Technical Blog
BOND STONE CLEANING TRANSFORMS ELEGANT STONE ENTRANCE WITH ECOPROTEC
A series of ECOPROTEC treatments have been used, by Adrian from Bond Stone Cleaning, to transform a Victorian entrance in Tunbridge. The renovation was completed with ECOPROTEC deep cleaning and protection products, including Blackspot & Algae...
REMOVING ALGAE FROM STONE & TILES
Algae build-up can be a problem on hard landscaping, creating 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 autumn and winter. Different types of algae...
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 ‘JUST WASHED LOOK’ PORCELAIN PAVING ENHANCER
ECOPROTEC has launched its new Porcelain Paving Enhancer – a water-based treatment for exterior and interior porcelain tiles and pavers. As well as giving tiles a ‘just washed look’, the new self-shine enhancer also provides...
RENOVATING MARBLE DAMAGED BY SCUFFS & ACID SPILLS
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 this,...
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...
HOW TO PROTECT NEWLY LAID STONE TILES
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...
ECOPROTEC SHORT-LISTED AS FINALIST IN INDUSTRY AWARDS
ECOPROTEC Grout Haze & Limescale Remover has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards 2025. The annual awards “recognise the exceptional products and services that are making a difference to the way you work today.” A...
HOW TO DEEP CLEAN SLIPPERY PATHS & PATIOS
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...
HOW TO TREAT SLIPPERY PAVERS
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...
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