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, […]
Tag Archives: Granite and Natural Stone Backsplash
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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 […]
13
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
07
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. […]
07
Oct
Oct
A leading interior designer has used an interview with a national newspaper’s website to urge homeowners to avoid one common error concerning kitchen worktops. (They also expressed their views on social media. And their post garnered nearly 75,000 views.) The designer, CEO and creative director has revealed that if you want an elegant, classy-looking space, […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
Stunning natural stone ideas for an outdoor kitchen
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Sep
Sep
Rather than the bog-standard barbecue this (or next) summer, why not go all-out and dazzle your guests by preparing and serving food from an outdoor kitchen? After all, it’s the ideal way to make the most of the sun when it’s out, and of spending quality time with family and friends. What’s more, with an […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
Harms of bleach and lemon juice on granite countertop
07
Jul
Jul
Granite worktops bring a number of benefits to your home. These include durability, low maintenance, an elegant look plus strong resistance to chipping, scratches and heat. What’s more, this beautiful natural stone is also an eco-friendly material. With so many advantages to them, you’ll be keen to look after your granite countertops well. And, sometimes, […]
03
Jun
Jun
A recent study shows that nearly half (44%) of UK adults feel envious of other people’s kitchens. Meanwhile, two-thirds admit their own is not the ‘dream’ space they’d love to have. Electrical appliance giant Beko commissioned the research. It found that almost one in five (18%) used their kitchen to entertain in. This means the […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
How to disinfect and polish a granite kitchen countertop
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May
May
It may (thankfully) already be a memory, but the Covid-19 pandemic has made everyone more conscious of hygiene, not least in the kitchen. Yet, viral diseases aside, keeping kitchen worktops in a condition so pristine that they’re clean enough to eat off is never a bad idea. Granite countertops typically come sealed. But that doesn’t […]