Technical Blog
PROTECTING & ENHANCING EXTERNAL PORCELAIN PAVERS
Over the last ten years, we’ve seen the popularity of porcelain pavers skyrocket. Generally chosen in large format natural-effects, these tiles provide a wood or stone-look combined with the durability and low maintenance benefits of porcelain. They do,...
PORCELAIN PAVERS – EASY CARE BUT NOT CARE-FREE
Last year saw a significant shift in external porcelain, with engineered slabs dominating market growth. Once a niche product, these pavers have become a top choice for external patio installations, especially in more contemporary settings – and deservedly...
HOW TO DEEP CLEAN A LIMESTONE FLOOR
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...
GETTING PATIOS READY FOR SPRING
As spring approaches, now is the ideal time to get paths and patios ready. These areas will benefit greatly from a thorough clean every couple of months or so – ideally, three times during the spring and summer seasons and twice during the winter. Surfaces...
ECOPROTEC INTRODUCES PFAS-FREE BLACK STONE COLOUR RESTORERÂ
ECOPROTEC has introduced a new PFAS-free formulated Black Stone Colour Restorer. Developed to restore and protect faded outdoor pavers, Black Stone Colour Restorer now joins ECOPROTEC’s Porcelain Paving Enhancer, which also features a formulation that is free from...
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
Using the right tool for the job makes all the difference. For the course of many years, we received calls from contractors and landscapers asking for advice on the best tools to use for cleaning and sealing tile and stone surfaces. In some...
TREATING SLIPPERY SURFACES WITH ECOPROTEC BLACK SPOT & ALGAE REMOVERÂ
A build-up of algae on paths, steps, driveways and patios creates a slippery residue and a hazard underfoot. Algae tends to flourish in damp, shady and humid areas and, in the UK, build-up is especially common in the winter. ECOPROTEC provides the solution...
ECOPROTECÂ SHORT-LISTED AS FINALIST IN INDUSTRY AWARDS
ECOPROTEC’s Porcelain Paving Enhancer has been shortlisted as an industry finalist in the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards 2026. Recognising and rewarding exceptional products and services in the flooring sector, finalists include a combination of...
GREEN MAN COMPLETES AN ECOPROTEC DEEP CLEAN-AND-SEAL IN SOMERSET
Floor restoration and cleaning expert, Green Man recently renovated a slate floor at a beautiful home in Somerset. Dull and tired from daily wear and tear, the stone floor spanned the kitchen, hallway and lounge, totalling around 75 square metres. Slate is very...
HOW TO REMOVE FIREWORK STAINS
Firework Night can cause a number of issues when it comes to surface staining. There are the usual culprits, like food, drink, wax and grease, but there are others that can cause particular issues, especially on natural stone paving. Black soot stains from...
STONE MAINTENANCE – WHY NEUTRAL IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN NATURAL
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,...
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