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This small rough Chinese Slate floor in the kitchen of a house in the village of Cheadle near Stockport in Greater Manchester had not had any sealer put on it for many years and was very grubby (dishevelled as described by the customer) looking even after the customer had tried to clean it.
Sealers do take a lot of punishment, especially in a high traffic area such as a small kitchen and will wear off over time and once this happens the floor will start to lose its appearance as dirt becomes ingrained in the stone and it can no longer be cleaned effectively.
As we have to apply a liberal amount of water with this sort of work, the first step was to remove the Kicker boards at the bottom of the Kitchen units and silicone the Kitchen units that were fixed; this stops water seeping in and blowing the MDF allowing us to concentrate on cleaning the Slate without causing any damage.
I started the cleaning process by applying a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean to get rid of the built up dirt and any remaining sealer, leaving it to soak into the Slate before scrubbing the floor with a black scrub pad fitted to buffing machine running at slow speed. Tile Doctor Pro-Clean is a strong alkaline cleaner/stripper that is safe to use on natural stone, we do have stronger products available if required but in this case a strong dilution of Pro-Clean was sufficient to tackle any remaining sealer.
This process gave the Slate and grout lines a good deep clean and after rinsing the floor with water which was then extracted using a wet vacuum I repeated the process on stubborn areas until satisfied the floor was as clean and free of old sealer. Last stage of the cleaning process was to give the floor a final rinse and then get it as dry as possible using the wet vacuum to soak up the moisture.
The floor was quite small so I was able to leave the floor to dry off over lunch time and then on my return managed to get it fully dry with a little heat from a heat gun. The customer wanted a mat finish so once dry I applied Tile Doctor Colour Grow sealer which impregnates into the pores of the natural stone protecting it from within and enhancing the natural colours of the Slate at the same time.
For general cleaning of Sealed stone floors, we recommend the use of a PH Neutral Cleaner as anything with a strong PH will degrade the life of the sealer over time.
Steve Keary
Greater Manchester Tile Doctor

June Stanich Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kitchen remodel in DC Metro
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kitchen remodel in DC Metro

Conscious that the bathroom design had to be complementary to the style and era of the house, a new vanity, bath, toilet and tapware were selected and installed. All had simple and refined geometric lines rather than organic.
Dark full height tiles added luxury and luster to the walls and enhanced the warmth of the polished timber floors. A frameless glass shower completed the space.
Practical things like increasing extraction took moisture from the room.
LED lighting on dimmers and timber shutters allowed you to control the light and create ambience when it was time for a relaxing and rejuvinating soak in the bath.
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Step into this fusion of functionality and family fun: this remodel hosts a sprawling 14 ft. island at its core, containing an induction cooktop, a commercial hood, and plenty of room for family and friends to gather. Some of the customized concepts are hidden from users’ views, such as the warming drawer in the island, perfect for keeping food or plates warm before dinner, or the beverage bar in the dining room with an under-counter fridge. Overall, this space uniquely harmonizes cooking and gathering.

This Frisco Texas , custom white oak , double barn door unit creates many different configurations options for the owners . 3 different lighting scenes , consisting of 12 LED puck lights and 32 linear feet of LED strip lights compliment the flexibility of this custom unit. Sleek satin nickel barn door hardware effortlessly carry the heavy custom random width planked white oak doors. A/V equipment, on soft close pull outs are hidden behind the 4 soft close inset doors. 2 heat censored fans extract heat from the A/V equipment. Lots of room for storage , and glass shelves for display . The 65” tv is mounted on a articulating double arm mount for many different viewing angles and a breeze for accessing behind the tv. All wiring is hidden , accessible and managed.

Glass enclosed refrigerated wine room with modern metal, acrylic and glass wine racks lighted with RGB Leds. Included is a lighted tasting counter with drawer and glass holder in acrylic and a bottom wooden cabinet for large format bottles. Included is a cigar humidor and the entire room has an extraction system so the owner can smoke inside whil enjoying wine.

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The client had an existing kitchen that we installed over 15 years ago at the front of their house. They wanted to update and move the kitchen to the rear of the home, requiring the removal of partitions and a full redesign. The goal was to create a modern, functional kitchen suitable for entertaining friends and family.
The kitchen was outfitted with the Nolte Lux range featuring Black MatrixArt handleless trims with integrated lighting. The main door colour was selected in Arctic White with an accent in Plus Black Fingerprint proof. This monochrome scheme achieved a sleek, modern look.
We opted for Nolte 25mm Black worktops on the perimeter and a Nolte 40mm White worktop for the island. The kitchen is equipped with high-quality Siemens appliances, including a single oven, combination microwave, induction hob, ceiling extraction, and a full-height fridge.
Extra details include a Blanco Zia 1 ½ sink in Anthracite and a Quooker Fusion Square Stainless Steel instant boiling water tap. The extractor is cleverly integrated into a ceiling drop box with stepped ledge lighting, adding a layer of sophistication.
Interested in a modern, functional kitchen like this? Contact us today to discuss your kitchen design needs.

