Sandstone is very porous and one of the softest types of natural stone. Water and oil absorb into sandstone within seconds if the sandstone is not correctly sealed. Sealing your sandstone patio will keep it intact, free of salt efflorescence and looking great even after a harsh Irish winter!
About Sandstone:
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock. Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust. Like sand, sandstone may be any colour, but the most common colours are tan, brown, yellow, red, gray, pink, and mint green. Sealing Sandstone To maintain the look, breathe-ability and slip resistance of the sandstone, it is important to use a high quality, invisible impregnating sealer. Typical topical sealers sold in DIY stores will trap moisture in the stone which can lead the stone to become very dirty looking and damage it in time. All of our recommended Dry-Treat impregnating sealers are safe and suitable to seal sandstone surfaces of all types - from wall cladding to floors, outdoors and in, residential and high traffic commercial areas for periods of 5- 15 years so unlike with ordinary sealers you don't have to worry about reapplying every year.
What Sealer is Best for My Sandstone? Dry Treat Stain Proof or META CRÈME 15 Year Protection Permanent, invisible, fully breathable impregnating sealer for water and salt, PLUS premium oil stain protection. 15 year warranty when sealing is performed by an Accredited Applicator but can easily applied by the homeowner to ensure maximum protection for your sandstone. Enhance Plus 5 Year Protection For colour enrichment PLUS water based stain protection. 5 year warranty when sealing is performed by an Accredited Applicator. Can also be used in conjunction with Stain proof or Meta Creme for additional protection. Please ensure additional sealing is carried out at least 24 hours after you apply Enhance Plus Ole- Repella 5 Year Protection Ole-Repella is a technological step forward from common penetrating sealers, providing a superior level of protection for a competitive price.
Cleaning Sandstone Before Sealing 1) The sandstone surface to be sealed should be clean and looking just as you want it before it is sealed - it may be impossible to remove stains after sealing. 2) The surface must be freed waxes or other topical coatings. Any such existing coating must be removed prior to treating with sandstone sealers. 3) Ensure the material is thoroughly dry before applying any of our Dry-Treat sealers. HANAFINN Oxy-Klenza is a highly effective, heavy-duty cleaner which is safe to use on most types of porous surface. For Extremely bad staining our Heavy Duty Sandstone Cleaner should be used. See our Full Range of Sealers and Cleaners here
