Kandla Grey sandstone paving is currently very popular due to its contemporary grey tones. Presently, grey is a frequently chosen theme in all areas of home design.
After a period of time Kandla Grey paving can discolour, showing yellow to orange staining on the surface which is difficult to remove. These stains are caused by iron deposits which occur naturally within the stone. Over time these deposits leach from within the stone. They become present on the surface, potentially ruining the overall appearance of the stone landscaping area where they are present.
The process of leaching is helped by our (usually) damp climate. Although this process is a totally natural occurrence, it is undesirable to most people, who select Kandla Grey for its pale grey colour.
What can be done about the discolouration of my Kandla Grey Patio?
Firstly, we advise you to reduce the problem by buying your Kandla Grey sandstone paving from a reputable stone merchant. For instance, at Stoneworld we specify a particular seam in our favoured quarry in India for the selection of our Kandla Grey Sandstone Paving. This ensures that we have a product that has less iron deposits embedded within it from the outset.
More iron deposits occur in cheaper grey sandstone
If you buy a cheaper product, it is possible that you will be purchasing material that has a higher density of iron deposit embedded in it, storing a problem for you later. This will not be visible at the point of purchase, but the discolouration will occur at a faster rate than with a better quality sandstone purchase.
That said, discoloration may occur in any Kandla Grey sandstone to some degree.
There is a product that can be used to remedy this situation, and the results are impressive.
Rob Parker’s Best Rust Remover is highly effective at removing rust staining from Kandla Grey Paving.
Recently, at Stoneworld we gave our display area a deep clean.
This area was laid 14 years ago. You can see here the ‘before’ image of the Kandla Grey Paving is only showing slight discolouration. This is even after more than a decade of our damp weather conditions. (summer 2018 excepted!) This is due to the extra care we take when selecting the paving we sell.
You may experience far worse discolouration, but Rob Parker’s Best Rust Remover is capable of achieving a very effective job at restoring your patio whatever the degree of rust staining.
The ‘after’ image shows how effective the treatment can be.
We suggest you use it on your stained Kandla Grey Paving to bring it back to its former glory.
If you have any further questions or if you would like to talk to one of our team, please call us on 01844 279274 or email us at sales@stoneworld.co.uk
