At RSC, customers often ask us about marble etching. So, here, we take a look at what it is and how you can avoid it. After all, few substances have marble’s natural elegance, so it’s understandable that you want to keep your stone looking its beautiful best. What is it? Etching is physical damage to […]
23
Nov
Nov
Limestone makes an attractive, elegant addition to your home. But in common with other types of natural stone, it’s highly porous, so you need a sealant for most applications. This prevents scratches, stains and acid etchings, while maintaining the stone’s colour, and allowing it to breathe. The good news is that, once applied, you don’t […]
Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Travertine
Why granite could be the perfect choice for your bathroom
16
Nov
Nov
Granite’s current (and increasing) popularity is hardly surprising when you consider this natural stone’s timeless elegance, and its blend of practicality and luxury. Interestingly, many people reckon you can’t use this material in a bathroom. But, actually, that’s a misapprehension. So there are a number of reasons why granite could be absolutely right for your […]
Countertop, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
What are the hottest kitchen trends for 2022?
07
Nov
Nov
It may seem hard to believe, but we’re into the final quarter of this year. So, already, design experts are starting to look forward to 2022 and identify interiors trends for that most important room in the house, the kitchen. Here, we look at some of them. Statement metal hoods This trend looks set to […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Edgy! What’s the best way of finishing off my kitchen countertops?
01
Nov
Nov
Customers often ask us for advice about how best to complete the look of their kitchen. This room is, after all, the heart of any home. Clearly, deciding which material to have in your worktops in this space is a big decision when it comes to overall appearance. A lot will depend on how you […]
21
Oct
Oct
What is baking soda? You’ll almost certainly have heard of it, but would you be able to describe exactly what it is? Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate, and it’s a salt which appears as a white solid and often looks like a fine powder. However, technically this substance is actually crystalline. […]
12
Oct
Oct
Granite countertops are a popular choice in the bathroom and kitchen if you’re after an elegant-looking solution for those rooms, but natural stone doesn’t always spring to mind as a flooring material. Yet granite always stands out, due to its large mineral grains which fit closely together. You can even see individual grains with the […]
02
Oct
Oct
Limestone is a natural stone that’s hewn from the ground in large slabs or chunks. It comes into being over thousands of years from the build-up of debris on the sea bed. So it mainly comprises crushed shells, with some minerals and sand included, along with, sometimes, parts of coral reefs. Limestone-rich areas in the […]
31
Aug
Aug
The benefits of having marble in your home or commercial premises are obvious. And they range from marble’s versatility and durability to the way it reflects light, whether you use this gorgeous natural stone on floors or in the kitchen or bathroom. It can also often, perhaps surprisingly, be more affordable than you thought. But […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning
Some common problems with granite countertops – and how to avoid them
23
Aug
Aug
If you’ve just moved into a new home with granite counters in the kitchen or bathroom, you are of course very lucky. Equally, you may be fortunate to have just fitted some granite surfaces. But there are a few common problems which can occur post-installation, or which you may notice if you’re new to a […]