If the festive season has seen you spending more time at home than usual, and so has highlighted the fact that you could do with a new kitchen, you’re not alone. But fitting a whole room isn’t a cheap business. Equally, if you’re happy with your current layout, there may seem little point in changing […]
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Most homeowners upgrade countertops in renovation
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Mar
Mar
The UK Houzz Kitchen Trends survey it out . either currently planning or have recently completed a kitchen renovation has revealed that the vast majority of homeowners (92%) who refurbished their kitchens also refitted their countertops at the same time. Among the popular choices for the new features were engineered quartz (42%), butcher’s block or a […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
Why granite work wonders in commercial kitchens
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Mar
Mar
Choosing the best countertops for a commercial kitchen is a pretty big decision. After all, there’ll be an impact on both the style and functionality of the space. And you’ll also need to consider compliance with health and safety regulations. Any surface you select must be able to handle the rigorous demands of a professional […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
How to disinfect kitchen countertops
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Oct
Oct
By definition, a kitchen is a food preparation area. And, where you find food, there will also be bacteria. What’s more, a kitchen can breed bacteria even if the food in question isn’t rotten. If you leave items that should be kept in the fridge at room temperature for more than a couple of hours, […]
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Oct
Oct
Family-friendly, surprisingly affordable and resistant to chipping and scratching, granite looks incredible. Additionally, keeping it in tip-top condition is easier than you may have realised. What’s more, this natural stone will always add value to your home. So if you’re considering granite countertops for your kitchen, here are our tips for styling this space: Play […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Countertop material with greatest return on investment
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Sep
Sep
One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make if you’re renovating or fitting a new kitchen or bathroom is which worktop material to use. That’s because this can make a significant difference to the value of your property, It also contributes to the overall look and feel of these rooms. But which natural […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning
Charity says stone worktop ban ‘won’t save lives’
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May
May
The British Occupational Hygiene Society is a scientific charity which promotes workplace health. Now it says the UK should not follow Australia’s example of banning engineered stone countertops. Instead, it insists it’s possible to ‘manage out’ the potential dangers of silicosis from quartz and so on. Australia is the first country to ban the manufacture, […]
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May
May
Thames Water says that more than 60% of us in the UK live in areas where the water is hard. And that includes London and Kent (among other areas), due to their limestone and chalk geology. Essentially, hard water means high levels of magnesium and calcium compounds, which cause limescale. Granite is comparatively impervious, and […]
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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 […]
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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. […]