It’s hardly controversial to state that kitchens can take quite a battering over the Christmas period, especially if you’re a busy household or are planning big gatherings this year. Even if you’re not, it’s still likely to be the busiest room in the house over the festive season. And while having everyone you care about […]
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Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Travertine
How you could use natural stone to transform your bathroom
08
Jan
Jan
We all know it’s one of the most intimate and important spaces in any home. But it’s easy to forget just how much we ask of our bathrooms. They have to be functional, well-lit and clean for a busy family that’s trying to get out of the house in the morning. But, come the evening, […]
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 […]
16
Dec
Dec
Lemon juice and marble don’t suit each other very well! That’s because, of course, the former is an acidic liquid. And people often ask us about this, so we thought we’d post a blog with a few pointers. Read on to learn what to do if you get lemon on your marble floor, countertop, tiles […]
01
Dec
Dec
At RSC, customers often ask us about marble etching. So, here, we take a look at what it is and how you can avoid it. After all, few substances have marble’s natural elegance, so it’s understandable that you want to keep your stone looking its beautiful best. What is it? Etching is physical damage to […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Edgy! What’s the best way of finishing off my kitchen countertops?
01
Nov
Nov
Customers often ask us for advice about how best to complete the look of their kitchen. This room is, after all, the heart of any home. Clearly, deciding which material to have in your worktops in this space is a big decision when it comes to overall appearance. A lot will depend on how you […]
21
Oct
Oct
What is baking soda? You’ll almost certainly have heard of it, but could you define it exactly? Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate. It’s a salt and a white solid that often appears as a fine powder. However, it’s actually crystalline. It’s also multi-purpose, with uses ranging from tooth whitening to sunburn […]
31
Aug
Aug
The benefits of having marble in your home or commercial premises are obvious. And they range from marble’s versatility and durability to the way it reflects light, whether you use this gorgeous natural stone on floors or in the kitchen or bathroom. It can also often, perhaps surprisingly, be more affordable than you thought. But […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning
Some common problems with granite countertops – and how to avoid them
23
Aug
Aug
If you’ve just moved into a new home with granite counters in the kitchen or bathroom, you are of course very lucky. Equally, you may be fortunate to have just fitted some granite surfaces. But there are a few common problems which can occur post-installation, or which you may notice if you’re new to a […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Top tips for picking the right counter for a kitchen island
16
Aug
Aug
Get the right countertop for a kitchen island and you’ll complete your kitchen’s overall look and feel to perfection. Before anything else, you’ll need to decide how you’ll be using your kitchen island worktop, whether that’s as an additional food prep surface or whether you’re considering incorporating a stove and basin. After all, a kitchen […]