The primary cause for Donnybrook Stone floors becoming dull and lacklustre is foot traffic. Prolonged use will grind and pack in dust, sand and grit. Although the scratching that occurs is very fine, it eventually covers the majority of the surface and over time dulls the finish to the point where it loses its reflective properties. To make your stone surfaces smooth and reflective, we employ the use of high speed polishers.
Donnybrook Stone floors can be prone to scratching, staining and fracturing. The tiles should also be allowed to breath instead of being covered by synthetic sealers or urethane. Tile Cleaners® offer the best solution to protect your Donnybrook Stone using highly penetrating, impregnating water based sealers, creating a barrier that provides protection against chemical attack, deterioration and contamination.
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Donnybrook Stone is a soft variety of sandstone that will stain easier than marble, varies in hardness and does become etched by acids including soft drink, as well as absorbs oils and other liquids. Donnybrook Stone should be sealed with a penetrating sealer to prevent staining and reduce soiling and should only be cleaned with neutral pH detergents. Because it is soft, Donnybrook Stone should never be cleaned at extremely high pressures and then only if the grout is in good condition.
Professional regular maintenance will be required to maintain the honed or polished appearance of Donnybrook Stone. Donnybrook Stone looks best with a honed or low/medium sheen appearance however some people insist on a high shine finish.
- Pros
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- It is less expensive than marble and granite
- It is moisture-resistant
- Cons
- Feels cold and hard under-foot
- Requires sealing
- Reacts to acid