Life in Manly moves between the beach and the kitchen, sandy feet, post-surf breakfasts, friends arriving straight off the ferry with a bottle of something cold. Marble is beautiful and fragile, and the citrus, salt and wine of relaxed coastal entertaining are exactly what leave etch marks and stains on natural stone. DURAFLEX guards against all of it.
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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 surface protection film fitted over marble and natural stone by specialists who trained in automotive paint protection film technique. Every edge is heat-sealed, and because the film is a physical barrier it stops both etching and staining, keeping spills off the surface beneath entirely.
DURAFLEX in action
Real installation: the DURAFLEX Black Rock project.
Why Manly's coastal kitchens choose DURAFLEX
Manly homes run from federation semis up the hill to renovated beach houses and apartments a short walk from the surf, and the kitchen here is built for easy, salt-air entertaining rather than formality. Owners often pick light marbles and pale stone to echo the coastal feel, the worst surface to leave unprotected when summer means a constant rotation of cut limes, seafood platters and drinks on the bench.
DURAFLEX means you can run an open house all weekend without policing every glass and chopping board. Stop playing the marble police, and let the bench take the lemon, the rose and the salt without a mark. Installation is a single visit of a few hours with no curing time, so the kitchen is ready for the next gathering the same day.
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 Manly job is completed to the same standard.
Serving Manly and surrounding suburbs
DURAFLEX services Manly 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 Manly estimate is no-obligation.
Manly marble protection: common questions
Does coastal salt air affect the film?
No. DURAFLEX is a stable polyurethane film designed for tough conditions, and its job is to keep salt, citrus and spills off your stone entirely. It needs no special care in a beachside home, just ordinary cleaning.
Will it stop the etch marks I keep getting from lemons and wine?
Yes, that is exactly what it prevents. Those cloudy marks are acid etching, which sealers cannot stop. DURAFLEX sits over the stone as a barrier so the acid contacts the film instead of the marble.
Can you protect a marble benchtop in a Manly apartment?
Absolutely. The install is clean, contained and completed in a single visit of a few hours with no downtime. It suits apartments and beach houses equally.
Is the film visible or does it feel like plastic?
Neither. DURAFLEX is optically clear and seamless once heat-sealed, so the stone keeps its natural look and the surface still feels like the marble it is, just protected.
Do you install across the Northern Beaches and nearby areas?
Yes. Manly clients sit alongside installs in nearby areas including Mosman, and DURAFLEX serves VIC, NSW, QLD, SA and TAS. Confirm your location when you request an estimate.
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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