This Tumbled Travertine tiled floor at a beautiful house in Horley had been poorly maintained through the years using the wrong type of sealer which quickly wore down allowing dirt to become ingrained in the stone. The owner had become concerned about the state of the tiles and decided it was time to call in an expert that could restore the tiles to a condition that complimented the environment in which it was situated. Travertine is known for being very distinctive in character and very durable, making it a very popular choice for tiled flooring in properties worldwide. However, the stone does require regular professional maintenance and polishing to keep it looking it top shape and home owners rarely realise this when they decide to have it installed. Fortunately, in the UK at least you can rely on your local tile doctor to maintain it for you. The first part of the job involved giving the floor a thorough clean to remove what was left of old sealers and any polishing compounds that remained on the floor. Before beginning that however I brought in all my equipment and products into the house and then prepped the area by taping up the woodwork to protect it during the renovation process. To remove what was left of the old sealers and other coatings still present on the floor a strong solution of Tile Doctor Remove and Go was applied to the floor and left to soak in for about ten minutes before being actively worked in with a rotary machine fitted with a black scrubbing pad. The solution turned black with the soil as it was lifted out of the pores of the stone and it was then rinsed off with water and extracted with a wet vacuum. Following this, we moved on to a process we know as burnishing that hones the stone and brings up the polished appearance. Working in sections due to the size of the floor It involves the application of a series of diamond encrusted burnishing pads from coarse through to very fine. The coarse 400-grit pad fitted to the rotary floor buffer and run over the floor using only water for lubrication. The water turns into a slurry as the pad does its job removing dirt and this has to be rinsed off the floor and extracted with the wet vacuum before applying the next pad. The process was then repeated with medium 800 grit pad for an initial polish followed by the Fine 1500 grit pad for the second polish using water for lubrication and rinsing and extracting in between each pad. The last pad is a very fine 3000 grit pad for the final polish and is applied with only a little water sprayed onto the floor using a technique we call a Spray Burnish. This last pad really brings up the polished appearance of the stone. To bring up the appearance of the stone even further and add a really durable polish Tile Doctor Shine Powder was applied. This is a crystallising powder sealer that ensures a very high shine and a tough, durable finish. This powder is applied directly to the tiles in combination with approximately ½ a litre of water and a soft white buffing pad. Last step was to add to the protection provided by the Shine Powder with two coats of Tile Doctor Ultra-Seal which is a natural look sealer that doesn’t change the look of the stone and is applied to the stone and grout. This sealer works by seeping into the stone, occupying the pores and preventing dirt from becoming ingrained. The customer was ecstatic with the results, being particularly pleased that she got the floor looking the way she originally wanted without significant expense, not to mention stress. Michael Conlon East Surrey Tile Doctor

This kitchen remodel involved removing a closet that separated the kitchen and living room. Opening up the kitchen allowed for a larger tall pantry cabinet next to the stainless steel refrigerator. The kitchen cabinets have a shaker door style and are painted white with a pewter glaze. The perimeter counter top is Cambria quartz with a blue and white, linear, glass mosaic tile backsplash, while the island counter top is a custom concrete slab. Stainless steel appliances run throughout the space, along with an undermount, stainless steel sink and Delta Allora brilliance stainless, high arc, pull down kitchen faucet. The dark wood stained hardwood floors run throughout the space. The circular, contemporary, glass mini-pendant lights hang over the island.

The owners of this home sought to modernize and open the entire first floor, enabling an open kitchen and family room concept. With this first floor remodel, we created a contemporary space by removing all of the interior walls, reinforcing the roof structure and raising the ceiling height four feet. This remodel involved sleek custom black walnut cabinets, radius walls with niches in the entryway and a three-sided contemporary gas fireplace. Designer: Jo Levine, AKBD Photography: Bird and Branch Architect: Constantine Design Group

This kitchen renovation was part of a whole house project that involved the entire first floor, including the mud room, and an upstairs and downstairs bathroom. Our primary aim was to make the kitchen the main focal point of the house, and take advantage of the natural light in the back. To do this we removed the partition wall, and all the elements of the back mud room. Existing exterior doors were replaced and this significantly helped bring in the natural light and make the entrance 1st floor more inviting. Our clients opted for Shaker White cabinetry with accented black finishes and an industrial glass styled backsplash. We improved the comfort of the space with spray foam insulation that included space heating in the mudroom and heated floors in the kitchen. The sink was also moved to the peninsula to free up countertop space and allow for a better work triangular arrangement. Our favourite is the new RED FRONT DOOR! We love it…

