Hi All,
Am new to the forum and wanted to know if anyone has ever tried this, I have built an outside kitchen complete with Pizza oven, BBQ, Hob and Belfast sink, oh and a fridge, currently all the walls are in but I need a worktop so the BBQ etc can sit into it.
I have completed my patio and have some sawn Indian sandstone left to make the top, I can also support it around the sides (all sides) but I have 2 queries:
1. Will the stone be strong enough or will I need some supports in the middle - The biggest stone will be 900 x 600 with a 100mm bearing on the back and both sides but this stone will be cut into as the BBq sits into the worktop?
2. When the sandstone is down is there anything I can do to give it a shine, I was thinking of a heavy duty varnish as it is so pourus, it gets covered in dirt, mess, - it is so difficult to clean, I can seal the stone but wanted to know if I could use something a little better for the worktop?
I think that's about it, thanks all,
Mike and Ali ;)
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clear resin instead of a varnish
and I would speak to london stone and see if they have suggestions
been in touch but no ideas, so a clear resin would do the job? Anyone recommend a brand?
Hi Alison
(Thanks for the recommendation James)
I just saw this thread. There is a product by Dry Treat called 40SK which you could use. Its not going to be a forcefield though and there will still be some marking.
Sawn Sandstone is not the ideal material for this application, as already pointed out, so if you do opt for it, be prepared to accept some weathering
Steve
have you also taking into account that you will be having a sand stone next to a high heat source ?
moisture in the stone could expand quickly under heat and split / crack the slab no problem (was the way stone was cut many many moons back placing over a fire pouring water onto it then a little tap to split where they wanted it) if the stone is expected to be a weight bearing support for BBQ etc
I would look for a granite / quartzes stone which should keep in with the natural stone look with out being a possible weak point in the build OR not have the sandstone bearing any form of weight and build into it a steal support shelf so the stone is placed ontop of this and if it cracks could be removed with ease and replaced.
also just use a wet look seal, quick google and first site here this will ensure a wet look / gloss and stain prevention
Thank you for the below, I am building a frame underneath the stone which will support both the stone and the BBQ when installed, I will also have plywood covering this (poss marine board) so the done will really only be for show, as for the heat good thoughts, I am thinking where the BBQ is really it shouldn't get hot- I may also use steel for the underneath to tidy it all up.
I also have some sealer at home, ill make a note on the make/model and will post up here so hopefully it can do the job ;)