Hawthorne is a relaxed riverside suburb of family homes, and a renovation here usually puts a marble or quartzite island at the centre of an open kitchen and living space. Marble is beautiful and fragile, and a bench used by the whole household every day is the one most exposed to etching and staining. DURAFLEX shields it invisibly so it stays as fresh as the day it went in.
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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 by installers trained in automotive paint protection technique. It physically stops etching and staining, is heat-sealed at every edge, and goes on in a single visit with no curing time. Once fitted, there is nothing to maintain.
DURAFLEX in action
Real installation: the DURAFLEX Ivanhoe project.
Hawthorne kitchens, kept pristine
Hawthorne life runs along the river and around the village near the old Hawthorne cinema, with family Queenslanders and contemporary homes on its quiet, tree-lined streets. The kitchen island here is genuinely multipurpose, serving as a breakfast bar, a homework desk and a prep station, and that constant use is what etches and stains unprotected marble over time. A sealer slows staining, but only a film like DURAFLEX physically blocks the acids that cause etching.
We look after stone across the riverside east, from Hawthorne to Bulimba, Balmoral, New Farm and Teneriffe, with South Brisbane and West End nearby. Stop playing the marble police every time someone sets down a glass of orange juice. With DURAFLEX on the island, the surface simply shrugs it off.
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 Hawthorne job is completed to the same standard.
Serving Hawthorne and surrounding suburbs
DURAFLEX services Hawthorne and the wider Brisbane 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 Hawthorne estimate is no-obligation.
Hawthorne marble protection: common questions
Our Hawthorne island is the family hub. Will DURAFLEX cope with all-day use?
Yes. From breakfast to homework to dinner prep, spills land on the film rather than the marble, so there is no etching or staining. It is built to take constant everyday use.
Does the film change the colour or finish of the stone?
No. It is optically clear and follows the surface, so a honed or polished marble keeps its true colour and finish. The protection is invisible in normal light.
What happens if something acidic sits on the bench for a while?
Nothing reaches the stone. Because the film is a non-porous barrier, even a spill left for a time wipes away without etching or staining the marble underneath.
Is there any downtime when it is installed?
No. The fit is a single visit of a few hours with no curing period, so the kitchen is back in use the same day with no smell or mess left behind.
Which stones are covered and how do we book?
Marble, quartzite, granite, travertine, limestone, dolomite and engineered stone are all covered by the up-to-10-year warranty. Build your 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 Brisbane and throughout Queensland. Explore the SPF Ultra film or all service locations.
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