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How to remove rust from paving slabs
Rust is a common cause of staining on outdoor pavers and marks can be difficult to remove – especially if you don’t know the origin of the stain. Although rust generally always creates an orange-coloured stain on the face of a paver, there are actually two...
BLACK STONE ISSUES: SERIES ONE – HOW TO RESTORE COLOUR TO BLACK STONE
A newly installed black stone patio is an impressive sight – but its wow-factor often doesn’t last long. Black or very dark grey stone very quickly fades and you’re left with a wishy-washy grey aesthetic. So, how can you restore the colour and protect slabs...
DO EXTERNAL PORCELAIN TILES NEED TO BE SEALED?
Porcelain tiles are an ideal surface option for a patio installation. They’re incredibly robust, resistant to most stains and are very easy to look after. But do they need to be sealed, like stone? As a general rule of thumb, it’s only polished porcelain...
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...
how to remove black spot – and prevent regrowth
Establishing a patio maintenance regime can be very beneficial. It helps retain a tile’s aesthetic, along with its performance, and reduces the need for intensive cleaning and re-sealing down the line. Most organic stains are relatively easy to...
ECOPROTEC LAUNCHES WATER-BASED WALL & FLOOR GROUT PROTECTORÂ
ECOPROTEC has launched a new high performance water-based grout protector. New Wall & Floor Grout Protector is designed for cement-based grout joints and can be used in all types of stone and tile installations. It protects joints from oil and grease-based...
Protecting & maintaining external porcelain pavers
With the increasing popularity of porcelain pavers, it’s no wonder that the discussion surrounding maintenance has increased. And there’s one issue, in particular, that keeps cropping up – should an external porcelain tile be protected and, if so, should a...
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...
New Grout Haze & Limescale Remover joins ECOPROTEC range
ECOPROTEC has introduced a new first wash cleaner to its Clean & Restore series. New Grout Haze & Limescale Remover is a ready-to-use spray treatment for the safe removal of cement-based grout haze and limescale. It can be used on all types of engineered tile...
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