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The following post is follows on from the Limestone tiled kitchen floor restoration I recently completed in Cardiff. You may recall that the floor had not been maintained properly since it was first installed in 2008 and one of the key problems I had to deal with during that particular restoration was a number of dark stains left on the tiles by the kitchen dustbin. Here’s a detailed account of how I tacked the staining.
To deal with the stains, I suggested to the client that I experiment with a Tile Doctor product called Reduxa, which is formulated to remove certain stains, including red wine stains, from natural stone. It is suitable on Limestone, Marble and Travertine tiles, amongst others. Nonetheless, I did have to advise the client that unfortunately some stains are unavoidably permanent and that there was no guarantee that the product would be able to remove these particular stains. Had the sealer been maintained on this floor, then the problem would have been much easier to tackle. However, in this case the sealer had worn off over the years.
I began treating the problem area by applying the Reduxa solution, before heating up the tile with a heat gun to lift out the stains. This process of spraying and heating was repeated around eight times.
To cut a long story short, the process worked very well, and both myself and the client were amazed at the results the Reduxa stain removal solution had on the floor. This product really does what it says on the label!
If you would like more information on the product, check out the video on the Reduxa page on the Tile Doctor website.
Julian Iancono
SE Wales Tile Doctor

James Ruland
Inspiration for a large modern master gray tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile walk-in shower remodel with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet and white walls
Inspiration for a large modern master gray tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile walk-in shower remodel with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet and white walls

The private home, reminiscent of Maine lodges and family camps, was designed to be a sanctuary for the family and their many relatives. Lassel Architects worked closely with the owners to meet their needs and wishes and collaborated thoroughly with the builder during the construction process to provide a meticulously crafted home.
The open-concept plan, framed by a unique timber frame inspired by Greene & Greene’s designs, provides large open spaces for entertaining with generous views to the lake, along with sleeping lofts that comfortably host a crowd overnight. Each of the family members' bedrooms was configured to provide a view to the lake. The bedroom wings pivot off a staircase which winds around a natural tree trunk up to a tower room with 360-degree views of the surrounding lake and forest. All interiors are framed with natural wood and custom-built furniture and cabinets reinforce daily use and activities.
The family enjoys the home throughout the entire year; therefore careful attention was paid to insulation, air tightness and efficient mechanical systems, including in-floor heating. The house was integrated into the natural topography of the site to connect the interior and exterior spaces and encourage an organic circulation flow. Solar orientation and summer and winter sun angles were studied to shade in the summer and take advantage of passive solar gain in the winter.
Equally important was the use of natural ventilation. The design takes into account cross-ventilation for each bedroom while high and low awning windows to allow cool air to move through the home replacing warm air in the upper floor. The tower functions as a private space with great light and views with the advantage of the Venturi effect on warm summer evenings.
Sandy Agrafiotis
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The private home, reminiscent of Maine lodges and family camps, was designed to be a sanctuary for the family and their many relatives. Lassel Architects worked closely with the owners to meet their needs and wishes and collaborated thoroughly with the builder during the construction process to provide a meticulously crafted home.
The open-concept plan, framed by a unique timber frame inspired by Greene & Greene’s designs, provides large open spaces for entertaining with generous views to the lake, along with sleeping lofts that comfortably host a crowd overnight. Each of the family members' bedrooms was configured to provide a view to the lake. The bedroom wings pivot off a staircase which winds around a natural tree trunk up to a tower room with 360-degree views of the surrounding lake and forest. All interiors are framed with natural wood and custom-built furniture and cabinets reinforce daily use and activities.
The family enjoys the home throughout the entire year; therefore careful attention was paid to insulation, air tightness and efficient mechanical systems, including in-floor heating. The house was integrated into the natural topography of the site to connect the interior and exterior spaces and encourage an organic circulation flow. Solar orientation and summer and winter sun angles were studied to shade in the summer and take advantage of passive solar gain in the winter.
Equally important was the use of natural ventilation. The design takes into account cross-ventilation for each bedroom while high and low awning windows to allow cool air to move through the home replacing warm air in the upper floor. The tower functions as a private space with great light and views with the advantage of the Venturi effect on warm summer evenings.
Sandy Agrafiotis

