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 […]
Category Archives: Floor Cleaning
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Limestone, stone cleaning, Worktop
Limestone paving slabs: frequently asked questions
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Oct
Oct
Limestone is an entirely natural product, and an excellent choice as paving for driveways, patios and walkways. As a building material, it’s also a key component of cement. And while it may look quite similar to sandstone, it’s actually a very different substance. Here we answer some questions people often ask us about this stone […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Caring for your marble bathroom vanity unit
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Oct
Oct
In bathrooms, a vanity unit essentially does away with the standard pedestal to combine storage with a washbasin. And you’ll find a wealth of colour, finish and style options from which to take your pick. What are the benefits of a bathroom vanity unit? It makes sense to combine a sink with a cupboard. After […]
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Sep
Sep
As we pass the halfway mark of 2023, we thought it’d be a good time to look at some popular kitchen design trends for the year. We hope these ideas for sustainable materials, colours and storage options provide inspiration; they’re set to remain sought-after as we move into the second half of the year. Sustainable […]
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Sep
Sep
We’ve previously written about the benefits of limestone as a material, from its elegant appearance to its durability. And it makes a gorgeous flooring product, indoors or outside. But what are the key things to bear in mind when choosing a floor from this stunning natural stone and how, crucially, can you stay on budget […]
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Sep
Sep
It goes in the busiest part of your home, so clearly your kitchen’s flooring needs to be hardwearing and functional. However, that shouldn’t mean compromising on style. It may not have been something that sprang immediately to mind. But could a wooden floor in this area be an option? After all, wood, whether you go […]
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Jun
Jun
Long-lasting limestone has a classic visual appeal, plus it’s versatile and easy to maintain. So a floor in it can add significant value to your home. But, like anything else, it needs regular cleaning. The usual drill Clearly, limestone is quite a soft natural stone. And so dirt and small objects can damage it pretty […]
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Jun
Jun
Wood floor polish adds a protective finish to your flooring or other hardwood product, and helps to repel stains and spillages while preventing scuffs and scratches and reducing the potentially damaging impact of wear and tear. Polishing adds sheen, and can also help to fill tiny scratches, making them less visible to the human eye. […]
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Jun
Jun
The practice of spring cleaning dates back to a time when open fires heated homes and there was minimal ventilation, so that heat didn’t escape. Inevitably, this created vast amounts of dust and soot. But as the weather warmed, a house would be opened up and the accumulated dirt cleaned. There are other traditions of […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]