Wüstenzell Sandstone: complete guide

History and origin

It is quarried in Lower Franconia, in the Würzburg area, where red sandstones have been the traditional building material for centuries. Churches, palaces and rural buildings in the region show how closely this stone is bound up with the Main landscape. Today it is used both in restoration and in new projects looking for a stone with a bold colour. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The background is brick red, of varying intensity, with a fine, homogeneous grain. Thin lighter layers or small dark spots, typical of red sandstones, may appear. Honed or brushed, it shows a full, matt colour; chiselled or bush-hammered, it takes on an artisan look reminiscent of historic architecture.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

It works well for façade cladding, window surrounds, thresholds, walls, columns and carved elements, as well as lightly used outdoor floors. It is not recommended for kitchen worktops or surfaces exposed to food stains, because of its porosity.

Care and maintenance

Clean with water and soft brushes, without high-pressure washers, which can erode the surface. A breathable water repellent helps reduce absorption and algae growth in shaded areas.

Pairings

• white lime plaster
• dark wood window frames
• clay roof tiles and brickwork

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