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WHY BLACK GROUT TURNS ORANGE – AND HOW TO REMEDY IT
Resin-based black brush-in grout is a popular option for pavers. It’s fast to apply and creates a durable grout joint ideal for outdoor areas. It works particularly well with granite pavers, complementing the black speckling within the stone. Orange staining can,...
How to remedy red-stained sandstone
Rusty red staining around the edge of a stone paver is a relatively common issue. The tell-tale stain, which generally frames a paver, can occur for a number of reasons. These tend to be a combination of poor drainage and use of the incorrect...
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...
LTP restores Cathedral Centre stone to its former glory
An LTP protection and maintenance system has been used to complete an extensive stone floor renovation at St Albans Cathedral. The renovation, carried out by collaborative team - Silex UK and Winchester-based Extensive – spanned a 250 square metre area of...
How to treat efflorescence
Have you noticed a white power-like residue on your pavers? If so, this stain is probably efflorescence. Often referred to as a ‘bloom’, efflorescence is common on brick walls but it can also rise through grout joints and leave unsightly stains...
How to clean a patio when there’s a hose pipe ban
After the dry spell early in the summer, the rather typical ‘summer holiday’ weather has arrived. Despite this, there are still hose pipe restrictions in the South West and South East Water regions. In Cornwall, this has been the case since last...
Porcelain Paving: How to prevent grout stains, remove residue & keep tiles looking good
Photo credit: Nustone Black Porcelain Paving - Black Porcelain Paving 600x900 | Outdoor Porcelain Tiles | Nustone Porcelain paving slabs are a popular choice for outside areas, from patios to pool surrounds. They’re incredibly hard wearing and the latest...
PORCELAIN PATIO CARE – TOP TIPS FOR EASY ONGOING MAINTENANCE
Porcelain pavers have become increasingly popular outdoors. A stunning range of design options has played a part - today’s natural effects are incredibly authentic – but the biggest driver is porcelain’s durability. Porcelain is renowned for its practical...
How to remove white calcium markings from slate
White markings or blemishes in slate are common and are hundreds of millions of years old. Rather than being a defect, they are a natural characteristic of the stone and are normally only visible after the slate has been split. However,...
The two types of rust – and how to remove them
Rust can be very difficult to remove from stone and tile surfaces – but did you know that there are two different types of rust? The first is caused by external sources, whilst the second is caused by a chemical reaction within a stone – and each needs to...
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