Duna Olite Sandstone Slab · Dorado: natural stone with centuries of history
Before reaching your terrace or your façade, this stone was sand. Sand from ancient rivers and deserts which, layer by layer and over millions of years, the earth pressed together in the mountains of Burgos until it became rock. That history can be read in its veining, and it is what makes no two Duna Olite sandstone slabs alike.
Its golden tone recalls the colour of ripe wheat and of medieval walls when the afternoon sun hits them. Its beige base is crossed by orange and brown veining, with tiny flecks of mica that sparkle in raking light. It is also the hardest of the Duna family (68 MPa in compression): beauty with character for floors that are walked on every day.
Sandstone is one of the stones used to build churches, bridges and houses that have stood for centuries. That is why, when you bring it into your home, you are not just buying another floor or cladding: you are choosing a material that has already proven it knows how to age well.
✨ Why Duna Olite sandstone is so loved
Unrepeatable beauty: every piece has its own vein and its own nuance. No space made with Duna sandstone looks like another.
Warm and alive: it changes with the light throughout the day and gives a cosy feel that artificial materials cannot match.
Ages elegantly: over the years it gains patina and character, like the stone of old villages, with no paint or treatments.
Cool underfoot: sandstone does not store as much heat as other materials, so you can walk barefoot in summer.
Beautiful and tough: tested to 56 freeze-thaw cycles (UNE-EN 12371) and to thermal shock, suitable for outdoor use in cold areas. When wet it scores 85 SRV, well above class 3 of the Spanish Technical Building Code (over 45), so it grips well around pool edges and on terraces.
Truly natural: Spanish quarry stone, saw-cut and CE marked. No resins, no imitations.
🏡 Where to use it
Terraces, patios, porches and high-traffic garden paths.
Pool coping and surrounds.
Cladding for façades and walls in 2 cm.
Restoration of country houses and stone buildings.
Rustic interiors: living rooms, entrances and wine cellars.
📋 Duna Olite · Dorado technical data sheet (UNE-EN tests)
Property
Standard
Value
Apparent density
EN 1936
2,190 kg/m³
Open porosity
EN 1936
17.6%
Compressive strength
EN 1926
68 MPa
Flexural strength
EN 12372
4.7 MPa
Flexural strength after 56 freeze-thaw cycles
EN 12371
4.3 MPa
Water absorption
EN 13755
5.9%
Abrasion resistance
EN 14157 / EN 1341
25 mm
Slip resistance (wet)
EN 16165 / EN 14231
85 SRV
Breaking load at anchor holes
EN 13364
550 N
Material: natural quarried sandstone (arkose), Pinares region (Burgos).
Finish: saw-cut.
Sizes: 60x40x2, 60x30x2, 60x40x3, 60x30x3, 80x40x3 and 100x50x3 cm.
Approximate weight: about 44 kg/m² at 2 cm and 66 kg/m² at 3 cm.
The slabs in the shop are supplied with a saw-cut finish, but Duna sandstone is also available in other finishes: bush-hammered, honed, pointed, rough-chiselled and brushed (depending on tone).
And if your project needs something special, we make it to measure: other sizes and thicknesses, steps, coping stones, window sills, kerbs, lintels, ashlar or rubble masonry. Write to us with the dimensions, finish and quantity, and we will prepare a no-obligation quote.
📦 Sales formats
Pack of 10 pieces: perfect for small areas, repairs or to see the stone at home before placing a large order. 60x40: 2.4 m² · 60x30: 1.8 m² · 80x40: 3.2 m² · 100x50: 5 m².
Full pallet: the most convenient option for building sites, palletised and strapped. Approx. 24 m² at 2 cm and 15 m² at 3 cm (the exact number of pieces is shown in each option).
💡 Professional tip: for outdoor floors with traffic, choose 3 cm; the 2 cm works better on façades and walls. Allow 5–10% extra surface area for cuts and finishing, and mix pieces from several packs or pallets when laying to spread out the natural variations in tone. Outdoors, lay on a base with a 1–2% slope and use a breathable water repellent if you want to make cleaning easier.
🪨 Natural stone: each batch may vary slightly in tone and veining from the photos. It is the signature of an authentic material, not a defect.
Frequently asked questions
What are the features of the Duna Olite Dorado sandstone slab?
It is a natural sandstone with a golden tone and orange and brown veining. It is the hardest of the Duna family, with 68 MPa in compression, designed for floors that are walked on every day.
What sizes and thicknesses are available?
Sizes available are 60x40x2, 60x30x2, 60x40x3, 60x30x3, 80x40x3 and 100x50x3 cm. It weighs about 44 kg/m² at 2 cm and 66 kg/m² at 3 cm; the finish is saw-cut.
Which thickness should I choose for outdoor flooring or for a façade?
For outdoor floors with traffic, 3 cm is recommended. The 2 cm thickness works better on façades and walls, where it is used as cladding.
Is it slip-resistant and frost-resistant?
When wet it scores 85 SRV, well above class 3 of the Spanish Technical Building Code. It has also been tested to 56 freeze-thaw cycles (UNE-EN 12371), so it is suitable for outdoor use in cold areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it withstand frost?
Yes. It has been tested through 56 freeze-thaw cycles (UNE-EN 12371) and keeps over 90% of its flexural strength. It is suitable for outdoor use in cold and mountain areas.
Is it slippery when wet?
No. When wet it scores 85 SRV in the pendulum test, well above the 45 that building codes require for class 3, the highest. It is suitable for terraces and pool edges.
Is it suitable for high-traffic floors?
Yes. Olite is the hardest tone in the Duna range, with 68 MPa compressive strength, and the most recommended for terraces, paths and heavy-use areas.
Which thickness should I choose, 2 or 3 cm?
The 2 cm is ideal for cladding façades and walls. For outdoor floors with foot traffic we recommend 3 cm.
Are other finishes or special sizes available?
Yes. Besides the sawn cut there are bush-hammered, honed, picked, split-faced and brushed finishes, and we make other formats, steps, copings, kerbs or ashlar to measure. Write to us with dimensions, finish and quantity and we will send you a no-obligation quote.
How many m² come in each pack or pallet?
The 10-piece pack covers 60x40: 2.4 m², 60x30: 1.8 m², 80x40: 3.2 m², 100x50: 5 m². Full pallet: approx. 24 m² in 2 cm and 15 m² in 3 cm; the exact number of pieces is shown in each option.
How much does it weigh?
Around 44 kg/m² in 2 cm and 66 kg/m² in 3 cm. A full pallet weighs about a tonne.
How many slabs do I need?
Measure the area in m², add 5–10% for cuts and trimming and choose the packs or pallets that cover that total.
Do all the slabs have the same colour?
Not exactly: it is natural stone and every piece has its own veining and tone. Mix pieces from different packs or pallets when laying for an even result.
Does it need maintenance?
Very little. Just clean it with water and neutral soap. Optionally you can apply a breathable water repellent to make cleaning easier.
Are there other tones?
Yes, the Duna range has four tones: Olite · Golden, Viana · Pink, Isaba · White and Tudela · Ochre. You will find the links at the end of the description.
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