This kitchen designed by Susan Bond is comfortably crisp. Notice the contrasting painted island and attached built-in table. The flush ceiling mount stainless steel hood vent is a great solution for homeowners who desire a cleaner look. The Brazilian cherry hardwood floors warm up the space and the paint grade shaker style cabinets pull the color palette together while lightening up the space. The 3 cm Onixxa Quarts countertops and 4 X 12 inch ceramic subway set tile backsplash are stunning. The built-in table off the island provides extended entertaining space and makes dinner time easy. A desk with a magnetic black board also seamlessly blends beautiful design functionality with aesthetics.
Photo credit: Real Estate Tours Oregon

"This 1929 Lakewood home featured classic architectural details like coved ceilings and arched doorways but had a small, dim kitchen lacking storage. To create a modern, spacious layout, the breakfast nook and covered porch were combined, adding square footage. Relocating the sink allowed for a larger window, more natural light, and space for a dishwasher.
The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed, improving flow and revealing a beautiful arched passageway to the living room. Preserving the coved ceiling required careful extraction and reinstallation during structural upgrades, which included new footings and beams to support the kitchen bump-out.
Finished with matching cedar lap siding and blended paint, the expanded kitchen honors the home’s historic charm while offering improved functionality, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor access."

Innovative waste bins ELLETIPI, equipped with a patented mechanism for the automatic opening of the lids when opening the cabinet door. The lid opens and the bin is extracted when you open the cabinet door; the lid also closes automatically when the bin returns in the cabinet when you close the door, guaranteeing odor protection. This object is made of polymers, and the fitting and attachment components are filled and reinforced. This system was designed to be installed on the side of the cabinet and connected to the door (not compulsory). Its main objective is to be used internally in kitchen base cabinets, under the sink. Its installation is practical and rapid, thanks to the instructions that can be used as a drilling guide and the supplied 12 self-tapping screws.

This precision remodel extracted the tub and replaced it with an alcove walk-in shower with tile in linear drain and long horizontal niche. Maintaining a wall spout offers flexibility for all uses. The back wall and shower floor tile extends into the whole bathroom space which was the only element changed outside of the shower. Careful demo preserved the existing paint treatment on the walls as requested by the homeowner. The glossy black subway tile on either end of the new shower balances the existing black counter and toilet on the opposite side of the room. Linen-textured 12x24 tile completes the shower and flooring. Richards & Sterling tile in the niche pulls together the mixed metals in the space and adds a great feature . Three different carefully selected Schluter edges finishes off the tile perfectly. A single hinged glass partition door keeps the space feeling open and reflects the giant existing window.

While neutral colors form the background that extracts all the attention for the artwork, some focused lighting plays the role of an exhibit-like showcase. Smart controls for temperature, sound, and light are hidden away within the architecture, so a concerted existence in the room becomes paramount. With the knowledge that a great day or season epitomizes quiet appreciation, the whole space can keep the craving for social interaction.
Photography by Francis Augustine

Ductless mini split system keeping living room comfortable.
Living room - small modern light wood floor living room idea in San Diego with beige walls and no fireplace
Living room - small modern light wood floor living room idea in San Diego with beige walls and no fireplace

Step into this fusion of functionality and family fun: this remodel hosts a sprawling 14 ft. island at its core, containing an induction cooktop, a commercial hood, and plenty of room for family and friends to gather. Some of the customized concepts are hidden from users’ views, such as the warming drawer in the island, perfect for keeping food or plates warm before dinner, or the beverage bar in the dining room with an under-counter fridge. Overall, this space uniquely harmonizes cooking and gathering.

Example of a small trendy galley enclosed kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Our client had previously employed another company to tackle this large Slate floor in Walton on Thames but they hadn’t managed to remove the old sealer due to it being an old varnish seal. Varnish was used as a traditional way of sealing stone but can be damaged by scratching and it does little to improve the look of the stone. Varnish is also very difficult to break down which is a problem as it’s important to remove the old sealant before applying new, applying a new sealer onto Varnish simply wouldn’t work.
I visited the property to survey the floor and work out which combination of products and methods would work best and after some testing and I was able to confirm that not only could the old varnish be removed but once re-sealed with a modern sealer the slate would be transformed.
The client was over the moon to hear this news as they had thought there was nothing, they could do to improve the floor.
With a price and schedule agreed I returned to the property at a later date and started by tackling the varnish. The method I used was to apply Tile Doctor Remove and Go, let it soak into the floor for ten minutes and then work it in with a heavy rotary scrubbing machine fitted with a black pad. The soil was then rinsed with water and extracted off the floor with a wet vacuum.
The floor was then inspected, and each tile checked to ensure the varnish was completely gone, any stubborn areas were then spot treated and scrubbed by hand. Once I was satisfied, I set about giving the stone a deep clean by repeating the same process with Tile Doctor Pro-Clean. As before all the soil and cleaning products were then low pressure rinsed off the stone and vacuumed away. The floor was then left to dry overnight.
I returned the following day to apply a new modern sealer. First, I tested the floor was dry using the moisture meter. It was in the acceptable readings range, so I was able to start applying the sealer straight away.
For this floor I chose to apply Tile Doctor Seal and Go, it works really well on Slate tiles and as you can see from the photographs it completely transformed the appearance of the stone. Seal and Go is a water-based blend of acrylic polymers that provides both a stain resistant surface seal and a durable low-sheen finish, being water based it has the added advantage of not giving off any odour as it dries. The client had specified earlier that they didn’t want the floor to look shiny to the resultant silky appearance was the perfect solution. Thee coats were applied, and my client was very pleased with the finish.
Jonathan Oldham
South Middlesex Tile Doctor
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