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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...
THE TROUBLE WITH TANNINS
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,...
ECOPROTEC PROVIDES THE SOLUTION FOR SLIPPERY PATHS & PATIOS
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 treatments....
HOW TO KEEP MOSAIC SURFACES PRISTINE
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,...
Getting a patio autumn-ready
In seasons gone by, patio areas were “put in bed” in early autumn, along with the garden. Nowadays, with the advent of products like outdoor heaters, hot tubs and lounge-style furnishings, these spaces are used year-round. This makes regular...
ENCAUSTIC CARE – PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
Encaustic tiles have become a timeless classic and deservedly so. They bring pattern and colour in a huge array of design styles, from Moorish-inspired tiles to modern geometrics. They also provide a really practical surface, being hardwearing...
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...
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