by Angie Fitzhugh | Oct 23, 2025 | Interior Projects
Vein-cut marble damaged by a general-purpose spray cleaner When a customer has invested lots of money in new tiles, and possibly other ancillaries, an ‘aftercare sales pitch’ isn’t always welcome. The problem is that when it comes to natural stone materials,...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Aug 27, 2025 | Interior Projects
Concrete flooring is very popular in commercial and contemporary settings and ticks so many boxes; it’s hard wearing, cost effective, low maintenance and it’s generally considered to have a small carbon footprint. Designers and self-builders have long been...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Apr 2, 2025 | Interior Projects
Blacktop residue is a common issue in the hospitality sector and one which floor restoration and cleaning expert – Green Man – recently tackled in Cheltenham, using intensive cleaning and protection products from ECOPROTEC. A black, sticky residue created by spilt...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Jan 21, 2025 | Interior Projects
You can’t beat a real marble surface. Not only is it absolutely stunning but it’s also hardwearing. The problem is that not everyone realises that natural stone – and, in particular, marble – is sensitive to acid. To compound...
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 | Dec 18, 2024 | Interior Projects
Newly installed internal stone tiles need to be sealed to protect them from stains. Whilst really hardwearing, stone is generally slightly porous and sensitive to acid and this makes it vulnerable to staining. Good surface protection helps in other ways too...