Our First Step in design process after studying the Project’s context and its surroundings, was to define each and every activity that was supposed to happen in the building at any time of night and day in a list. With a close study on the list we have developed a design program.
Afterwards with taking site climate, cultural context and privacy considerations into account, we have developed the program into a basis, shaping the general geometry of the building, considering structure and functionality. In design process we have avoided unnecessary details and formalism (form without meanings).
This building seeks a strong sense of place in its context, and it because this notion, it builds a firm connection to its surroundings. SABA Apartment’s presence in its context is of a dynamic kind, both inspired and influencing its functionality affected by the resident’s lifestyle. In this building the resident is an actor featuring in a scenario written by the architect and is well-aware of his needs and lifestyle, fulfilling them in SABA Apartment. In this building the border between inside and out has been designed in response to the cultural context of Iranian traditions emphasizing on a bold separation between interiors and exteriors in order to achieve privacy. In addition with taking its cultural context into consideration, the design develops consonant to the contemporary architecture trends. This transnational approach results in both dynamism and variety in façade changing each time according to the resident’s needs. The dynamism and control over the façade by the residents of the SABA Apartment is the result of the borderless design, which we believe is with no doubt one of the most interesting trends in the world of contemporary architecture, creates a virtual space, bonding reality and fantasy all together.

I was asked to design a new family home, for a lot that is third row back from the beach. As you can see the lot had numerous trees, all leaning in various directions, had to be accounted for. Besides the neighborhood restrictions the town, imposes even tighter guidelines on the mass and size of the building.
The collaberation with my client has ended up with thise lovely new home, just waiting for memories to be made.
Hee we can see the covered front porch with an open air second porch above. To help with the efficiency of the floor plan, due to site limitation, that fromt entry door is tucked around on the left side of the home.
We wanted a the home to have a "beachy" vibe to the architecture style. I incorporated a number of "low country architectural" design elements to provide the beach cottage feel. We used NuCedar shingle siding for ease of maintance and Hardie trim, for the some reason. The home owner choose a bronze standing seam metal roof to compliment the soft grey shingle color.

At our Ruyteplaats Project the 2 little girls are still young and they requested double bunks for their bedrooms which had to be in the same design.
Cheryl took into account what colours, designs and patterns each child liked so that it reflected their own individual personalities.
In this sweet little one’s bedroom we designed the most beautiful double bunk, with a bed above and a free standing double bed below it, making sure that it is modular so that the top section can be removed once the girls grow up and don’t want a double bunk any longer.
The top section has a “roof” design, adorned with twinkling fairy lights which gives the girls bedrooms a warm and whimsical feel at night.
A custom made “Narnia” chair was manufactured and upholstered in a stunning, textured boucle fabric for the corner of the room.
We had hot air balloon wall paper printed as the canvas of this bedroom, which is contained inside the architectural mouldings, and we had a hot air balloon shelf made to go with this wall paper.
Gorgeously patterned and tactile fabrics were used for the scatter cushions, and a chunky knit throw was made for the end of the bed.
The dressing table with its Hollywood mirror and cute little dressing table stool was also custom made to fit this space perfectly. A soft luxurious round rug finishes off the room.
This is truly the perfect bedroom for the cutest little Princess and she absolutely loves it, which makes our hearts very warm. This is why we love doing what we do so much.
It’s all in the details, always and in all ways.

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Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
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ZIP Code 95002, ZIP Code 95101, ZIP Code 95103, ZIP Code 95106, ZIP Code 95108, ZIP Code 95109 ,ZIP Code 95110, ZIP Code 95111, ZIP Code 95112, ZIP Code 95113, ZIP Code 95115, ZIP Code 95116, ZIP Code 95117, ZIP Code 95118, ZIP Code 95119, ZIP Code 95120, ZIP Code 95121, ZIP Code 95122, ZIP Code 95123, ZIP Code 95124, ZIP Code 95125, ZIP Code 95126, ZIP Code 95127 ,ZIP Code 95128, ZIP Code 95129, ZIP Code 95130, ZIP Code 95131, ZIP Code 95132, ZIP Code 95133

