Laundry benchtop protection

Laundries are
full of chemicals.

More Sydney homes are running the kitchen stone through to the laundry. That bench then lives with detergents, stain removers and bleach, several of which can mark stone.

Long travertine benchtop protected with Stone Shield film, running from cooktop to sink
Stone benchtopStone Shield project

Often overlooked

The laundry bench sees stronger chemicals than the kitchen ever does.

Stain removers, descalers and some detergents are acidic or strongly alkaline. A drip down the side of a bottle can etch marble or leave a mark in a porous stone.

Laundry design

The kitchen stone,
continued.

New Sydney homes often carry the kitchen stone into the laundry for a consistent look, sometimes with a matching splashback and an undermount tub. It is a working room, with bottles, baskets and wet clothes on the bench every day.

Laundry chemicals are harder on stone than anything in the kitchen. Stain removers and descalers are commonly acidic, and a drip down the side of a bottle leaves a ring that shows on marble and limestone.

Film is a quick, low-cost addition when the kitchen is being protected.

Polished marble kitchen island in a finished Sydney home
Polished marble island
Travertine butler’s pantry bench and splashback, protected with Stone Shield film
Bench and splashback together

What sits on it

A typical
laundry bench.

DetergentsLiquid and pod drips
Stain removersOften acidic
BleachHarsh on stone
Wet basketsStanding water
FoldingEveryday wear
SinksSoaking and rinsing

What it faces

Everyday hazards,
handled.

SubstanceUnprotected stoneWith Stone Shield film
Stain removersOften acidic, etch calcite stonesStays on the film
BleachHarsh on stone and groutFilm takes the contact
Detergent dripsLeave rings and residueWipes off
DescalersStrongly acidicStays on the film
Wet basketsStanding waterStays on the surface

Simple job

Usually done
with the kitchen.

  1. Add it to your estimate. Tick “Other” under surfaces and mention the laundry.
  2. Same visit. Laundry benches are usually protected on the same day as the kitchen.
  3. Same warranty. 13 years, like every surface we protect.
13 yearsWritten warranty
250°CHeat rating
Satin or glossMatched to your finish
RemovableProfessionally, if ever needed

Care

Easy care,
day to day.

01Wipe drips

from bottles as you go.

02Store chemicals

in a cupboard where possible.

03Use a tray

under the detergent if you like.

04Clean with warm soapy water.

Nothing special needed.

How it works

Four steps,
usually one visit.

  1. Estimate. Answer four quick questions in the form below. Photos help.
  2. Measure and plan. We plan the film around edges, joins, cut-outs and fittings.
  3. Application. Every surface is protected edge to edge, usually in a single visit.
  4. Handover. Care instructions and a 13-year written warranty.
Is a laundry worth protecting?

If it is marble, limestone or travertine, yes. Laundry chemicals are some of the harshest a stone will see.

Can you protect around the tub?

Yes, the film is fitted around undermount and drop-in tubs.

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in 30 seconds.

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