Category Archives: Care Guides

Customer Review: Classic Travertine Stone

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Customer Review: Gareth in Newport South Wales Having just loving converted a Barn over the last 2 years, which was to be our forever family home, we were looking for high end finishes but had to still be mindful of a very stretched budget. Build costs had gone way over of that planned, due to […]

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How to grout a natural stone tile floor

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The grouting of your stone tiles should commence approximately 12 to 24 hours after the stone tile has been treated with a primary Seal of Lithofin Stain Stop. This will reduce the porosity of the tiles and discourage ‘picture-framing’ or edge-staining. We recommend Ardex grouts for natural stone tiles. Follow the manufacturers’ recommendations when mixing […]

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travertine flooring

Care of Travertine Flooring

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Travertine is a warm and beautiful stone with unique colour and pattern characteristics which will compliment any home. Although travertine is a stone, it is, in its way delicate, being sensitive to acidic substances which may dull the polish easily. The care of travertine is important in keeping this wonderful enhancement to your home in […]

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Limestone tiles

How to protect limestone tiles

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Protecting Limestone Tiles Limestone tiles are very hard wearing and durable but, due to limestones composition, it is a porous stone which can be prone to staining, especially from acid and harsh cleaning agents. Protecting your limestone tiles on installation ensures any damage will be kept to a minimum and your floor will stay looking its best with the […]

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