This Indian Sandstone Patio in Bolton-Le-Sands near Lancaster had not been cleaned successfully for several years. Although the owner had power washed it on occasion, that won’t rid you of Black Spot, Mould, Lichen etc and this will build-up over the years. It does clean the stone up to a certain standard but at some point, it will need further treatment. My client had now reached this point and decided to give Tile Doctor a call to have it renovated. We discussed the Patio which ran around the house and calculated that it measured approximately 60m2. With the measurements and a summary of the issues I was able to work out a quote which they were happy to accept. To improve the appearance of the stone I started by giving it a power wash to remove the general grime and dirt. I used a top of the range Karcher Pressure Washer for this which can apply up to 20 bars of pressure. The machine also comes with a spinner attachment results in a much more even clean than simply using the spray head. The patio was left to dry for thirty minutes before applying neat Tile Doctor Patio & Brick Driveway Cleaner. Please note this is a very powerful product meant for professional use so if you’re using it always wear gloves and protective glasses. You leave it on the stone for ten minutes or longer before working it in. The directions on the back of the bottle say recommend leaving it for two to four hours, but its general advice. Personally, I find it is best to test the timing on a small inconspicuous area first, leave it on for say ten minutes then add a bit of water, scrub the surface and if the Black Spot disappears then that is all the time you need. If the stain is stubborn, increase the time. The two to four hour recommendation is really for difficult Black Spots that have become ingrained into the stone and then the product needs longer to digest the stain before it can work. Once that was done, I used the power washer on low pressure to wash the products off the stone and into the sewerage drain, a wet vacuum comes in handy for this. Don’t dispose of it into the grass or planting areas as the strong chemicals in the product could upset them. Many properties have a soak away to capture rainwater from gutters, so you need to make sure it’s the sewage drain you are using. As you can see on the pictures, this product really does work and got rid of the Black Spot completely. To maintain the patio a regular jet wash was recommended, the household versions are ideal for keeping it clean and tidy. Due to the size of the Sandstone patio the whole process took around six hours to complete. Once done though the patio looked transformed and was all ready for a barbeque and some guests. Hopefully, it will stop raining long enough for this to happen. Russell Taylor Lancashire Tile Doctor

Asana Sofa Price From $999.00 Dimensions: 80''W x 33''H x 38''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Toledo Sofa Price from: $ 1499 Dimensions: ''84W x 29''H x 38''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Sydney Sofa Dimensions: 88''W x 32''H x 39''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

The mHouse is the brainchild of a magazine publisher intent on changing the way houses are constructed and how their owners relate to them. Named after one of the company’s website, the mHouse serves as a built manifesto of innovative panel materials such as rice hull composites and thermally fused laminate – becoming a case study house for over 30 international material suppliers. The design challenge was quite clear – how to use a series of new materials unproven in the US building trades to create a beautiful house that meets the unique needs of today’s family. The result is a building that is highly rational in its construction systems, while encouraging social gathering. The mHouse serves as a direct counterpoint to the typical suburban builder home – creating unique outdoor spaces in place of the typical open lawn, a variety of different views in contrast to one major view, and expressing a confidence in the future over nostalgia for the past. Through a series of layers and nodes, the landscape grounds the house and heightens the views from inside, using indigenous plantings applied in non-traditional ways, the landscape mirrors the house in rethinking the suburban home. The mHouse strikes a balance between proven methods and innovative solutions, resulting in one version of what is possible with these materials and setting the stage for future iterations and new possibilities. Size Total Finished Area: 3,405 sf Completion Date September 2015 Services Architecture Interior Design Consultant: Amy Carman Design Landscape Consultant: Texten

Venice Sectional Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Toledo Sofa Price from: $ 1499 Dimensions: ''84W x 29''H x 38''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Urbana Sofa Price from: $ 1199 Dimensions: 88''W x 30''H x 38''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Baker Sofa Dimensions: 86"W x 40"D x 34"H Price: From $999.00 Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

The mHouse is the brainchild of a magazine publisher intent on changing the way houses are constructed and how their owners relate to them. Named after one of the company’s website, the mHouse serves as a built manifesto of innovative panel materials such as rice hull composites and thermally fused laminate – becoming a case study house for over 30 international material suppliers. The design challenge was quite clear – how to use a series of new materials unproven in the US building trades to create a beautiful house that meets the unique needs of today’s family. The result is a building that is highly rational in its construction systems, while encouraging social gathering. The mHouse serves as a direct counterpoint to the typical suburban builder home – creating unique outdoor spaces in place of the typical open lawn, a variety of different views in contrast to one major view, and expressing a confidence in the future over nostalgia for the past. Through a series of layers and nodes, the landscape grounds the house and heightens the views from inside, using indigenous plantings applied in non-traditional ways, the landscape mirrors the house in rethinking the suburban home. The mHouse strikes a balance between proven methods and innovative solutions, resulting in one version of what is possible with these materials and setting the stage for future iterations and new possibilities. Size Total Finished Area: 3,405 sf Completion Date September 2015 Services Architecture Interior Design Consultant: Amy Carman Design Landscape Consultant: Texten