This lake home remodeling project involved significant renovations to both the interior and exterior of the property. One of the major changes on the exterior was the removal of a glass roof and the installation of steel beams, which added structural support to the building and allowed for the creation of a new upper-level patio. The lower-level patio also received a complete overhaul, including the addition of a new pavilion, stamped concrete, and a putting green. The exterior of the home was also completely repainted and received extensive updates to the hardscaping and landscaping. Inside, the home was completely updated with a new kitchen, a remodeled upper-level sunroom, a new upper-level fireplace, a new lower-level wet bar, and updated bathrooms, paint, and lighting. These renovations all combined to turn the home into the homeowner's dream lake home, complete with all the features and amenities they desired. Helman Sechrist Architecture, Architect; Marie 'Martin' Kinney, Photographer; Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. General Contractor.

In this home remodeling project, the homeowner's vision was to transform the primary bathroom into a Coastal-inspired spa. The project involved the removal of the old bathtub, creating space for a more luxurious shower, complete with a dedicated dry-off area and bench. The Coastal spa ambiance was accentuated through the use of white tiles and warm wood tones, which contribute to a relaxing and tranquil environment. To maximize functionality and storage, the homeowner opted for vanity drawers, providing practical solutions for keeping the space organized. The addition of vessel sinks elevated the vanity's look, adding a touch of sophistication. Overall, this transformation was a much-needed change, turning the bathroom into a Coastal spa retreat and achieving a refreshing renovation. In this home remodeling project, the homeowner's goal was to turn a guest bathroom into a captivating Coastal space. The transformation took the space from a dull and nondescript aesthetic to a truly customized and inviting atmosphere. The addition of glass shower doors not only modernized the look but also elevated the overall design. Wood tones were thoughtfully integrated, adding warmth and intentionality to the space. An added touch was the installation of a vessel sink, infusing a sense of luxury into the room. As a result, this bathroom is now a welcoming retreat, radiating cleanliness and intentionality, and fully embodying the Coastal interior design style that the homeowner desired.

This lake home remodeling project involved significant renovations to both the interior and exterior of the property. One of the major changes on the exterior was the removal of a glass roof and the installation of steel beams, which added structural support to the building and allowed for the creation of a new upper-level patio. The lower-level patio also received a complete overhaul, including the addition of a new pavilion, stamped concrete, and a putting green. The exterior of the home was also completely repainted and received extensive updates to the hardscaping and landscaping. Inside, the home was completely updated with a new kitchen, a remodeled upper-level sunroom, a new upper-level fireplace, a new lower-level wet bar, and updated bathrooms, paint, and lighting. These renovations all combined to turn the home into the homeowner's dream lake home, complete with all the features and amenities they desired. Helman Sechrist Architecture, Architect; Marie 'Martin' Kinney, Photographer; Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. General Contractor.

Extensive Kitchen, living area remodel complete! There was a lot of demo, reframing and rearranging involved in this beautiful remodel to get it to it’s final result. We first had to remove every surface including several walls to open up the Kitchen to the living room and what is now a bar area where our clients can relax, play pool and watch TV. Off the Kitchen is a new laundry with extra storage and countertop space. In removing the walls in the kitchen, we were able to create a large island, move the appliances around and created a new open concept living space. The cabinets in the bar area, laundry and Kitchen perimeter are a white shaker style cabinet with the Island being a separate beautiful Grey color. All of the cabinets were topped with a gorgeous Vittoria white quartz countertop. The Kitchen was then completed with the stand out Grey Glazed Brick backsplash. Finally, the flooring! The home was also updated with a new 12x48 Aequa Tur wood look tile. We created a custom design with this tile at the entry way and transitioned between rooms with a soldier pattern. Lots of detail went into creating this beautiful space, let us know if you have any questions!

