Sandy Bay kitchens tend to be designed around a statement stone benchtop, and that beautiful slab is also the most vulnerable surface in the house. DURAFLEX is an invisible, self-healing film that keeps it looking the way it did on installation day.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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DURAFLEX is a polyurethane surface protection film fitted by trained specialists over marble, quartzite, granite, dolomite and engineered stone. It works as a physical barrier, so the acids in food, wine and cleaning products contact the film rather than the stone, stopping etching and staining alike.
DURAFLEX in action
Real installation: the DURAFLEX Glen Waverley project.
Why Sandy Bay kitchens choose DURAFLEX
Sandy Bay sits along the Derwent with a mix of grand older residences, architect-designed homes and apartments with water views, and renovations here often lean toward Calacatta and other soft white marbles for the kitchen and butler’s pantry. Those are the most etch-prone stones on the market, which is why an entertaining-focused household feels the worry most when guests are pouring drinks near the island.
We also look after nearby Battery Point, New Town and Kingston, so the north-west run from Sandy Bay is well covered. Rather than asking everyone to use coasters and police the bench all night, DURAFLEX lets you stop playing the marble police and simply enjoy hosting. The film handles the citrus and the spilled shiraz so you do not have to watch the stone.
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 Sandy Bay job is completed to the same standard.
Serving Sandy Bay and surrounding suburbs
DURAFLEX services Sandy Bay and the wider Hobart 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 Sandy Bay estimate is no-obligation.
Sandy Bay marble protection: common questions
Do you service Sandy Bay and the inner Hobart suburbs?
Yes. We cover Sandy Bay along with Battery Point, New Town, Kingston and the wider Hobart area. A specialist installs on-site at your home or apartment.
My benchtop is Calacatta marble, is it a good candidate for the film?
It is an ideal candidate. Soft white marbles like Calacatta etch very easily from anything acidic, and DURAFLEX gives them a clear protective layer while keeping the veining and brightness fully visible.
Is DURAFLEX better than sealing the marble?
They do different jobs. A penetrating sealer only slows staining and cannot stop acid etching at all, whereas DURAFLEX is a surface barrier that stops both, since spills never reach the stone.
Will it suit a high-end entertaining kitchen?
Yes. The film is optically clear and heat-sealed at every edge, so a designer kitchen keeps its intended look while gaining everyday resilience for hosting and family use.
How disruptive is the installation in an occupied home?
Very little. It is a single visit of a few hours with no curing time, so the kitchen is usable again the same day with no ongoing maintenance.
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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