today on the market, you can find different models of sandstone, including: natural, sanded and calibrated (thickness). In addition to the sawn models, irregular, steaks, mosaics, treading and several other options.

You've probably already seen the sandstone stone installed on some façade or even on the floor.. That's because the Sandstone, besides being a very old stone, It has been used for many years for floor and wall coverings due to its durability and its non-slip face..

Sandstone Installation

The placement of the embossing and embossing will depend on two things: thickness and mortar. at the time of placement, your boulder will separate the "thinner" boulders from the "thickest" boulders.

Conform or purchased model, it will place a thinner stone next to a thick one., and so on. Not using stones of the same thickness side by side. This will make the 3D effect much more evident., making the placement much prettier.

at the time of installation of your sandstone stone, it is important to use all the stones that arrive at your work. Do not select the colors and sizes! This will bring a great loss of stone, bringing a much bigger break.

Obs.: If you want to select the stones together with your mason, it is important to add a much larger break than already recommended., above your footage.

Recommended break: 10% above the total footage.

Benefits

The sandstone stone has a high durability, face non-slip it's big absorption compared to other types of coatings.

Due to its high degree of absorption, it is often placed on leaky walls.

Indication of Use

Sandstone can be used in different environments without worries.

In addition to being widely used in facades because of its indescribable beauty, you can coat wet or leaky areas like bathroom, toilets and waterfall. Warm areas like barbecue or fireplace.

in addition to toilets, offices, bedrooms, islands, gourmet areas, walls.

And we can't forget the FLAT. It is a product of high durability and also non-slip because of its rough texture.. If you want a single thickness, you can ask for the calibrated floor.

Maintenance:

Sandstone maintenance is an important point., especially if you're going to cover outdoor areas.

For outdoor areas we always recommend the use of a waterproofing product.. But be careful!

The recommended waterproofing agent for sandstone is oil-based. We do not recommend the use of resin, as it creates a film on the stone and does not penetrate, like this peeling with time and getting whitish, maintenance will be much higher.

For waterproofing you can use the Oil-repellent or the Hydro-repellent if you don't want to change the stone's color.

O Oleofugante will protect your stone, enhance color but not shine.

I o Water repellent, protect your stone, enhances a darker color, shines as if it were wet.