Staining a real hardwood floor gives it shine, depth and warmth while enhancing your room’s overall appearance. However, if you don’t handle the process correctly, you won’t achieve the desired effect. While it may sound obvious, it’s worth remembering that staining isn’t the same as finishing. It colours a floor, enhancing or altering the shade […]
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The kitchen sink is the heart of the room that, in turn, is the heart of your home. So it’s worth choosing one that matches and enhances this space’s overall style and feel. Clearly, you’ll need to think about size, taps and more. But one of the key decisions to make if you’re replacing your […]
When it comes to stone surfaces for kitchens, granite is always one of the most popular choices. Here, we’ve decided to look in a little more detail into exactly why it’s so consistently sought after. Granite is a low-maintenance stone Granite has a reputation as a natural stone that’s easy to maintain. So no wonder […]
If you’re playing host for this year’s festivities, you’ll want to get your house in order (quite literally) ahead of the big day. The good news is that you haven’t left it too late to make some significant changes to the heart of your home before December 25. And what better time to use your […]
Limestone is one of the most beautifully elegant natural stone countertops you can have in your home. Understandably, a worktop in this material is not the cheapest thing you can buy. Indeed, for the average size of kitchen, you’ll be looking at a bill amounting to hundreds of pounds. But costs can vary considerably. Here, […]
If you’re thinking about manufactured or real stone for your floor, you can look forward to a smart-looking yet highly practical end result. You’ll also be adding character and value to your property. What’s more, it could cost you a lot less than you realised. But each material will have different benefits and drawbacks. Equally, […]
Stone flooring offers numerous possibilities, whether you go for a manufactured or natural product. Clearly, each material type has its drawbacks and benefits. But real stone flooring looks stunning while being strongly practical. Equally, it adds character plus value to your property. What’s more, stone floors are more cost-effective than you may have realised. But […]
People often ask us about whether they can clean marble with baking soda – so we thought we’d provide a brief overview here. The short answer is that you can use baking soda on most types of marbles. What’s more, there are various benefits to doing so, as we explain below. However, you do need […]
Beautiful and long-lasting, granite has become a popular choice in many different properties. And, these days, that extends to flooring as well as countertops. Here’s our guide to cleaning your granite floor – it’s something we’re often asked about. Made up of quartz, mica and other minerals, silica-rich granite is typically red, grey, white or […]
At RSC, we’re often asked about hot pots and pans and granite surfaces, so here we thought we’d look into this issue and the potential associated risks in a little more detail. The risks explained Wondering whether you can place a hot pan directly on a granite countertop from the hob? Essentially, you should understand […]