Hardwearing, low-maintenance limestone gives a fantastic finish to a floor. You can also have a rich variety of colours, textures and finishes. But it does need to be sealed post-fitting, just as many other natural materials do. And that’s because it’s a sedimentary rock, mainly comprising calcium carbonate. It’s also naturally porous. So applying a […]
Category Archives: Floor Cleaning
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May
May
When it comes to keeping marble worktops in tip-top condition, prevention is always better than cure. And we’ve written before about the importance of using the right products for marble cleaning, stain removal and so on. Plus we’ve discussed marble sealing and the need to mop up any spillages as soon as they occur. What’s […]
28
Apr
Apr
There are numerous sound reasons for choosing real wood for your floors. Of course, genuine timber looks great. That’s because it effortlessly adds a touch of elegance and luxury to any space. It’s also very hygienic and, what’s more, you can clean this material very easily. Plus you can sand wooden flooring multiple times. Indeed, […]
12
Mar
Mar
Marble tiles do more than just look gorgeous when you use them in flooring. This stone is hardwearing, and has great insulating properties. Here, we offer some advice on keeping your marble-based floors looking amazing for longer. <h3>Yellowing of marble floor tiles – why does this happen?</h3> Iron, which can occur naturally in marble, is […]
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Mar
Mar
Wooden floors bring style, elegance and warmth to any property. And you’ll find a greater range of designs, colours and textures than you may have realised. But whether you’re moving somewhere which already has timber flooring in place or fitting a new surface, you’ll want to make it your own. And staining is one of […]
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Dec
Dec
Kitchen islands can provide numerous benefits, including the creation of a casual seating area, the provision of extra storage and food prep space plus a convenient place to keep all your appliances. And if you go for a model in gorgeous limestone, you can reap numerous additional advantages as you enjoy this lovely natural material. […]
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Dec
Dec
Thanks to its timeless style and elegance, combined with durability and practicality, marble remains a popular choice for everything from bathroom vanities to kitchen worktops and floor tiles. This gorgeous stone is also water-resistant, resists changes in temperature and is, broadly speaking, pretty easy to look after. But marble cleaning is always something people ask […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Wooden Floor Restoration, Worktop
Can you have a wooden floor in a bathroom?
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Dec
Dec
It may surprise you to learn that, in fact, wood can work very well as a material for a bathroom floor. And that’s the case whether you have a luxury designer sanctuary or something smaller and rather more functional. With wood, you introduce warmth and a natural texture to one of the most important spaces […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
Which granite cleaning products should I use?
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Oct
Oct
Granite is an ideal material for kitchen worktops for a number of reasons. These include its resilience and ease of maintenance, plus the capacity for this stone to be fashioned into custom designs. Equally, looking after granite worktops is straightforward. It’s really just a matter of combining a daily once-over with a regular, deeper clean. […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
What are the top kitchen trends for 2024?
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Oct
Oct
As the autumn gets underway, thoughts are turning towards next year. (No, we’re not quite sure where 2023 has gone, either!) If you’re thinking about renovating the most important room in the home (your kitchen) next year, there are so many choices it can feel overwhelming. So to help you stay one step ahead, here […]