Here’s a quick account of a Mosaic tiled pool cleaning I completed in the grounds of a grand house situated in the New Forest which is a national park on the west side of Hampshire. Mosaic tiles have been in use for thousands of years and are a popular choice for swimming pools, the tiles used in this pool were glazed ceramic which are very hard wearing and don’t generally need that much maintenance.
My client had just drained the pool in order to repair some cracked tiles, and so took the opportunity to have the entire tiled surface professionally cleaned and we were called in to get the job done.
To get these tiles cleaned I mixed a strong solution of Tile Doctor Pro Clean, which is a high alkaline, versatile cleaner, suitable for use tile, stone and grout and ideal for this job. The cleaner is sprayed onto the surface and then allowed to soak in to the dirt and grime breaking it down and making it easier to remove.
The solution was applied, and working in sections, the tile and grout were scrubbed with the aid of a hand-held rotary machine fitted with a small scrubbing pad. Once the tiles had been scrubbed they were then washed down with water under high pressure.
As you can imagine given the size of the pool, the cleaning process certainly took some to complete. However, it was definitely worth it, as we were able to achieve some amazing results although I’m not sure you will appreciate that with these photographs. Ceramic tiles won’t take a sealer so there was no need for any further work.
My client was also pleased with the results, and will no doubt be happy to have a clean pool ready for when the warm weather finally comes back around – whenever that will be!
Charles Okwechime
Hampshire Tile Doctor

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Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
General Contractors in San Jose for Home Remodeling in San Jose, CA - https://www.turnerhomeremodeling.com/
ZIP Code 95134, ZIP Code 95135, ZIP Code 95136, ZIP Code 95138, ZIP Code 95139, ZIP Code 95140, ZIP Code 95141, ZIP Code 95148, ZIP Code 95150, ZIP Code 95151, ZIP Code 95152, ZIP Code 95153, ZIP Code 95154, ZIP Code 95155, ZIP Code 95156, ZIP Code 95157, ZIP Code 95158, ZIP Code 95159, ZIP Code 95160, ZIP Code 95161, ZIP Code 95164, ZIP Code 95170, ZIP Code 95172, ZIP Code 95173, ZIP Code 95190, ZIP Code 95191, ZIP Code 95192, ZIP Code 95193, ZIP Code 95194, ZIP Code 95196

Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
General Contractors in San Jose for Home Remodeling in San Jose, CA - https://www.turnerhomeremodeling.com/
ZIP Code 95134, ZIP Code 95135, ZIP Code 95136, ZIP Code 95138, ZIP Code 95139, ZIP Code 95140, ZIP Code 95141, ZIP Code 95148, ZIP Code 95150, ZIP Code 95151, ZIP Code 95152, ZIP Code 95153, ZIP Code 95154, ZIP Code 95155, ZIP Code 95156, ZIP Code 95157, ZIP Code 95158, ZIP Code 95159, ZIP Code 95160, ZIP Code 95161, ZIP Code 95164, ZIP Code 95170, ZIP Code 95172, ZIP Code 95173, ZIP Code 95190, ZIP Code 95191, ZIP Code 95192, ZIP Code 95193, ZIP Code 95194, ZIP Code 95196

Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
General Contractors in San Jose for Home Remodeling in San Jose, CA - https://www.turnerhomeremodeling.com/
ZIP Code 95002, ZIP Code 95101, ZIP Code 95103, ZIP Code 95106, ZIP Code 95108, ZIP Code 95109 ,ZIP Code 95110, ZIP Code 95111, ZIP Code 95112, ZIP Code 95113, ZIP Code 95115, ZIP Code 95116, ZIP Code 95117, ZIP Code 95118, ZIP Code 95119, ZIP Code 95120, ZIP Code 95121, ZIP Code 95122, ZIP Code 95123, ZIP Code 95124, ZIP Code 95125, ZIP Code 95126, ZIP Code 95127 ,ZIP Code 95128, ZIP Code 95129, ZIP Code 95130, ZIP Code 95131, ZIP Code 95132, ZIP Code 95133

Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
General Contractors in San Jose for Home Remodeling in San Jose, CA - https://www.turnerhomeremodeling.com/
ZIP Code 95002, ZIP Code 95101, ZIP Code 95103, ZIP Code 95106, ZIP Code 95108, ZIP Code 95109 ,ZIP Code 95110, ZIP Code 95111, ZIP Code 95112, ZIP Code 95113, ZIP Code 95115, ZIP Code 95116, ZIP Code 95117, ZIP Code 95118, ZIP Code 95119, ZIP Code 95120, ZIP Code 95121, ZIP Code 95122, ZIP Code 95123, ZIP Code 95124, ZIP Code 95125, ZIP Code 95126, ZIP Code 95127 ,ZIP Code 95128, ZIP Code 95129, ZIP Code 95130, ZIP Code 95131, ZIP Code 95132, ZIP Code 95133

Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
General Contractors in San Jose for Home Remodeling in San Jose, CA - https://www.turnerhomeremodeling.com/
ZIP Code 95002, ZIP Code 95101, ZIP Code 95103, ZIP Code 95106, ZIP Code 95108, ZIP Code 95109 ,ZIP Code 95110, ZIP Code 95111, ZIP Code 95112, ZIP Code 95113, ZIP Code 95115, ZIP Code 95116, ZIP Code 95117, ZIP Code 95118, ZIP Code 95119, ZIP Code 95120, ZIP Code 95121, ZIP Code 95122, ZIP Code 95123, ZIP Code 95124, ZIP Code 95125, ZIP Code 95126, ZIP Code 95127 ,ZIP Code 95128, ZIP Code 95129, ZIP Code 95130, ZIP Code 95131, ZIP Code 95132, ZIP Code 95133

Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
General Contractors in San Jose for Home Remodeling in San Jose, CA - https://www.turnerhomeremodeling.com/
ZIP Code 95134, ZIP Code 95135, ZIP Code 95136, ZIP Code 95138, ZIP Code 95139, ZIP Code 95140, ZIP Code 95141, ZIP Code 95148, ZIP Code 95150, ZIP Code 95151, ZIP Code 95152, ZIP Code 95153, ZIP Code 95154, ZIP Code 95155, ZIP Code 95156, ZIP Code 95157, ZIP Code 95158, ZIP Code 95159, ZIP Code 95160, ZIP Code 95161, ZIP Code 95164, ZIP Code 95170, ZIP Code 95172, ZIP Code 95173, ZIP Code 95190, ZIP Code 95191, ZIP Code 95192, ZIP Code 95193, ZIP Code 95194, ZIP Code 95196

The private home, reminiscent of Maine lodges and family camps, was designed to be a sanctuary for the family and their many relatives. Lassel Architects worked closely with the owners to meet their needs and wishes and collaborated thoroughly with the builder during the construction process to provide a meticulously crafted home.
The open-concept plan, framed by a unique timber frame inspired by Greene & Greene’s designs, provides large open spaces for entertaining with generous views to the lake, along with sleeping lofts that comfortably host a crowd overnight. Each of the family members' bedrooms was configured to provide a view to the lake. The bedroom wings pivot off a staircase which winds around a natural tree trunk up to a tower room with 360-degree views of the surrounding lake and forest. All interiors are framed with natural wood and custom-built furniture and cabinets reinforce daily use and activities.
The family enjoys the home throughout the entire year; therefore careful attention was paid to insulation, air tightness and efficient mechanical systems, including in-floor heating. The house was integrated into the natural topography of the site to connect the interior and exterior spaces and encourage an organic circulation flow. Solar orientation and summer and winter sun angles were studied to shade in the summer and take advantage of passive solar gain in the winter.
Equally important was the use of natural ventilation. The design takes into account cross-ventilation for each bedroom while high and low awning windows to allow cool air to move through the home replacing warm air in the upper floor. The tower functions as a private space with great light and views with the advantage of the Venturi effect on warm summer evenings.
Sandy Agrafiotis

Contact Turner Home Remodeling at (408) 809-0211 to talk to your professional general contractors in San Jose for getting your home interiors add new square footage, by the way of home renovation, and room & home addition. We guys are experts in all kinds of home remodel in San Jose that takes into account the need for extra living and dwelling space for growing families in this bay area of California.
General Contractors in San Jose for Home Remodeling in San Jose, CA - https://www.turnerhomeremodeling.com/
ZIP Code 95134, ZIP Code 95135, ZIP Code 95136, ZIP Code 95138, ZIP Code 95139, ZIP Code 95140, ZIP Code 95141, ZIP Code 95148, ZIP Code 95150, ZIP Code 95151, ZIP Code 95152, ZIP Code 95153, ZIP Code 95154, ZIP Code 95155, ZIP Code 95156, ZIP Code 95157, ZIP Code 95158, ZIP Code 95159, ZIP Code 95160, ZIP Code 95161, ZIP Code 95164, ZIP Code 95170, ZIP Code 95172, ZIP Code 95173, ZIP Code 95190, ZIP Code 95191, ZIP Code 95192, ZIP Code 95193, ZIP Code 95194, ZIP Code 95196
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