There could be any number of reasons why you don’t feel able to fit full-length marble kitchen countertops. These could range from not having enough space to the expense. (No one would ever claim marble was a particularly cheap material.) However, marble is now used in homes in some pretty unexpected ways, for example as […]
Category Archives: Marble
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Is it time to upgrade your kitchen?
14
Feb
Feb
The new year may have caused you to take a good look around your home. And if you’re among then growing number of people opting to improve their property rather than move, the kitchen could be a great place to start. After all, it’s the heart of the home. It’s where a household mingles, prepares […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Tips for keeping your kitchen countertops in tip-top condition
06
Feb
Feb
It may be the end of January, but it’s not too late to make some resolutions for 2020. One could be a better focus on your kitchen surfaces. After all, if these are not spotless, the rest of your house can also start to feel slightly grimy. Equally, of course, you will be inviting bacteria […]
30
Jan
Jan
Cool, smooth to the touch and moisture-resistant, marble is an elegant, stylish material that’s a natural choice for the bathroom. Use marble in flooring, wall cladding and even on sanitary ware items like baths and sinks. To all intents and purposes, marble is fully waterproof for the domestic bathroom. Equally, it’s a practical choice given […]
23
Jan
Jan
Are you lucky enough to have installed a quartz or granite countertop in your kitchen or bathroom recently.? Or perhaps just waiting for one to be finished? You’ll want your fittings and cabinets to complement your sparkling new worktop. After all, a good worktop is often a kitchen’s centrepiece. It acts as the foundation and sets […]
Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Why marble cleaning always needs a little extra care and attention!
15
Jan
Jan
A recent letter from a reader to a national newspaper’s ‘consumer champion’ column reminded us how important it is to get marble cleaning absolutely right, every time. The London-based correspondent, named only as DP, had turned to a website to find a new cleaner for their home. The site assured ‘DP’ that a five-star, experienced […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Wooden Floor Restoration, Worktop
Interior design trends for the new decade revealed!
07
Jan
Jan
If you’re looking to update your kitchen in the New Year and are in the mood to be style-conscious, experts have revealed their predictions for the top interior design trends of 2020. Out with the old… To kick off with some of the trends on their way out, these include pastel shades, oversized wall clocks, […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Time to clean your cleaners? The products that don’t work
27
Dec
Dec
When you want to clean a surface, you probably just grab a sponge and cleaning product and get to work. You may not think too much about it. But when consumer advocacy group Choice carried out some testing recently, they found that many surface-cleansing products are actually no more effective than water. Some are actively […]
11
Dec
Dec
That time of year when every inch of kitchen space is likely to be at a premium is rapidly approaching. So it’s worth having a good old clear-out ahead of the festive season – especially if you’re playing host this year. And countertops are where a lot of the clutter can accumulate over time. Start […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Why the thickness of your kitchen countertop matters
03
Nov
Nov
Not everyone who buys a new kitchen worktop in a natural stone such as marble, granite or quartz fully appreciates the importance of getting the thickness of the countertop right. What are my options? Essentially, if you’re going for quartz countertops, there are three choices of thickness, 1cm, 2cm and 3cm. However, usually 1cm is […]