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

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We managed to squeeze in a lot in this tight space! Upper storage, small sink, and a narrow pull out on castors for laundry detergent etc. We made a shelf out of the leftover countertop material for the bench seat.

Striking two story foyer with wrought iron railings, high open beam ceiling, engineered wood flooring and Venetian plastered walls. Note the pre-set elevator shaft area where the vase is standing. Want to add an elevator later -- no problem! Development and interior design by Vernon Construction. Construction management and supervision by Millar and Associates Construction. Photo courtesy of Village Properties.

This project, sitting on a little more than 3.5 acres on Rivercrest was completed in 3 years with a total square footage of more than 26,000 square feet. Typically modern homes are smaller. At a certain size, usually around 4,000 square feet, the difficulty with modern or contemporary architecture becomes scale, and the minimalist idea gets lost. Whenever you get to this scale of house at over 26,000 square feet, this problem adds a layer of complexity. Connie Anderson Photography

Deep drawer dividers organize pots and pans.
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Photo - Jeff Hawe
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In this kitchen, we updated the existing cabinets with new Silestone Quartz 3cm countertops in the Pulsar color with a beveled edge. The old wood countertops were removed and custom wood countertops were made and installed. On the existing tile backsplash, the bottom of some of the tiles were chipped, so to repair this problem, the tiles were handpainted to match the existing tiles.

Lots of beautiful hardscape surrounded by lush greenery. This design solved the problem of a multi level/steep backyard without much definition. There are stairs up to a children's play area and stairs down to the pool area. Contractor: South Canyon Construction, Inc. Photo: Jody Pribyl

Dealing with such a steep slope can be a real problem, but this is where modular retaining wall blocks are a great option. With minimal over-excavation required, this provides the opportunity to complete construction without disturbing more of the site than necessary. As a bonus, the product looks great, is available in a wide variety of colors and blends, and doesn't require much maintenance.

Relaxing in this master bathroom will be no problem. Just look around at the beautiful finishes that make you feel like you are entering a spa ready to leave the stress of the day behind. Photography by Tourfactory

Retaining walls in NJ can be built in a variety of textures and styles. From clean stone walls to modern concrete creations to natural rock walls, we can design a structure to meet your needs while also coordinating with the surrounding architecture and design. http://www.jerseylandscaping.com/retaining-stone-walls.php

This project, sitting on a little more than 3.5 acres on Rivercrest was completed in 3 years with a total square footage of more than 26,000 square feet. Typically modern homes are smaller. At a certain size, usually around 4,000 square feet, the difficulty with modern or contemporary architecture becomes scale, and the minimalist idea gets lost. Whenever you get to this scale of house at over 26,000 square feet, this problem adds a layer of complexity. Connie Anderson Photography

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A 36 foot 1 piece fiberglass pool. Such a great value. Lifetime warranty. No problem with New England winters.
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From the initial consultation call & property-visit, this Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego whole-home remodel was a collaborative effort between LionCraft Construction & our clients. As a Design & Build firm, we were able to utilize our design expertise and 44+ years of construction experience to help our clients achieve the home of their dreams. Through initial communication about texture, materials and style preferences, we were able to locate specific products and services that resulted in a gorgeous farmhouse design job with a modern twist, taking advantage of the bones of the home and some creative solutions to the clients’ existing problems.

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.

The bathroom is one of the most commonly used rooms in your home and demands special attention when it comes to a remodel. Wanna know how your dream bathroom would look like in real life? Well, that's not a problem at all! ✅ Talk to us today if you're looking to quote.

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