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That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
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Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.

That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
With our Home Success Pro Packages, you can enjoy your free time while we check off those items on your to-do list.
Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.

That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
With our Home Success Pro Packages, you can enjoy your free time while we check off those items on your to-do list.
Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.
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Granite Grannies fabricated this kitchen and provided us this photo! http://www.granitegrannies.com
Statuary (also known as Venatino) marble with a honed finish is in this kitchen.
Understanding Marble:
Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface.
Be prepared to see some scratches. Marble is a softer stone. However, marble is still so beautiful with the scratches! If you’ve ever gone to Italy, you can see the beautiful marble on floors and many restaurants. It’s a classic lasting look. Even with scratches.
If you don't mind the extra work, they are a beautiful addition. Marble has a multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles. If you're a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you'll probably want to skip this one.
It's cost-effective, depending on the type of marble you buy. Carrara marble (a grayer version with softer veins from Carrara, Italy) is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market, mainly because it's readily available. Calacatta marble, which offers a whiter surface and more dramatic veining, and the price tag goes up.
Marble is heat-resistant — which is great — but you still need to be careful. Marble is heat resistant. Despite its ability to withstand high temps, you never want to place a piping hot pot on for risk of discoloring or burning the surface. We recommend always using a pot holder anyways.
We don’t want to dissuade you from using marble. In fact, I personally have a marble island in my kitchen. Stone Action solely wants you to be informed so that you’re choosing the right material for your project.
We hope you personally come check out our marble or other stone selection!
See more marble or other types of Stone Action’s stone selection:
http://www.stoneaction.com

That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
With our Home Success Pro Packages, you can enjoy your free time while we check off those items on your to-do list.
Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.

Granite Grannies fabricated this kitchen and provided us this photo! http://www.granitegrannies.com
Statuary (also known as Venatino) marble with a honed finish is in this kitchen.
Understanding Marble:
Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface.
Be prepared to see some scratches. Marble is a softer stone. However, marble is still so beautiful with the scratches! If you’ve ever gone to Italy, you can see the beautiful marble on floors and many restaurants. It’s a classic lasting look. Even with scratches.
If you don't mind the extra work, they are a beautiful addition. Marble has a multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles. If you're a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you'll probably want to skip this one.
It's cost-effective, depending on the type of marble you buy. Carrara marble (a grayer version with softer veins from Carrara, Italy) is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market, mainly because it's readily available. Calacatta marble, which offers a whiter surface and more dramatic veining, and the price tag goes up.
Marble is heat-resistant — which is great — but you still need to be careful. Marble is heat resistant. Despite its ability to withstand high temps, you never want to place a piping hot pot on for risk of discoloring or burning the surface. We recommend always using a pot holder anyways.
We don’t want to dissuade you from using marble. In fact, I personally have a marble island in my kitchen. Stone Action solely wants you to be informed so that you’re choosing the right material for your project.
We hope you personally come check out our marble or other stone selection!
See more marble or other types of Stone Action’s stone selection:
http://www.stoneaction.com

That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
With our Home Success Pro Packages, you can enjoy your free time while we check off those items on your to-do list.
Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.

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That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
With our Home Success Pro Packages, you can enjoy your free time while we check off those items on your to-do list.
Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.

This kitchen was fabricated by The Beveled Edge! Check out their work: https://bevelededge.net
This kitchen's countertops have Madura Gold granite with a polished finish..
Search "madura gold" granite, see more granite of this family or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com
Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you:
Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack.
Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale.
Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer.
When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options.
If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward.
You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab.
Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

This hand forged wrought iron gate was created in Mercersburg, PA. The homeowner contacted us regarding a gate for her front porch to keep her grandchildren from running into the street. We discussed design and functionality of the gate and designed this custom wrought iron, maintenance free gate to accent her Traditional Style house. We created this out of aluminum to keep the gate from rusting and to reduce the amount of maintenance the homeowner would have to do! Check out our work at www.BurdetteIronworks.com

Bring the indoors out with the Borealis patio slab. The look of hardwood flooring is now available for your backyard patio and most importantly, it’s maintenance-free. That means no deck staining, wood-treating or wood-rotting, ever! This product is available in 5” and 10” wide slabs and in three alluring colors. Whether it be for your patio, front porch or your poolside, the Borealis can dress up any exterior! Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/borealis-slab/

That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
With our Home Success Pro Packages, you can enjoy your free time while we check off those items on your to-do list.
Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.

That never-ending list of home repairs and maintenance takes time away from the things in your life you would rather be doing.
With our Home Success Pro Packages, you can enjoy your free time while we check off those items on your to-do list.
Whether you need help with general maintenance and repairs, minor renovations or chores, we are here to help.

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Granite Grannies fabricated this kitchen and provided us this photo! http://www.granitegrannies.com
Statuary (also known as Venatino) marble with a honed finish is in this kitchen.
Understanding Marble:
Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface.
Be prepared to see some scratches. Marble is a softer stone. However, marble is still so beautiful with the scratches! If you’ve ever gone to Italy, you can see the beautiful marble on floors and many restaurants. It’s a classic lasting look. Even with scratches.
If you don't mind the extra work, they are a beautiful addition. Marble has a multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles. If you're a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you'll probably want to skip this one.
It's cost-effective, depending on the type of marble you buy. Carrara marble (a grayer version with softer veins from Carrara, Italy) is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market, mainly because it's readily available. Calacatta marble, which offers a whiter surface and more dramatic veining, and the price tag goes up.
Marble is heat-resistant — which is great — but you still need to be careful. Marble is heat resistant. Despite its ability to withstand high temps, you never want to place a piping hot pot on for risk of discoloring or burning the surface. We recommend always using a pot holder anyways.
We don’t want to dissuade you from using marble. In fact, I personally have a marble island in my kitchen. Stone Action solely wants you to be informed so that you’re choosing the right material for your project.
We hope you personally come check out our marble or other stone selection!
See more marble or other types of Stone Action’s stone selection:
http://www.stoneaction.com

