While they’re often confused, in fact limestone, quartz and quartzite are all distinct natural materials. Here, we take a look at these stones and the differences between them. Quartz vs. quartzite Quartz is an engineered, man-made product manufactured in factories, combining resin, quartz and pigment in its make-up. When you combine ground quartz, resin and […]
Category Archives: Quartz
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, Worktop
How much overhang my kitchen countertop may have?
11
Mar
Mar
If you’re overhauling your kitchen, there are a few key decisions you’ll need to make. These are likely to include thinking about your countertops. And nitty-gritty details will include the size of their overhang. In fact, this can affect your kitchen and its efficiency, plus the functionality of your worktops, so it’s more of an […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
What are the biggest trends in kitchen design for 2023?
24
Feb
Feb
The latest kitchen designs are aimed at creating gentler, more comfortable spaces, and at standing the test of time. There seems to be a stronger focus on natural materials, and colours which nature has inspired, such as sage green. At the same time, there’s a greater sense of kitchens as extra living spaces in which […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, Worktop
Why veined kitchen worktops are so popular?
09
Jun
Jun
The concept of having a veined pattern against a white or neutral background could be the ideal solution if you’re after a kitchen that’s mainly blank – but with a vibrant twist. It also means that you definitely don’t have to sacrifice all the colour to create an amazing look! It’s no secret that white […]
07
May
May
Quartz makes a timeless, effortlessly elegant addition to just about any location. But, like all natural stone, it doesn’t come cheap. So it pays to be aware of any potential problems well in advance. And even with the best will in the world, things can, of course, still go wrong from time to time. Here […]
07
Dec
Dec
Are you taking advantage of the unseasonably bright autumn weather to take care of some ‘spring’ cleaning? If so, you may also be wondering how you can minimise your impact on the environment; especially while climate change is such a major issue and as COP26 continues in Glasgow. After all, you can find a huge […]
Countertop, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
What are the hottest kitchen trends for 2022?
07
Nov
Nov
It may seem hard to believe, but we’re into the final quarter of this year. So, already, design experts are starting to look forward to 2022 and identify interiors trends for that most important room in the house, the kitchen. Here, we look at some of them. Statement metal hoods This trend looks set to […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Edgy! What’s the best way of finishing off my kitchen countertops?
01
Nov
Nov
Customers often ask us for advice about how best to complete the look of their kitchen. This room is, after all, the heart of any home. Clearly, deciding which material to have in your worktops in this space is a big decision when it comes to overall appearance. A lot will depend on how you […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Top tips for picking the right counter for a kitchen island
16
Aug
Aug
Get the right countertop for a kitchen island and you’ll complete your kitchen’s overall look and feel to perfection. Before anything else, you’ll need to decide how you’ll be using your kitchen island worktop, whether that’s as an additional food prep surface or whether you’re considering incorporating a stove and basin. After all, a kitchen […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Coloured kitchen countertops are having ‘a moment’
07
Jul
Jul
At the time of writing, we still don’t know whether lockdown restrictions will ease as planned on June 21. But, this summer, entertaining and socialising are set to be firmly back on the agenda, outside or otherwise. Over the long months of lockdown, we’ve all looked at our homes more critically, especially heavily used rooms […]