Italy is generally renowned as the world leader for stylish design and for the quality of its products. I think that some of the credit for this reputation can be attributed to Italian marble. It has long been considered that the Italians produce the world's finest marble.
Topics: choosing marble, statuario, Italian marble, calacatta, carrara, quality marble
Most people will be able to picture what a polished marble tile or an antiqued limestone tile would look like and some will understand what is meant by the term honed. But there are lots of other options for surface finishes on natural stone and some of these may not be quite so easy to imagine. Some of the different options are explained below:
Topics: surface finishes, choosing natural stone, anti-slip surface, external stone
It's relatively easy to find an off-the-shelf limestone fireplace in one of the more popular stones in a standard size and made to a relatively simple design. It's great if that works with the decor scheme in your room but what do you do if you are looking for something a little less ordinary?
The weather is hot right now and cold winter nights might be the last thing on your mind but if you are planning a patio, cold and frost should be at the top of your thoughts.
Topics: pathways, choosing natural stone, CE Marking, patios, external stone
There are two aspects to finding a high quality supplier; the first is finding a trustworthy supplier and the second is finding top quality products.
Topics: our service, choosing natural stone, Stone Federation of GB, CE Marking, bespoke service
One of the key requirements for the surface finish for a swimming pool surround is slip-resistance.
Topics: choosing marble, swimming pool, French limestone, surface finishes, anti-slip surface, vallangis, carrara, external stone
A little while ago, we were approached by a private client whose Victorian house had an old black and white marble floor that was in need of some careful restoration, cleaning and re-sealing. In addition, the customer wanted to find some matching marble floor tiles for a new conservatory extension.
Topics: maintenance, sealer, marble, Italian marble, calacatta, Fob, fitting, Fila
To sum it up in one word - DON'T! Here's why....
Topics: Marmox, installation, bathroom
Here's a quick summary of the 5 most common myths that we hear when we talk to people on our stand at the exhibitions. A lot of the comments relate to misunderstandings about sealing and maintenance. Some of them are discussed here:
Topics: limestone flooring, maintenance, marble flooring, cleaning, sealing
One of the most important factors in ensuring that your new limestone floor or marble bathroom stays looking good is the sealer that is used to protect it. But how do you choose which one to best safeguard your investment?
Topics: seal slate, sealer, stop stain, seal limestone, Fob, Fila, MP90, seal marble, W68
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