GranitePro fabricated this bathroom and provided us this photo! http://www.granitegrannies.com
Statuary (also known as Venatino) marble with a polished finish is in this bathoom!
Understanding Marble:
Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface.
Be prepared to see some scratches. Marble is a softer stone. However, marble is still so beautiful with the scratches! If you’ve ever gone to Italy, you can see the beautiful marble on floors and many restaurants. It’s a classic lasting look. Even with scratches.
If you don't mind the extra work, they are a beautiful addition. Marble has a multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles. If you're a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you'll probably want to skip this one.
It's cost-effective, depending on the type of marble you buy. Carrara marble (a grayer version with softer veins from Carrara, Italy) is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market, mainly because it's readily available. Calacatta marble, which offers a whiter surface and more dramatic veining, and the price tag goes up.
Marble is heat-resistant — which is great — but you still need to be careful. Marble is heat resistant. Despite its ability to withstand high temps, you never want to place a piping hot pot on for risk of discoloring or burning the surface. We recommend always using a pot holder anyways.
We don’t want to dissuade you from using marble. In fact, I personally have a marble island in my kitchen. Stone Action solely wants you to be informed so that you’re choosing the right material for your project.
We hope you personally come check out our marble or other stone selection!
See more marble or other types of Stone Action’s stone selection: http://www.stoneaction.com

This backyard patio design is inspired by our Hexa 60 patio slab. Inspired by the traditional hexagon paver, the Hexa 60 adds a modern twist to its predecessor. This patio slab is taking center stage in landscaping, providing a unique geometric look that blends seamlessly in modern outdoor spaces. From patios, to walkways and any other pedestrian-friendly environment, the Hexa 60 will add instant visual appeal to any exterior! Check out our website to shop the look!

This backyard patio design is inspired by our Hexa 60 patio slab. Inspired by the traditional hexagon paver, the Hexa 60 adds a modern twist to its predecessor. This patio slab is taking center stage in landscaping, providing a unique geometric look that blends seamlessly in modern outdoor spaces. From patios, to walkways and any other pedestrian-friendly environment, the Hexa 60 will add instant visual appeal to any exterior! Check out our website to shop the look!

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This backyard patio design is inspired by our Hexa 60 patio slab. Inspired by the traditional hexagon paver, the Hexa 60 adds a modern twist to its predecessor. This patio slab is taking center stage in landscaping, providing a unique geometric look that blends seamlessly in modern outdoor spaces. From patios, to walkways and any other pedestrian-friendly environment, the Hexa 60 will add instant visual appeal to any exterior! Check out our website to shop the look!

This is a Travertine tiled floor installed at a property in the popular Cheshire town of Wilmslow around 16 years prior. It had previously been maintained by a Tile Doctor colleague about three years ago and the owner was hoping the floor could be given a simple maintenance clean and seal. This is a service we provide as part of an annual maintenance plan, unfortunately after surveying the floor it was clear they had left it far too long, the floor had lost its shine and it would now need to be resurfaced with a set of diamond burnishing pads and then resealed.
Naturally burnishing the floor costs more than a simple seal and polish but if you are going to opt for the quicker maintenance plan route it does need to be done at least annually and possibly more frequently if it’s a floor in frequent use such as a kitchen. We agreed a price for the work, and I arranged a time with them to return and renovate the floor.
To restore the polished appearance of the Travertine I used a set of four burnishing pads which are applied to the floor with a rotary machine. You start with a coarse 400-grit pad using water to lubricate and running it over each tile at least three times. This first pad cleans up the stone and removes old sealers. This is then followed with the finer 800-grit, 1500-grit and finally a 3000-grit pad. Except for the 3000-grit, each pad is applied with water and the floor is rinsed and the soil extracted afterwards with the wet vacuum.
The Grout lines were also deep cleaned with a scrubbing brush and Tile Doctor Pro-Clean tile and grout cleaner. The product really gets to into deep seated dirt and grease which tends to accumulate in the grout. After a final rinse and extraction, the floor was then left to dry off overnight.
I returned on the second day and started by checking the floor was dry by taking several moisture readings with a damp meter. The readings were good, so I proceeded to seal the floor using a couple of coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow. Colour Grow is an ideal sealer for Travertine as it seeps into the pores of the stone enhancing the natural brown colours in the process. It also offers great protection going forward.
Whilst I was there I had noticed that one of the doors had scratched the floor, fortunately the polishing process had got the scratches out of the stone but to prevent future scratching I helped them remove the door so a carpenter could shave off a few mm’s from the bottom.
My customer left the following feedback:
“Second time had Travertine floor restored, cleaned & sealed, the first time was 3 years ago. Great job done then by Simon Bywater. This time Kamila did a really professional job on the kitchen limestone floor. A bit more expensive this time, but a good job was done. Have left instructions for her to contact me in 12 months time for annual maintenance on the same floor, hopefully to prevent restoration being required! Highly recommend the service.”
The floor looked great and they should now be able to maintain it in between the maintenance visits, with day to day cleaning using Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner.
Kamila Logonzy
East Cheshire Tile Doctor

Blending modern practicality with classic flooring design, Check Flint works beautifully in so many different spaces. A modern take on the traditional checkerboard floor, our Check collection, designed by British artist Neisha Crosland, is durable and robust whilst remaining super stylish. Check Flint is a versatile and cool grey LVT floor that looks great in a kitchen or utility room, and is easy to clean making it a low maintenance and sustainable flooring choice for your home.
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