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More than five years after Gallegos first looked at preliminary drawings and provided budgets for a private residence in Vail, Colorado, the project is complete and is a stunning representation of modern architecture and masonry craftsmanship.
The owners desired their home to be appointed with hand selected, one-of-a-kind materials that would withstand the test of time. Meant to entertain guests as though they were at a five-star resort, the residence features a spa, massage rooms, glass pool and exquisite views of the Gore Range.
The contractor asked Gallegos to provide pricing and expert guidance on material selections and installation methods for the stucco, exterior stone veneer, and interior marbles, granites, and exotic stones. Their work is prevalent in all rooms and decks of this stunning residence.
The exterior stone veneer was sourced out of China, something Gallegos has done numerous times without issues. This time was different. About halfway through the exterior stone fabrication and installation, China closed the quarry, declaring that it was in a tourist region. This sent Gallegos scrambling, with forty percent of the exterior cladding installation complete and no budget to
remove and replace the installed material. They were extremely lucky to find a similar material in Vietnam that was close enough in color and texture to blend in with the original material and not lose time.
The interior stones and other exterior and interior materials were primarily sourced through suppliers in Italy. The natural marbles and granites were installed in either a vein match or a book match pattern.

Solar Luminance – Semi-Custom Daylight Light Fixture
Model#: DLF-149
Style: Semi-Flush Pendant
Finish: Brushed Nickel
*Note: Price does not include Daylight Tube Product and/or Installation
Semi-Custom Product Shipment Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks*
The Solar Luminance DLF-149, is an Architectural Element Transitional Semi Flush Pendant, designed to assist the home owner, retail location and/or office location, the ability to benefit from Natural Daylight available with Tubular Skylight systems, while also reflecting your custom interior design and décor theme and needs.
Natural Daylight provides incredible mental and physical health and wellness benefits that help the human body and mind maintain a sense of time, absorb natural vitamins, and work with the human eye to perceive color and definition in clarity and contrast to increase visual awareness. Our hope is that your friends, colleagues and guests will be “Inspired & Design” in a way that is both elegant and considerate of the impact we have on the earth and its resources.
The DLF-149 is a Semi-Custom Fixture. Full Custom Versions and Options are available for price quote. Please feel free to contact a Solar Luminance Design Assistant for Full Custom Options.
Product Specification (List Price based on the following)
Over All Dimensions:
Over All Height: 22”
Shade Dims: 10” H. X 24” Dia. – ¾” Metal Trim with 1” Opening Square Weld Metal Mesh
Drop Length: 12”
Column Sleeve Diameter: 11 3/4” Dia.
Center Wireway: (1) 3/8” Dia. Wireway
Hangers: (4) Medium Oval Standard Chain (3 and 4 Hanger Options Available) (Chain available in Various Size Options, pricing may vary)
Lamping Specification
Daylight Tube System*: 10” Dia. Daylight Tube System – Includes Dome, Flashing, 8’-0” Length of Tube Extension, Tube Manufacturer provided Installation, Product and Installation Warranty
10” Diameter Tube provides the Equivalent of (10) 100Watt White Lamps
Secondary Lamping
Canopy Lamping: (1) 1.8 Watts (Per Foot) - 48”L. - LED Flex Strip, 5,000K - 12 Volts DC (Lamp Life: 50,000 Hour Rating)
Candelabra Lamping: (6) 3.5Watt LED Candelabra Based Screw in Torpedo Warm White Bulbs, 120v 2700K (25Watt Equiv.) (Provided by Solar Luminance)
Finish Specification and Materials
Metal Finish: Brushed Nickel
(Available in other Color Options – Some Color Options may require a price adjustment)
Glass Diffuser: Clear Glass (Sandblasted Interior) (Not Tempered)
Product Notes
Daylight Tubular Product is Supplied and Installed by Tube Product Manufacturer. Tube Product Manufacturer is responsible for all Product, Installation, Warranty, and Service of Tube Related issues. Solar Luminance is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions related the tube related issues that may arise. Solar Luminance will assist in sourcing a local and/or regional Daylight Tubular Product Supplier and Installer, to assist with Roof and Ceiling inspection and Tube supply and Installation. Solar Luminance is not responsible for the Tube Installers quality of work or service.
All Secondary Electrical must be performed by a Licensed and/or certified Electrician and/or General Contractor. Solar Luminance is not responsible for the Installation of the fixture. Solar Luminance is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions, damaged and or fault or injury caused by the general contractor.
Shipping and Payments
Shipping and/or Freight is the responsibility of the purchaser. Solar Luminance will supply a quote based on the fixture size, weight, crating method and delivery location, prior to commencement of fabrication and production. All Finishes and Semi-Custom Modifications must be Signed and Approved via the Solar Luminance Client Approval Drawings, in order for your Custom Daylight Light Fixture to begin Fabrication and Production. Any and all Price adjustments and shipping and/or freight must be paid in full prior to shipment of product.