In this home remodeling project, the homeowner's vision was to transform the primary bathroom into a Coastal-inspired spa. The project involved the removal of the old bathtub, creating space for a more luxurious shower, complete with a dedicated dry-off area and bench. The Coastal spa ambiance was accentuated through the use of white tiles and warm wood tones, which contribute to a relaxing and tranquil environment. To maximize functionality and storage, the homeowner opted for vanity drawers, providing practical solutions for keeping the space organized. The addition of vessel sinks elevated the vanity's look, adding a touch of sophistication. Overall, this transformation was a much-needed change, turning the bathroom into a Coastal spa retreat and achieving a refreshing renovation. In this home remodeling project, the homeowner's goal was to turn a guest bathroom into a captivating Coastal space. The transformation took the space from a dull and nondescript aesthetic to a truly customized and inviting atmosphere. The addition of glass shower doors not only modernized the look but also elevated the overall design. Wood tones were thoughtfully integrated, adding warmth and intentionality to the space. An added touch was the installation of a vessel sink, infusing a sense of luxury into the room. As a result, this bathroom is now a welcoming retreat, radiating cleanliness and intentionality, and fully embodying the Coastal interior design style that the homeowner desired.

At Cabinet Cures of the Triangle, come to your home and remove all the doors, drawer fronts, molding, and hardware. We provide brand new solid wood doors and drawer fronts that we professionally finish at our shop. Style and color/stain are the client's preferences. The new doors all come standard with new, hidden soft close hinges. We also finish 1/4” wood, and all molding in the same color as your doors and drawers, so everything matches exactly. At your home, we reface all exterior boxes with the finished 1/4” wood, replace all crown molding, light rail molding, and base (shoe) molding, and install the new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. To ensure the most professional finish, our finishing process for every item (doors, drawer fronts, molding, finish wood, etc.) involves multiple layers of stain/primer/top coat/finish and includes sanding before every coat. In Addition to the standard refacing process, we did: - Addition pull out for the trash bin. - The refrigerator cabinet was extended from 12” to 24” depth, to cover and surround the fridge.

This kitchen remodel involved removing an oddly shaped peninsula and reconfiguring it for seating. The wood flooring was patched and stained to match. New pendant lighting over the bar counter and soft light gray paint for the original oak stained cabinets create an open airy feeling in the space. 2 new wood bar stools complete the space and create easy entertaining and kitchen conversations. Extra storage in the stand alone hutch cabinet houses specialty glass ware and entertainment pieces. Glass front cabinets provide a glimpse of what's inside while making every day items easy to find. Everything has its place and is easily accessible.

To create a more open and functional kitchen, our design solution involved removing the walls around the oversized pantry and replacing it with a custom built-in breakfast nook. This allowed us to uncover and make use of an existing window while adding two more windows around the nook, dramatically increasing natural light and making the space feel brighter and more inviting. To preserve storage, we kept the full-height green cabinetry, ensuring the homeowners still had ample dedicated pantry space. For the laundry area, we reimagined the flow by building a dedicated entry from the garage—a new stairway and door that opened directly into the kitchen. This allowed us to give the laundry room its own enclosed space, eliminating the need to walk through it when coming and going, and contributing to a more streamlined and spacious kitchen layout overall.

This kitchen remodel involved removing an oddly shaped peninsula and reconfiguring it for seating. The wood flooring was patched and stained to match. New pendant lighting over the bar counter and soft light gray paint for the original oak stained cabinets create an open airy feeling in the space. 2 new wood bar stools complete the space and created easy entertaining and kitchen conversations. Extra storage in the stand alone hutch cabinet houses specialty glass ware and entertainment pieces. Glass front cabinets provide a glimpse of what's inside while making every day items easy to find. Everything has its place and is easily accessible.

This gorgeous Chicago backyard was designed and developed in several stages. First Rooftopia removed a damaged concrete slab, installed a new porcelain paver patio and rebuilt a fresh and modern stairway to the backdoor. The next phase of the project involved building a large custom pergola to keep the space open while providing shade and allow for more accent lighting over the dining and lounge. The outdoor kitchen incorporates a grill with a smoker and a double tap kegerator to pour refreshing hoppy beverages for those much anticipated post Covid summer gatherings! The garden bed has a mix of perennial grasses and flowers that accentuate the lemon yellow dining chairs with pops of orange for an overall joyful summer vibe.

