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Category Archives: stone cleaning
Marble has been used for thousands of years, including of course, by Romans and Greeks in some of their most famous monuments and works of art. And not only is it a truly beautiful material, but it’s also heat-resistant, meaning a fireplace has long been one of the most obvious places to use this substance […]
If you’re upgrading your kitchen, the material you choose for your countertop is an important (and often time-consuming) decision. With so many products around, it can seem challenging to find something that suits your lifestyle, and the available space. The chosen material also needs to be durable and low-maintenance while giving your kitchen the perfect […]
Master craftsmen have used marble, a kind of white limestone, for centuries in historical works from the Taj Mahal to Michelangelo’s David and Moses sculptures. Today, it remains a popular and prestigious material. Elegant and naturally beautiful, the depth of its patterning and unique markings make marble a luxurious choice in modern homes and businesses. […]
While I write on this blog, giving what I hope are helpful tips and telling some stories, it still needs some imagination. I think it could also be helpful to you to actually see what we do here at Royal Stone Care. With that in mind I’d like to direct you to our photo and […]
Marble and granite have been used for worktops for hundreds of years. While both are a type of stone they are very different in structure. Marble is a soft stone which is more often used for decorative purposes and as a show of wealth. It is used for the carving of statues, ornaments and jewellery […]
Etching: causes and signs At the end of my recent post on etching, apart from mentioning how rings get etched into your worktop surfaces, I didn’t really give the whole picture of what etching could occur and what it would look like on your marble. So, as promised, this is a follow on from that […]
Nothing beats the elegance and sheer good looks of natural materials like stone. However, over time, especially if there is heavy foot traffic, stone’s surface can tarnish, so that its lovely natural finish end up looking grimy. Dirt and dust, if allowed to linger, can be abrasive. But if you keep your real stone floor […]