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Natural stone has been incorporated into building design since the beginning of time. Few materials come so strong and durable and ready for use as thick stones mined from the earth. It really is amazing how many beautiful and individually unique rocks can be pulled from the same earth, and how many different ways we can incorporate those natural stones into our homes.

More about Sandstone

Sandstone is a beige or white colored stone that is composed of small grains of the minerals quartz and feldspar. Depending on variances in its environment, sandstone can also come in shades of red, gray, green, yellow, and brown. A sedimentary rock, it forms in layers that can have variances in color, such as a brown stripe mixing up the light area.

Sandstone is very hard and durable, and is classified into three categories: arkosic, quartzose, and argillaceous. Arkosic sandstone is so named because it has a high content of feldspar grains. Quartzose has a high quartz content; and argillaceous sandstone has a higher percentage of clay or silt.

Maintenance Precautions

Sandstone's abundance of raw, natural beauty makes it an instant favorite for home decoration. Although offering an unsurpassed classic strength, it is a very porous material that will require some special maintenance. Sandstone will stain quickly, so be sure to wipe up any spills immediately. The slabs should come pretreated with a special sealant, or your installer should seal it once it is in place. This will not only lock in and highlight the rock's brilliant color, but will make the surface more resistant to damage.  Sandstone can also be damaged by acidic cleaners and high applications of heat.

With the proper care, sandstone countertops can grace your kitchen with their rustic beauty for years to come. Bring a touch of the wild outdoors inside, and relish the effect of sandstone in your kitchen. Request free kitchen countertop estimates from prescreened kitchen remodelers in your area today. 

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