The practice of spring cleaning dates back to a time when open fires heated homes and there was minimal ventilation, so that heat didn’t escape. Inevitably, this created vast amounts of dust and soot. But as the weather warmed, a house would be opened up and the accumulated dirt cleaned. There are other traditions of […]
Tag Archives: Floor Restoration London
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Feb
Feb
A fireplace makes an attention-grabbing focal point in any space, and there are numerous things you can do to maximise the impact of this feature if you’re lucky enough to have one – especially if it’s in glorious marble. Create symmetry A good example of this is to have a visually pleasing symmetry, especially in […]
Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning
Which stone flooring would be best for me?
14
Nov
Nov
If you’re thinking about manufactured or real stone for your floor, you can look forward to a smart-looking yet highly practical end result. You’ll also be adding character and value to your property. What’s more, it could cost you a lot less than you realised. But each material will have different benefits and drawbacks. Equally, […]
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Oct
Oct
For centuries, marble has been the stone of choice for elegant homes – ever since it was used in places such as the Pantheon, Parthenon and Taj Mahal. It was the Greeks and Romans who first recognised its natural beauty and durability. (They especially favoured calacatta and carrrara varieties. And this was due to their […]
Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning
What is the best way to look after rough granite stairs?
24
Jan
Jan
Granite is a natural stone that’s well known for its elegance and longevity. And it has a distinct pattern of small flecks of different coloured minerals. One option for steps inside and out which you may not have considered is ‘rough’ granite. This comes in various colours and textures, and strongly resists the chipping and […]
31
Dec
Dec
Granite has been a prestigious choice for countertops in kitchens and bathrooms since the 1980s. Clearly, affordability and technological processes have improved immeasurably since then. Yet granite remains hugely popular. That’s thanks to its elegant appearance and low-maintenance durability. (It’s also less porous than marble. Equally, it’s less vulnerable to etching and staining, making it […]
12
Oct
Oct
Granite countertops are a popular choice in the bathroom and kitchen if you’re after an elegant-looking solution for those rooms, but natural stone doesn’t always spring to mind as a flooring material. Yet granite always stands out, due to its large mineral grains which fit closely together. You can even see individual grains with the […]
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Jun
Jun
If you’ve just installed a marble floor, bathroom vanity unit or kitchen worktop, congratulations! You will no doubt love the way you have added a permanent touch of style and elegance to your home. But, as a natural stone, marble certainly isn’t immune to damage, neither does it tend to be an especially cheap material. […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
What should I do if marble chips or cracks?
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May
May
Few materials top the natural elegance of marble, or add more character, whether you have it as a worktop, floor or fireplace in your home, workplace or a property you’re developing or renting out. People often ask us what they should do if this stone becomes damaged in any way, through cracking or chipping or […]
Brick cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing, stone cleaning
How not to use a pressure washer
31
Mar
Mar
All the signs are that summer could finally be on its way. Hopefully, this year there will be more scope for family and other gatherings than in 2020. And if the nicer weather is a signal for you to clean up and sort out your outdoor area ahead of the warmer days, your timing is […]