on many things, not the least of which is how good the stone is. If you take care of it, sandstone paving from a reliable source will last through harsh winters and baking hot summers and keep its unique finish.
It will probably fade in direct sunlight, but this will only make it more unique. On the other hand, natural stone like sandstone has a beautiful, elegant finish that can improve with age. This means that as it ages, it can look better and even make a property more valuable.
Sandstone is easy to set up because it can be broken. But once it’s in place, sandstone is more durable than man-made materials like concrete, making it a better choice for commercial hard landscaping projects.
Make sure to clean your sandstone paving every once in a while. Before you water the floor, you can do this by lightly brushing off the dust. This will eliminate any dirt that has settled into the sandstone’s texture. In wet places, make sure you clean often enough that algae don’t have a chance to grow. If this happens, you can clean it with soapy water or bleach. Mix bleach and water in equal parts, then pour them on the slabs. Let it sit for about 30 minutes, then use a stiff brush, a power washer or a hose to eliminate all the bleach.
Sandstone is made up of feldspar and quartz. It is a sedimentary rock. The surface is pretty soft and easy to scratch or mark. If your sandstone floor has been scratched, you can get rid of the ones that are a little deeper and hide the ones that aren’t as deep. You can wet-sand the stone and apply a solvent-based sealer to the scratched area. This will bring out the darker colours and hide the scratch.
Natural sandstone is a porous, soft stone that allows moisture to pass through its surface. It is advised to seal your pavement because of this. This shields the stone, stops any stains and helps stop the build-up of unwanted growths like algae, moss or mould, which flourish in damp situations. Your stone slabs can be treated before you install them to keep them from being stained, or you can wait a year before applying the sealant to give the stone a beautiful weathered appearance.
Depending on how porous your sandstone has grown, it is advised to seal it periodically. Generally speaking, you should seal your sandstone every year if it quickly absorbs water. This can be repeated every three to five years if it takes five to ten minutes for the water to soak.
