Marble has been around for millennia. It’s bold, elegant, and people will always use it in kitchen countertops, fireplaces and more. However, limestone can make for a fresh and exciting alternative. And with its textured finish and understated colouring, limestone is especially well-suited to settings such as spas and bathrooms. That’s because settings like these […]
Category Archives: stone cleaning
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Mar
Mar
Marble tiles do more than just look gorgeous when you use them in flooring. This stone is hardwearing, and has great insulating properties. Here, we offer some advice on keeping your marble-based floors looking amazing for longer. <h3>Yellowing of marble floor tiles – why does this happen?</h3> Iron, which can occur naturally in marble, is […]
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Mar
Mar
Granite worktops remain a popular option with homeowners. One US study, for example, found that almost a quarter (23%) chose this stone for their kitchen remodels, while it’s also a sought-after material in bathrooms. That’s perhaps not surprising when you consider that granite is sturdy, won’t fade over time and shrugs off chemicals, heat and […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
How to declutter your kitchen worktops this January
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Feb
Feb
We know we’ve addressed this issue previously. But a new year is a great season for decluttering your home. And given that January can often be one of the quieter months, you may find you have more time for it – and for reaping the resulting practical and wellbeing benefits. So here are some more […]
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Dec
Dec
Thanks to its timeless style and elegance, combined with durability and practicality, marble remains a popular choice for everything from bathroom vanities to kitchen worktops and floor tiles. This gorgeous stone is also water-resistant, resists changes in temperature and is, broadly speaking, pretty easy to look after. But marble cleaning is always something people ask […]
Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning
The key mistakes to avoid when cleaning natural stone
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Dec
Dec
Cleaning natural stone can feel like a daunting business, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. And the good news is that it’s easy to avoid these common mistakes so that your stone stays looking its glorious best. Don’t use harsh or abrasive chemicals Yes, we know we’ve said this before. But it’s worth repeating. […]
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Dec
Dec
The nation’s favourite home improvement trends of the last 25 years are now public knowledge. And they include granite kitchen worktops. The research, of two thousand UK homeowners, was a commission from Checkatrade to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. And the study has also found that favoured trends vary from city to city across the UK. […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
How to decorate your kitchen this Christmas
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Dec
Dec
With Christmas just a matter of weeks away, it’s understandable that your thoughts may be turning to decorating the place where you live. And, specifically, that means bringing some festive spirit into the heart of your home, the kitchen. But the good news is you can do this without breaking the bank, whatever your budget. […]
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Nov
Nov
Given its elegance, durability and versatility, it’s hardly surprising that marble remains the natural choice across homes and commercial premises. What’s more, this stone is low-maintenance as well as long-lasting, and you’ll love its natural patterns and veining. But you may not be aware of just how critical the edges are to the design of […]
06
Nov
Nov
At the time of writing, the UK is experiencing some unseasonal end-of-summer hot days. But autumn is surely on its way nonetheless. Indeed, according to one weather website, the 2023-4 winter is set to be drier and colder than in previous years, increasing the potential for snow. So, if you’re lucky enough to have a […]