Master craftsmen have used marble, a kind of white limestone, for centuries in historical works from the Taj Mahal to Michelangelo’s David and Moses sculptures. Today, it remains a popular and prestigious material. Elegant and naturally beautiful, the depth of its patterning and unique markings make marble a luxurious choice in modern homes and businesses. […]
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Nov
Nov
Some people call terrazzo Venetian mosaic, thanks to its appearance. This flooring consists of granite and marble chips, which are set in strong concrete or resin. A terrazzo floor is highly durable and offers a unique look. It’s also flexible, with an end result to suit your needs and tastes, and it’s invariably beautifully elegant. […]
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May
May
As you may have guessed from some of these blog posts, even though Royal Stone Care treats and cleans many different types of stone, we are a bit fond of marble. So I was not best pleased when I recently sold a marble hearth to someone who seemed highly indifferent to the look of a […]
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May
May
While I write on this blog, giving what I hope are helpful tips and telling some stories, it still needs some imagination. I think it could also be helpful to you to actually see what we do here at Royal Stone Care. With that in mind I’d like to direct you to our photo and […]
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Apr
Apr
Marble and granite have been used for worktops for hundreds of years. While both are a type of stone they are very different in structure. Marble is a soft stone which is more often used for decorative purposes and as a show of wealth. It is used for the carving of statues, ornaments and jewellery […]
09
Feb
Feb
Recently, a friend of mine had a long-term tenant leave one of his rental properties. As the tenant had been there for so long, it was pretty obvious the house needed a complete makeover. The plan was to make this a more upmarket type of property so that a much higher rent could be achieved. […]
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Sep
Sep
Over a great number of years, right up through the 1950’s and into the 1960’s, there have been two significant annual events in UK households. These events don’t have specific dates but they did invoke some quite emotional feelings. The first event has the name of ‘Spring Cleaning’. I don’t ever recall the second event […]
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Apr
Apr
Back in the mid 1970’s I worked for a fireplace manufacturing and installation company. When the company started, its main product was custom built stone fireplaces that were cut and installed on site. Many of the fireplaces took between two and five days, or more, to build. I’m talking about putting them in ordinary houses, […]
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Dec
Dec
While I know that this website and blog is primarily about the care of marble, I thought I’d give you a bit of a different story this month. This is about where, in my opinion, the architects should never have used marble in the first place. As we know, it can be a beautiful stone […]
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Oct
Oct
Marble adds that real touch of elegance and luxury wherever it’s used. When you walk into a hotel foyer and there are large areas of beautifully polished marble everywhere, you feel like you are in somewhere special. Same with the reception areas of office suites. When it’s used in strategic places within your home then […]