by Leah Morrell | Jan 14, 2025 | Exterior Projects, Interior Projects
Limestone is a hardwearing surface material that’s really easy to maintain, but correct cleaning products should always be used. All limestone tiles, regardless of colour and finish, are sensitive to acid, so they should be cleaned with a pH-neutral detergent. General...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Nov 4, 2024 | Exterior Projects
As we move through autumn, stone and porcelain paths and patios can become increasingly slippery and potentially very dangerous. The slippery residue is generally caused by algae – a natural organism that settles onto surfaces and thrives in damp...
by Leah Morrell | Nov 1, 2024 | Exterior Projects
Slippery pavers before treatment, by Silex UK, with ECOPROTEC During spells of wet weather, paths and paving slabs can very quickly become slippery and potentially dangerous. This can also be a problem year-round in areas that tend to be damp and get very...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Oct 18, 2024 | Exterior Projects
Have you come across dark coloured leaf prints or stains on the surfaces of porcelain tiles? If so, the chances are that these marks could be caused by tannins. Made up of polyphenol compounds, tannins are naturally found in plants and trees and,...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Oct 1, 2024 | Exterior Projects
Developed for the contract and landscape sectors, LTP’s ECOPROTEC range includes sustainable surface care products – for all types of natural and engineered stone – spanning sealing & protection, cleaning & restoration, and aftercare...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Sep 24, 2024 | Exterior Projects, Interior Projects
Mosaics provide a stunning surface finish, with their intricate designs and abundant texture. But the one aspect that sometimes puts people off these beautiful tiles is the sheer number of grout joints and the potentially fiddly maintenance. Yet,...
