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 […]
Category Archives: Countertop
Countertop, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning
What is limestone and why use it for kitchen countertops?
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Marble, stone cleaning
What natural stone countertops could do for your bathroom
03
Dec
Dec
When planning a new bathroom, it can be easy to overlook countertop surfaces. Yet that’s perhaps slightly surprising when you consider the difference these products can make to a bathroom’s overall appearance. Clearly, the design you choose will depend on individual tastes, décor and property style and type. Budget will also be important. But worktops […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Designs on small kitchens: how you can get creative
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Nov
Nov
In London, of course, space is always at a premium. So if your kitchen area is on the compact side, you’re not alone. You demand a lot from this space day after day, so this key room needs to be simple to navigate. Ideally, cooker, sink and fridge will form a sort of triangle, fairly […]
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Oct
Oct
Hit Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens this autumn. Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Noel Fielding will be back alongside new face Matt Lucas. It’s likely to whip up another baking craze across the land, as it has done in previous years. So sales of baking ingredients and equipment […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Quartz vs. granite kitchen worktops: which are best?
15
Oct
Oct
If you’re one of the growing number of homeowners looking to enjoy the beauty of natural stone surfaces in your kitchen, you may well have narrowed down your choice to granite and quartz. Clearly, this is a long-term decision, so you need to be sure you make the right one. It isn’t always easy, because […]