Lockdown has caused many of us to look at our homes with fresh eyes. If the increased time at home as made you realise you need to upgrade your bathroom, you’re far from alone. The idea of concrete bathrooms may initially seem odd, drab or downright unsightly. But this material is increasingly popular for use […]
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Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Considering a fresh kitchen colour? Try the new black!
07
Sep
Sep
For decades, white has been the default choice of colour for kitchens, albeit with some dalliances along the way with shades such as avocado. Or perhaps even turquoise and pink during the post-war era. But in recent years, black has become an increasingly sought-after kitchen hue. Think glossy kitchen cabinets, alongside black marble worktops with […]
16
Aug
Aug
It’s the interiors trend that’s taking the UK by storm! We’re seeing it everywhere this summer, from wallpaper to kitchen countertops and flooring. And you can find items in a terrazzo-style pattern on everything from lampshades to drinks coasters. Terrazzo means terrace – it comes from Italy, where people used it first in flooring in […]
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Jul
Jul
Lockdown has caused many of us to see our homes through new eyes after spending so many weeks there. And your bathroom may well be one area you feel is ready for a refresh. One material you may not have considered using in this most personal and important of spaces is quartz. But in fact […]
30
Jun
Jun
Widely considered since ancient times to be one of the most luxurious and visually appealing natural stones, marble is still the material of choice for many residential and public buildings. Its naturally elegant appearance certainly add to a room’s beauty. However, if you’re choosing marble flooring, you’ll be aware that this stuff is not exactly […]
Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Want to pressure wash your driveway yourself? Proceed with caution!
14
Jun
Jun
It’s Bank Holiday season, and the weather is lovely – even if it seems to be turning at the moment. And, given the lockdown, we’re all of course spending more time at home. If your drive is full of weeds and moss or the ingrained dirt of many months of neglect after winter, thoughts inevitably […]
Concrete Restoration, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Concrete resurfacing: frequently asked questions
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May
May
Time eventually erodes everything.Concrete is no exception. Here, we consider the questions people often have on concrete resurfacing. Traditionally, your choice was between concrete repair or replacement. Today, concrete resurfacing is a sought-after alternative. It provides a great-looking, affordable finish with little mess. What is it? Concrete resurfacing doesn’t mean replacing all the concrete. Instead, […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Spring cleaning in the time of corona: further tips
08
May
May
April and May are clearly always the best times of year for spring cleaning. But, in 2020, this activity seems to have acquired a new significance. This time around, it’s about sanitising surfaces and spaces as well as removing the winter-long build-up of grime. We know we’ve mentioned this topic before, but there’s a lot […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, pressure washing, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Coronavirus Covid-19 Update and Cleaning Top Tips
12
Apr
Apr
As the Covid 19 pandemic escalates, we wanted to update everyone on what we at Royal Stone Care are doing. Additionally, we wanted to offer a summary of what you as a householder or business owner can do to keep your home or premises clean. Clearly, this will minimise the risk of infection to yourself […]
Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Avoiding driveway pressure-washing scams during Covid-19 outbreak
07
Apr
Apr
Trading standards experts have warned that cold callers are preying on vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic. Householders must be on their guard against services they don’t need, or substandard goods. Among the scams are getting bank details for ‘continued free school meals’, fake coronavirus home-testing kits, and selling face masks and hand sanitiser. (The […]