In this article, we go over how to clean terracotta tiles. Terracotta has been used in flooring and walls for centuries now. Dating back to Greeks, where it was abundant and great for its practicality. Terracotta comes under the ceramic tile category and translates as “baked earth”. Terracotta tiles usually come in different finishes; glazed … Read more
One of the questions we’ve been asked since we have started supplying our own terracotta and stone floors is about sealing natural stone. Most natural stone floors and walls need sealing, including limestone and granite. Customers often want advice on the best sealing methods and ways to keep a natural look. Below we go over … Read more
There’s no doubt that granite is a beautiful desirable surface and if properly taken care of can last a long time without the need for much maintenance. Having said that, granite is not impermeable and water and other spillages will mark it if left unsealed. Using a polished granite sealer can not only give the … Read more
A large proportion of the UK has hard water. According to the scale guard professional over 60%! Even if your not in a hard water area you’ve probably had to deal with limescale before regardless. Areas you may see limescale build-up: Taps Sinks Kettle The boiler Washing machine Dishwasher A lot of these places use … Read more
More often than not you will have a tiled bathroom, shower or floor somewhere in your house or at work. Because of the natural indent in the grout lines, grime and dirt get easily stuck in there. “Grout is the hard cement in between the tiles. Below we go over a range of ideas to … Read more
In this article, we are talking about sealing and waterproofing the grout in between your tiles. The grout is the cement-like liquid you fill between the gaps of your tiles. Often people think the grout is waterproof, however, it is usually quite coarse and porous. Water, oil and other liquids can penetrate it quite easily. … Read more