Frequently Asked Questions about limestone and marble

 

Topics: surface finishes, cleaning, sealing, external stone, frequently asked questions

Top 10 FAQs at the NEC Homebuilding Show 2018

The top ten questions that people asked about using limestone and marble in their self build projects.

Topics: sealing, choosing natural stone, CE Marking, bathroom, exhibitions, frequently asked questions

At the recent Surface Design Show, visitors to the Stone Hub were able to speak to a number of different stone industry experts and get advice on a wide range of topics related to using natural stone in their projects. 

Topics: installation, sealing, choosing natural stone

Cleaning and Restoring Natural Stone Floors

Other articles on our blog site talk about the importance of properly sealing stone floors for ease of maintenance. For a variety of reasons, sometimes it just doesn't happen and a floor can end up looking dull or stained. So what can be done to restore the floor?

Topics: maintenance, cleaning, sealing, restoration

For many interior designers, architects and private clients, the decision to use marble or limestone can represent their design statement as well as a financial investment so it is not surprising that they can be a little anxious to ensure that the project is a success.

Topics: maintenance, installation, cleaning, sealing, choosing natural stone, CE Marking

The 5 most common myths about Marble and Limestone:

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

Cleaning a Limestone Patio

How easy is that!

Natural stone is a perfect choice for using outside the house as well as inside. But the main questions that we hear time and time again are, "Is it hard to keep stone clean?" or sometimes, "But doesn't the grout stain easily and look horrible very quickly?"

Topics: stain, limestone, limestone flooring, clean, restore limestone, sealer, stone, French limestone, seal limestone, limestone tiles, burgundy limestone, cleaning, sealing, protection, seal marble, pierre de bourgogne, renovate limestone, external stone

Surface sealing made easy with FILAMP90 ECO

Tile sealants play an essential role in protecting natural materials – and make surfaces easier to maintain.  But, contrary to belief, application needn’t be time consuming or unpleasant!

Topics: stain, choosing marble, maintenance, clean, seal slate, marble, stone, marble flooring, Italian marble, spanish marble, calacatta, calacatta michelangelo, seal limestone, Fob, cleaning, wine stain, Fila, marble tiles, sealing, MP90, protection, seal marble

Will my stone stain? - how to ensure it stays clean.

One of the most frequently asked questions that we get when we are on stand at the exhibitions is, “will my stone stain?” Most people are worried about spilling red wine and what that might do to their limestone flooring. This is something that gets tested on a fairly regular basis at our house!

Topics: stain, limestone, limestone flooring, marble, stone, French limestone, marble flooring, cleaning, wine stain, floor, Fila, marble tiles, sealing