In this home remodeling project, the homeowner's vision was to transform the primary bathroom into a Coastal-inspired spa. The project involved the removal of the old bathtub, creating space for a more luxurious shower, complete with a dedicated dry-off area and bench. The Coastal spa ambiance was accentuated through the use of white tiles and warm wood tones, which contribute to a relaxing and tranquil environment. To maximize functionality and storage, the homeowner opted for vanity drawers, providing practical solutions for keeping the space organized. The addition of vessel sinks elevated the vanity's look, adding a touch of sophistication. Overall, this transformation was a much-needed change, turning the bathroom into a Coastal spa retreat and achieving a refreshing renovation. In this home remodeling project, the homeowner's goal was to turn a guest bathroom into a captivating Coastal space. The transformation took the space from a dull and nondescript aesthetic to a truly customized and inviting atmosphere. The addition of glass shower doors not only modernized the look but also elevated the overall design. Wood tones were thoughtfully integrated, adding warmth and intentionality to the space. An added touch was the installation of a vessel sink, infusing a sense of luxury into the room. As a result, this bathroom is now a welcoming retreat, radiating cleanliness and intentionality, and fully embodying the Coastal interior design style that the homeowner desired.

At Cabinet Cures of the Triangle, come to your home and remove all the doors, drawer fronts, molding, and hardware. We provide brand new solid wood doors and drawer fronts that we professionally finish at our shop. Style and color/stain are the client's preferences. The new doors all come standard with new, hidden soft close hinges. We also finish 1/4” wood, and all molding in the same color as your doors and drawers, so everything matches exactly. At your home, we reface all exterior boxes with the finished 1/4” wood, replace all crown molding, light rail molding, and base (shoe) molding, and install the new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. To ensure the most professional finish, our finishing process for every item (doors, drawer fronts, molding, finish wood, etc.) involves multiple layers of stain/primer/top coat/finish and includes sanding before every coat. In Addition to the standard refacing process, we did: - Addition pull out for the trash bin. - The refrigerator cabinet was extended from 12” to 24” depth, to cover and surround the fridge.

At Cabinet Cures of the Triangle, come to your home and remove all the doors, drawer fronts, molding, and hardware. We provide brand new solid wood doors and drawer fronts that we professionally finish at our shop. Style and color/stain are the client's preferences. The new doors all come standard with new, hidden soft close hinges. We also finish 1/4” wood, and all molding in the same color as your doors and drawers, so everything matches exactly. At your home, we reface all exterior boxes with the finished 1/4” wood, replace all crown molding, light rail molding, and base (shoe) molding, and install the new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. To ensure the most professional finish, our finishing process for every item (doors, drawer fronts, molding, finish wood, etc.) involves multiple layers of stain/primer/top coat/finish and includes sanding before every coat. In Addition to the standard refacing process, we did: - Addition pull out for the trash bin. - The refrigerator cabinet was extended from 12” to 24” depth, to cover and surround the fridge.

At Cabinet Cures of the Triangle, come to your home and remove all the doors, drawer fronts, molding, and hardware. We provide brand new solid wood doors and drawer fronts that we professionally finish at our shop. Style and color/stain are the client's preferences. The new doors all come standard with new, hidden soft close hinges. We also finish 1/4” wood, and all molding in the same color as your doors and drawers, so everything matches exactly. At your home, we reface all exterior boxes with the finished 1/4” wood, replace all crown molding, light rail molding, and base (shoe) molding, and install the new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. To ensure the most professional finish, our finishing process for every item (doors, drawer fronts, molding, finish wood, etc.) involves multiple layers of stain/primer/top coat/finish and includes sanding before every coat. In Addition to the standard refacing process, we did: - Addition pull out for the trash bin. - The refrigerator cabinet was extended from 12” to 24” depth, to cover and surround the fridge.

This beautiful master bathroom involved a complete new layout, removing a wall and vaulting the existing ceiling. Exposed wood beams are a beautiful contrast to the light blue, white & gray color scheme. Bathroom floor features decorative inlay using polished pinwheel tiles and gray marble trim. Spacious shower with glass door includes shower bench, wall niche, and infinity drain. Champagne Bronze fixtures throughout. Lighted LED mirror provides excellent light! Pocket door to water closet. 2 clothes closets. Double vanity with beautiful calacatta quartz counter. Recessed lights throughout.