THE TROUBLE WITH TANNINS

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,...
HOW TO KEEP MOSAIC SURFACES PRISTINE

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

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...
How to remove rust from paving slabs

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...
HOW TO TREAT SLIPPERY PAVERS

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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