Along the Balmain foreshore, old industrial buildings and sandstone stores have been reborn as some of the inner west’s most distinctive homes. Their kitchens tend to be bold and open, with large stone islands set against exposed brick and timber.
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What are we protecting?
Sealing vs protection film: what each one does
A sealer slows how fast liquids absorb into the stone and needs reapplying over time, but it offers no defence against acid etching. DURAFLEX is a physical barrier bonded to the surface: it stops both staining and etching, needs zero maintenance, and is backed by an up-to-10-year warranty. The two work together, the seal prepares the stone and the film protects it.
Real DURAFLEX customers
Rated 5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Google
Outstanding service from start to finish. Making my kitchen so much easier to clean! Highly recommend!
Julie · Google
Chris and team were professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They handled plumber coordination, wrapped up installation in 4, 5 hours, and navigated our mix of stone and marble surfaces without missing a beat. Highly recommend.
D B · Google
Very professional and knowledgeable service. Boris and his team arrived on time, explained the steps of the work. Very happy with the product. Anna Hampton
Anna Sedek · Google
I would highly recommend Duraflex. It's a premium product and worth the investment. Chris and Matt were incredibly helpful with assigning me getting a few stains out of a new marble bench top. Amazing customer service and very happy!
Rachael Drum · Google
Great product and even better service. Nothing was too much trouble and the team went above and beyond. Couldn't recommend highly enough 😊
Penny Georgiou · Google
High quality and very professional – knew exactly what they were doing at did a great job on our marble. Highly recommend.
Michael · Google
Our benches look incredible, was hoping for protection maybe at the expense of aesthetics but it looks and feels supreme. The whole process was smooth and everyone was super professional.
Christopher · Google
The team was very professional and exceptional with their installation of the DuraFlex install throughout our kitchen areas. High recommend the product and the team.
Chris Kakouros · Google
DURAFLEX is an invisible, self-healing polyurethane film fitted over marble and natural stone. Spills and acids contact the film instead of the surface, which stops etching and staining without changing the raw, characterful look these homes are built around.
DURAFLEX in action
Real installation: the DURAFLEX Ivanhoe project.
Protecting stone in Balmain's converted homes
Balmain’s warehouse conversions and foreshore homes lean into contrast, where a polished marble or quartzite island anchors a room full of industrial texture. That island is usually the showpiece, and the one element that cannot shrug off a careless spill.
Sealing slows staining but leaves acid etching untouched, so a feature slab in a home like this stays exposed unless it is properly protected. Stop playing the marble police at your own gatherings. We look after converted and waterfront homes across Balmain and neighbouring Rozelle, keeping the stone looking deliberate, not damaged.
Automotive-trained installers, not stone tradespeople
Film application is a precision job that rewards a steady hand and patience with edges. That background exists in automotive paint protection film installation, not stone restoration. Every DURAFLEX installer comes from the automotive film industry, and the technique transfers directly to stone: tension management, edge trimming and heat sealing.
Heat sealing and the up-to-10-year warranty
After the film is applied it is heat sealed to the surface. This activates the adhesive, closes the edges and removes the micro-lifting points that cause bubbling over time. The up-to-10-year warranty covers bubbling, lifting and yellowing, and every Balmain job is completed to the same standard.
Serving Balmain and surrounding suburbs
DURAFLEX services Balmain and the wider Sydney area. Installation is completed in a single visit with no curing period and no downtime, so the kitchen is back in normal use the same day, and every Balmain estimate is no-obligation.
Balmain marble protection: common questions
Is DURAFLEX suited to a large island in a warehouse conversion?
Yes. The film is fitted to any size of marble or stone island and heat-sealed at every edge, so even a big feature slab in an open-plan conversion is fully protected.
Does it work on quartzite and engineered stone too?
It does. As well as marble, DURAFLEX suits quartzite, granite and engineered stone, guarding all of them against staining and surface damage.
Will the film dull a polished island’s reflection?
No. It is optically clear and sits flush to the surface, so a polished island keeps its depth and shine while gaining an invisible barrier against acids and spills.
What protection does the warranty give?
DURAFLEX carries an up-to-10-year warranty covering bubbling, lifting and yellowing, and the film is independently CSIRO fire-tested, which matters in open-plan living spaces.
Which nearby areas do you cover?
Beyond Balmain we regularly fit Rozelle kitchens and homes across NSW. Request an estimate online or call 1300 656 656.
The pioneers
We didn’t just invent stone protection film,
we pioneered an industry.
Invisibility is our Superpower!
With only 5% absorption, DURAFLEX keeps your stone aesthetically perfect while the physical barrier protects from etching and staining.
How it works
The cure for Marble Anxiety™ in 3 easy steps
Tell us your surface
Take the 20-second quiz and tell us the stone you’ve got.
Get an estimate
We text you back fast, usually same day. Have your measurements and a couple of photos ready.
We fit the film
Our accredited installers apply it on site. Most kitchens are done in a few hours.
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Why protect your stone
Cook without fear – take back your kitchen
Completely transparent.
Wine, coffee and oil wipe straight off.
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Light scratches simply disappear.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Will I be able to see or feel it?
No. It’s optically clear and ultra-thin, so the stone looks exactly the same. Customers love the satin feel of our ULTRA Satin-X film (if that’s what you’re into).
Does it actually stop stains and etching?
DURAFLEX is completely non porous, meaning spills don’t stand a chance. Wine, coffee, oil and citrus wipe away completely, protecting the stone from etching and staining.
How long does installation take?
Most kitchens are completed in a single day, approximately 2 hours per surface.
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DURAFLEX installs marble and natural stone protection film across Sydney and throughout New South Wales. Explore the SPF Ultra film or all service locations.
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