by Angie Fitzhugh | Oct 1, 2024 | Exterior Projects
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...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Sep 24, 2024 | Exterior Projects, Interior Projects
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,...
by Leah Morrell | Sep 10, 2024 | Exterior Projects
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...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Aug 29, 2024 | Interior Projects
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...
by Leah Morrell | May 31, 2024 | Exterior Projects
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...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Apr 25, 2024 | Exterior Projects
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...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Apr 12, 2024 | Exterior Projects
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...
by Leah Morrell | Mar 14, 2024 | Exterior Projects
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...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Feb 15, 2024 | Interior Projects
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...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Feb 13, 2024 | Exterior Projects
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...