This client came to us wanting to enhance their existing space by using some creative finishes for walls. They hoped to make the home feel more modern with an urban rustic vibe as opposed to the traditional architectural style of the structure but did not know how to accomplish this transition. Upon our arrival it was noted that all walls had been painted white which was determined too harsh and did not achieve the modern feel the homeowner had hoped to evoke. The space was softened by using a subtle and fresh color palette with one accent color for impact. Teal was the color selected to create a continuous thread of pop in varying degrees in each room which included the Entry Hall, Dining Room and Living Room. Touches of black were injected into each space due to the client’s previous purchases of a drum fixture for the living room and black dining table; both gave direction on scale and style. The Entry Hall was given powerful impact as someone enters the home by taking its cue from the abstract art selected for the Dining Room. A faux concrete wall was created with the use of artistically combined colors. In the Dining Room, the use of classic chairs are successfully made modern by upholstering in teal leather which added both continuity and unexpected interest next to the velvet Greek Key pattern found on host chairs. In the Living Room custom upholstered sofa and chairs are grounded by a rug that brings all colors together. A unique copper rivet finish was applied in the niches that flank the fireplace as a contrast to whimsical amber crystal mini chandeliers hung over modern consoles that display simple yet exciting teal bowls. The final furnishings, art and accessories ultimately brought the entire home together in a rustic, modern way that is warm and inviting reflecting the unique personality of the people who live there.

Flora Sofa Dimensions: 82"W x 37"D 31"H Price: From 799.00 Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Allerton Sofa Price From $1399 Dimensions: 95''W x 32''H x 40''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Orion Sofa Dimensions: 86''W x 29''H x 38''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

Malibu Sofa Price from: $ 949 Dimensions: 88''W x 28''H x 38''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

The mHouse is the brainchild of a magazine publisher intent on changing the way houses are constructed and how their owners relate to them. Named after one of the company’s website, the mHouse serves as a built manifesto of innovative panel materials such as rice hull composites and thermally fused laminate – becoming a case study house for over 30 international material suppliers. The design challenge was quite clear – how to use a series of new materials unproven in the US building trades to create a beautiful house that meets the unique needs of today’s family. The result is a building that is highly rational in its construction systems, while encouraging social gathering. The mHouse serves as a direct counterpoint to the typical suburban builder home – creating unique outdoor spaces in place of the typical open lawn, a variety of different views in contrast to one major view, and expressing a confidence in the future over nostalgia for the past. Through a series of layers and nodes, the landscape grounds the house and heightens the views from inside, using indigenous plantings applied in non-traditional ways, the landscape mirrors the house in rethinking the suburban home. The mHouse strikes a balance between proven methods and innovative solutions, resulting in one version of what is possible with these materials and setting the stage for future iterations and new possibilities. Size Total Finished Area: 3,405 sf Completion Date September 2015 Services Architecture Interior Design Consultant: Amy Carman Design Landscape Consultant: Texten

Winston Sofa Price from: $ 1149 Dimensions: 92''W x 34''H x 43''D Can be ordered in custom size, twenty-four configurations, choice of cushion fill, seat firmness, decorative trim, wood finish and fabric. Please submit Request Custom Quote Form for custom pricing shipping rates and special requests. If you have a difficult area to design for, want to go COM, or just want an exclusive, different design, please, call Customer Service (214) 984-4128. Quality Construction: Kiln dried hardwood frame, 8 gauge “no-sag” sinuous springs, 3.0-density high resilience foam core wrapped in Darcon polyester fiber. Produced and manufactured in USA. Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. Additional Guardsman 10 Year fabric warranty against stains, spills, tears, and rips is available to purchase. Learn more about Guardsman Shipping and Delivery: Can be shipped to any continental United States. Depending on Zip Code, different rates will apply. Please, submit Request Shipping Quote Form for more information.

The mHouse is the brainchild of a magazine publisher intent on changing the way houses are constructed and how their owners relate to them. Named after one of the company’s website, the mHouse serves as a built manifesto of innovative panel materials such as rice hull composites and thermally fused laminate – becoming a case study house for over 30 international material suppliers. The design challenge was quite clear – how to use a series of new materials unproven in the US building trades to create a beautiful house that meets the unique needs of today’s family. The result is a building that is highly rational in its construction systems, while encouraging social gathering. The mHouse serves as a direct counterpoint to the typical suburban builder home – creating unique outdoor spaces in place of the typical open lawn, a variety of different views in contrast to one major view, and expressing a confidence in the future over nostalgia for the past. Through a series of layers and nodes, the landscape grounds the house and heightens the views from inside, using indigenous plantings applied in non-traditional ways, the landscape mirrors the house in rethinking the suburban home. The mHouse strikes a balance between proven methods and innovative solutions, resulting in one version of what is possible with these materials and setting the stage for future iterations and new possibilities. Size Total Finished Area: 3,405 sf Completion Date September 2015 Services Architecture Interior Design Consultant: Amy Carman Design Landscape Consultant: Texten

The mHouse is the brainchild of a magazine publisher intent on changing the way houses are constructed and how their owners relate to them. Named after one of the company’s website, the mHouse serves as a built manifesto of innovative panel materials such as rice hull composites and thermally fused laminate – becoming a case study house for over 30 international material suppliers. The design challenge was quite clear – how to use a series of new materials unproven in the US building trades to create a beautiful house that meets the unique needs of today’s family. The result is a building that is highly rational in its construction systems, while encouraging social gathering. The mHouse serves as a direct counterpoint to the typical suburban builder home – creating unique outdoor spaces in place of the typical open lawn, a variety of different views in contrast to one major view, and expressing a confidence in the future over nostalgia for the past. Through a series of layers and nodes, the landscape grounds the house and heightens the views from inside, using indigenous plantings applied in non-traditional ways, the landscape mirrors the house in rethinking the suburban home. The mHouse strikes a balance between proven methods and innovative solutions, resulting in one version of what is possible with these materials and setting the stage for future iterations and new possibilities. Size Total Finished Area: 3,405 sf Completion Date September 2015 Services Architecture Interior Design Consultant: Amy Carman Design Landscape Consultant: Texten