There is a little more to restoring natural stone than you may think. Our stone care kit comes in all shapes and sizes. Each piece of equipment has a specific purpose and enables us to perfectly resurface and polish any natural stone. Klindex Levighetor The most common piece of stone care kit that you will see the team using is the Levighetor. This is used to clean, restore and resurface stone floors. Every floor is completely unique. This means that a bespoke method is created for every project. The precise process will depend on the type of stone, its current condition and the required finis ..read more

The beauty of natural stone is that each piece is unique. This is what makes it so personal and so special. Our role is to ensure that your irreplaceable investment lasts forever. When Sarah-Louise from No.17 House approached us to refresh their treasured marble worktops and island, we were happy to assist. Behind the Scenes Sarah-Louise and Christopher are the Founders of renowned travel and lifestyle Instagram The Adventures of Us and London creative agency Seventeen Social Club. When they renovated their Richmond property in 2022 they shared this journey with their Instagram followers. Sinc ..read more

The projects that we love most are home renovations. There is something really quite special about being a part of creating your dream home. While you are modernising, installing and updating, the natural stone floor can be one of the constants that ties the old in with the new. Engaging with specialists at each stage is important. We asked a few of the companies that we work closely with to share their top tips for renovating your home. Take time to plan Lauren Tonks is the Founder of Love Renovate a website dedicated to providing guidance and advice for home renovators. “Spending time planni ..read more

Marble is a natural stone that comes in a wide range of colours and patterns. The colour of marble is determined by the minerals present in the stone. This can range from pure white to black, with many shades in between. Here are some of the most popular colours of marble: White Marble Known for its clean, classic look white marble is often used in areas of the home where it is prized for its beauty and elegance. Carrara, Bianca and Calacatta are popular choices for kitchen worktops or shower enclosures. Black Marble On the other hand, black marble is usually selected for its dark colour and s ..read more

Marble exudes luxury with an unrivalled natural beauty. Created by nature, it contains within its veins a history that makes each slab completely distinctive. But their uniqueness doesn’t stop there. There’s a huge variety of marble floor finishes that can transform a slab into a bespoke tile. Polished When you Google the word marble, the word polished is usually not far behind. This is largely due to how well marble can take a polish. Compared to granite, for example, it is relatively easy to polish marble. The MoHs hardness scale measures the softness of stone. Talc would score 0 on the scal ..read more

As we approach the New Year, talk is turning to interior design trends 2024. The good news is that you don’t have to wait for your limestone floor or marble worktop to have their day again. Natural stone will compliment every interior design trend. A heritage revival A hot topic of 2023 that continues into interior design trends 2024 is sustainability. Being money-savvy is still a key priority for many embarking on a renovation or redecoration project. This means that reusing or recycling is being favoured over buying new. This has conspired to bring the ‘heritage’ look into fashion. The focus ..read more

Limestone floor restoration doesn’t have to be part of a renovation project. Refreshing your limestone can lift the entire room and help the floor to last longer too. Origins of Limestone Limestone is a sedimentary rock which means that it is formed on or near the earths surface from the accumulation of other rock and organic matter. Limestone is primarily made up of calcium carbonate but will also often contain other minerals. This accounts for the array of colours that you’ll see when sourcing limestone for your home. Usually, limestone is formed in shallow water where the skeletons of organ ..read more

Travertine floor cleaning is one of our most popular services. We love keeping your travertine floors in their best condition and there’s a little more involved in the process than you might think. Origins of travertine Travertine is a sedimentary rock that is part of the limestone family. Travertine stone is formed by subterranean springs, underground rivers, and various other water sources. The mineral element predominant in travertine is calcium carbonate. This is dissolved from existing rock and carried by the water source before settling and forming in a hot spring. The resultin ..read more

Whether you choose Arebescato for your island or Calacatta Rosata for your sink, you want it to last forever. When it comes to caring for your stone, the most important thing to understand is how to protect it. There’s lots of new marble worktop sealer products on the market so it is important to get the facts before you invest. Why Does Marble Stain? Like most natural stones, marble is porous. This means that it is essential to ensure that any marble worktop sealer used, prevents liquids from seeping into the stone. Damage within a stone is harder to rectify than damage on the surface. Impreg ..read more

We are very excited to have been asked to be a part of the Awards Council for the Clean & Tidy Awards later this year. We caught up with Penny, the Founder of the Clean & Tidy Home Show and Awards to get the low down. What is the Clean & Tidy Home Show all about? The Clean & Tidy Home Show is an event dedicated to redefining how our homes serve us. Whether you’re an avid cleaner or employ a professional service, whether your home is meticulously organised or could do with a declutter, we believe every home can be optimised to fulfil your needs and dreams while expressing your a ..read more