DIY

How to Protect Your Patio from Wet Weather   As wet and cold weather persists across the UK and forecasts don’t predict a change anytime soon, your attention should turn to shielding outdoor surfaces. In poor weather conditions, outdoor surfaces are exposed to rain and low temperatures. Continue reading to learn how to protect your patio from rain and cold weather.  Continue reading →

How to Get Scratches out of Dark Porcelain Ceramic Tiles Scratches and defects are inevitable, but their effects are preventable and reversible. Polishing porcelain ceramic tiles is a great way to offer protection t new surfaces. It maintains their brilliant appearance while protecting them from potential ruin. However, even polished porcelain tiles scratch easily. To make matters worse, these scratch marks and defects are especially visible due to the polished finish. Avoid paying a massive amount of money to replace dark polished porcelain ceramic surfaces, start using Faber Shine Repair Dark before it’s too late. Continue reading →

Protect Exterior Surfaces from Wet Weather - Concrete, Slate and Terracotta   Throughout the winter months, outside stone surfaces are left vulnerable to the effects of wet and cold weather. Constant rain and long-lasting cold eventually damage your stone surfaces. Rain that has penetrated the material will freeze and thaw, loosening the bonding of the material. Due to this, cracks and gaps form.  In this article, you'll learn how to protect surfaces from wet weather today and avoid the consequences of water damage and freezing.  Continue reading →

LTP Ferrex | Why Should You Use An Acid-Based Cleaner? We have gone through many, many cleaners...but LTP Ferrex is not the same! In this blog, we will explain why you should be using an acid-based cleaner and when to use it.  Continue reading →

How to Remove Scratches on Light Ceramic Countertop   Ceramic countertops remain a mainstay in kitchens for their brilliant appearance and durability. However, even ceramics are susceptible to scratches and defects. To remove scratches from ceramic countertops, you need Faber Shine Repair Light. An easy to use cream for polishing ceramic that easily gets rid of issues found on your counters.  Continue reading →

LTP Ironwax | Why Surface Sealers? When researching into protecting your stone surface, sealing and impregnating are often confused. We have already covered impregnators following our blog on LTP Mattstone. Today we wanted to share with you why you should be using surface sealers to protect your stone patio or surface, plus one of the best impregnating sealers you can use - LTP Ironwax.  Continue reading →

How to Remove Rust & Stains from Limestone Patio Fitting a new patio or outdoor stone flooring costs a lot of time and money. You need to take action when rust stains form and the stone becomes discoloured. Rust stain removal is a very important part of the stone maintenance and restoration process.  Today, you will learn everything you need to know about removing rust stains from outdoor limestone surfaces and patios. Continue reading →

LTP Waxwash | Is Aftercare Really That Important? Every natural stone is porous with different levels of porosity. So, your stone surface will still become more vulnerable to spills and marks over time, even when sealed. To get the best out of your natural stone surface, particular maintenance needs to be kept on a semi-regular basis. In this blog, we will go through the importance of aftercare and one of the best cleaners we have found - LTP Waxwash. Continue reading →