If lockdown has made you realise your current bathroom is looking rather tired, granite may not have been your first choice of material for new countertops. But there are many reasons why, in fact, it could be a great otion for this busy room. Here are some of them: It enhance your property’s value Granite […]
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Feb
Feb
Few things add a more classily elegant accent to a kitchen or bathroom than a marble countertop. But to keep worktops or vanity units looking their beautiful best, you need to understand how to look after them. It’s also worth knowing why some of the more common issues can occur. To start to understand why […]
Countertop, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning
What is limestone and why use it for kitchen countertops?
17
Feb
Feb
A common form of carbonate, sedentary rock, limestone is made up mainly of calcite and aragonite. These two minerals are different forms of calcium carbonate. Soft, porous limestone is also readily available, and easy to shape and form. People have used it in buildings for centuries. And you’ll find it in world-famous sites such as […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Scratching the surface, ridding natural stone countertops of annoying marks!
11
Feb
Feb
Life has changed significantly for most of us over the past year, with Covid meaning nearly all of us are spending more time at home than ever. So with more household members likely to be around far longer during the day than ‘normal’ times (remember those?), your kitchen is likely getting a lot more use […]
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Jan
Jan
Your bathroom should be a restful sanctuary. But hygiene and cleanliness are key preoccupations after the year we’ve all had. Bathrooms are also important since they are where most of us aim to get each day off to a good start. Equally, they’re where we unwind in the evening. So easy-to-clean surfaces are likely to […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
What kitchen trends are we likely to see in 2021?
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Jan
Jan
As we’ve often said before, it’s the hub of the home and one of the first rooms you’re likely to renovate. So when it comes to interior design trends, those for the kitchen are particularly fast-moving. And social media accounts tend to be full of glossy pictures of the latest styles. Marble set to stay […]
Concrete Restoration, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Best ways of shifting stains and dirt from concrete!
15
Jan
Jan
If you’re trying to shift stains from concrete, it can seem a challenging task. And they can range from paint spills on the garage floor to oil marks on the driveway to mildew anywhere. Why is concrete a particular challenge? There are various reasons why concrete poses specific challenges when it comes to dirt removal. […]
07
Jan
Jan
Your kitchen worktops are where you throw down shopping bags and other items, chop food and prepare meals; essentially, they’re an important part of your daily life. Equally, they have a massive impact on the overall look of this most crucial room in the house. So it’s vital that they look right, and are up […]
Concrete Restoration, Floor Cleaning, pressure washing, stone cleaning
Concrete bathroom floors – what are the pros and cons?
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Dec
Dec
It’s a leading building material used globally, and perhaps more readily associated with ‘brutalist’ architecture. But it’s becoming increasingly popular in interior design, and replacing the traditional materials used in countertops, including natural stone. That includes an area of a place where you perhaps wouldn’t expect to see concrete – the bathroom. These days, this […]
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Dec
Dec
Now the government has announced what restrictions will be in place for Christmas gatherings, we can all start making plans. It’s time to think about how we’ll spend the holiday, where and who with. Of course, it’ll be a Christmas like no other, with large celebrations and parties significantly curtailed. However, at the end of […]