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 […]
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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 […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Top kitchen Instagram trends – one or two of them may surprise you!
07
Aug
Aug
No doubt every single one of us has our own idea of what our dream kitchen looks like. But new design trends emerge all the time – and, as with everything else these days, they’re often discussed on social media. Equally, interior design is a hot topic in the wake of the long months of […]
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Jul
Jul
Coronavirus has brought hygiene to the forefront of everyone’s minds. But one thing you may not have given much thought to before is your kitchen sink. After all, the standard stainless-steel model has been used for decades. So, if you have one, you probably think it does its job well enough. Granite, though, not only […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning
Use marble to dazzling effect in the bathroom, kitchen and beyond
22
Jul
Jul
With its classic elegance, marble takes the appearance of just about any room to a whole new level. White marble specifically has a clean look that is absolutely timeless. And because it shows up dirt, it’s also easier to keep hygoenic. But if you’re thinking of incorporating this gorgeous natural stone into your home for […]
22
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?
30
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 […]
25
Mar
Mar
Durable, dense and a great insulator against heat, marble makes a superb choice for fireplaces and surrounds. Also versatile and low-maintenance, these units bring warmth, beauty and elegance into your home. One thing we’re often asked is whether marble fireplaces stain easily, and whether they should be sealed. Here, we attempt to answer those questions. […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, stone cleaning, Worktop
Granite countertops and hot pots and pans – what you need to know
19
Mar
Mar
Granite countertops are environmentally and family-friendly and add value to your kitchen. Equally, they’re durable, with granite worktop repair usually a pretty straightforward business. One thing we’re often asked is whether you can place a hot pan directly on to the surface of this natural stone without damaging it. So, here, we offer an explanation. […]
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Feb
Feb
Few things add a more classily elegant accent to a kitchen or bathroom than a marble countertop. But to keep worktops or vanity units looking their beautiful best, you need to understand how to look after them. It’s also worth knowing why some of the more common issues can occur. To start to understand why […]