Sandstone Veneer has many similar characteristics to Slate Veneer along several contrasting qualities. So following up my previous post on the basics of Slate Veneer in this post I will cover the same ground for the Sandstone Veneer format.
The material:
Q: Is the top surface completely natural and does the pattern repeat?
A: As with the Slate veneer the top surface is completely natural just like traditional stone and slate tiles. The pattern will repeat if it repeats in the block of slate the sheets are processed from.
Q: What is on the back of the stone to make this format possible?
A: On the back of the stone there is a special mix of cotton fibre and polyester resins which enables our product to be strong, thin, flexible, light weight and suitable for both internal and external applications.
Q: If the material is used outside will it show signs of weathering and aging over time?
A: The material will show signs of weathering and aging in the same way as traditional stone formats.
Q: Can the Stone and Basalt veneers be used for both walling and flooring and are there any applications they are not suitable for?
A: The stone and basalt materials can be used for both walling and flooring. It is suitable for nearly all applications, however there are rare occasions when it is not appropriate for the application for example directly under a log burning stove, take advice for areas such as these.
Q: Does the material require sealing?
A: As with Slate veneer the top surface does require sealing just like traditional slate tiles. Only use a water based sealant with slate veneer, never solvent based.
