by Leah Morrell | Sep 1, 2025 | Exterior Projects
As a result of this year’s sustained heat and drought, 2025 is set to surpass the famous summer of 1976. It’s no surprise that outdoor spaces are looking a little lacklustre and, in the case of black limestone, rather faded. So, why has this happened and...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Jul 24, 2025 | Exterior Projects
The popularity of cement free brush-in grouts for grouting in porcelain and natural stone paving has grown exponentially over the last decade, but they do bring with them a specific issue concerning amine blush. Amine blush is a greasy or waxy film that can form...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Jul 10, 2025 | Exterior Projects
White markings or blemishes in slate are common and are hundreds of millions of years old. Rather than being a defect, they are a natural characteristic of the stone and are normally only visible after the slate has been split. However,...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Jun 20, 2025 | Exterior Projects
Over the last few weeks’, we’ve received a lot of enquiries about bird poo removal from porcelain and stone pavers. These stains are generally white, grey or pink – if bird’s have been eating berries – and they can be quite difficult to remove, especially once dry. A...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Jun 17, 2025 | Exterior Projects
Natural stone and porcelain pavers are the most popular surface choice for spa areas, pool surrounds and wet play zones. They’re hardwearing and easy to keep clean but, if not maintained correctly, they can create a slip hazard. This is rarely...
by Angie Fitzhugh | May 15, 2025 | Exterior Projects
As a result of this year’s sustained heat and drought, 2025 is set to surpass the famous summer of 1976. It’s no surprise that outdoor spaces are looking a little lacklustre and, in the case of black limestone, rather faded. So, why has this happened and can anything...