Semi-Custom Product Shipment Lead Time is estimated at 6-10 Weeks, to begin upon receipt of all of the following:
• Receipt of full payment
• Receipt of signed & approved Client Approval Drawings
• Receipt and Confirmation of Approved Finish and Materials
• And Verification and Approval of All Price adjustments for Custom Modifications and Shipping and/or Freight Cost
Return Policy
Product must be inspected upon arrival and receipt of product, at the designated delivery location. Any damage must be reported to Solar Luminance in a written statement of reported damage, by email (Sales@SolarLuminance.com), along with dated and time stamped photo documentation of reported damage. Report of product damage must emailed within 24 hours of receipt of product. Solar Luminance will work with Purchaser and/or Purchasers Agents, to replace and/or fix any damaged and/or missing parts in a timely manner. If damage occurs and/or is reported beyond the 24 hour reporting period Solar Luminance maintains no liability and/or responsibility for the product and/or its condition. Solar Luminance does take pride in our work, craftsmanship, and product, so we do promise to provide exceptional support in remedying any situation that may arise related to your fixture. We do promise to do all that we can to make you happy with your Custom Solar Luminance Daylight Light Fixture.
Please feel free to contact us with any Questions or Concerns you may have.
Sales@SolarLuminance.com
(855) 687-6233
A California based company.
Find the right local pro for your project

Solar Luminance – Semi-Custom Daylight Light Fixture
Model#: DLF-150
Style: Semi-Flush Pendant
Finish: Powder Coat Matte Black
*Note: Price does not include Daylight Tube Product and/or Installation
Semi-Custom Product Shipment Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks*
The Solar Luminance DLF-150, is an Architectural Element Transitional Semi Flush Pendant, designed to assist the home owner, retail location and/or office location, the ability to benefit from Natural Daylight available with Tubular Skylight systems, while also reflecting your custom interior design and décor theme and needs.
Natural Daylight provides incredible mental and physical health and wellness benefits that help the human body and mind maintain a sense of time, absorb natural vitamins, and work with the human eye to perceive color and definition in clarity and contrast to increase visual awareness. Our hope is that your friends, colleagues and guests will be “Inspired & Design” in a way that is both elegant and considerate of the impact we have on the earth and its resources.
The DLF-150 is a Semi-Custom Fixture. Full Custom Versions and Options are available for price quote. Please feel free to contact a Solar Luminance Design Assistant for Full Custom Options.
Product Specification (List Price based on the following)
Over All Dimensions:
Over All Height: 22”
Shade Dims: 10” H. X 24” Dia. – ¾” Metal Trim with 1” Opening Square Weld Metal Mesh
Drop Length: 12”
Column Sleeve Diameter: 11 3/4” Dia.
Center Wireway: (1) 3/8” Dia. Wireway
Hangers: (4) Medium Oval Standard Chain (3 and 4 Hanger Options Available) (Chain available in Various Size Options, pricing may vary)
Lamping Specification
Daylight Tube System*: 10” Dia. Daylight Tube System – Includes Dome, Flashing, 8’-0” Length of Tube Extension, Tube Manufacturer provided Installation, Product and Installation Warranty
10” Diameter Tube provides the Equivalent of (10) 100Watt White Lamps
Secondary Lamping
Canopy Lamping: (1) 1.8 Watts (Per Foot) - 48”L. - LED Flex Strip, 5,000K - 12 Volts DC (Lamp Life: 50,000 Hour Rating)
Candelabra Lamping: (4) 3.5Watt LED Candelabra Based Screw in Torpedo Warm White Bulbs, 120v 2700K (25Watt Equiv.) (Provided by Solar Luminance)
Finish Specification and Materials
Metal Finish: Powder Coat Matte Black (Available in other Color Options – Some Color Options may require a price adjustment)
Glass Diffuser: Clear Glass (Sandblasted Interior) (Not Tempered)
Product Notes
Daylight Tubular Product is Supplied and Installed by Tube Product Manufacturer. Tube Product Manufacturer is responsible for all Product, Installation, Warranty, and Service of Tube Related issues. Solar Luminance is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions related the tube related issues that may arise. Solar Luminance will assist in sourcing a local and/or regional Daylight Tubular Product Supplier and Installer, to assist with Roof and Ceiling inspection and Tube supply and Installation. Solar Luminance is not responsible for the Tube Installers quality of work or service.
All Secondary Electrical must be performed by a Licensed and/or certified Electrician and/or General Contractor. Solar Luminance is not responsible for the Installation of the fixture. Solar Luminance is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions, damaged and or fault or injury caused by the general contractor.
Shipping and Payments
Shipping and/or Freight is the responsibility of the purchaser. Solar Luminance will supply a quote based on the fixture size, weight, crating method and delivery location, prior to commencement of fabrication and production. All Finishes and Semi-Custom Modifications must be Signed and Approved via the Solar Luminance Client Approval Drawings, in order for your Custom Daylight Light Fixture to begin Fabrication and Production. Any and all Price adjustments and shipping and/or freight must be paid in full prior to shipment of product.
Semi-Custom Product Shipment Lead Time is estimated at 6-10 Weeks, to begin upon receipt of all of the following:
• Receipt of full payment
• Receipt of signed & approved Client Approval Drawings
• Receipt and Confirmation of Approved Finish and Materials
• And Verification and Approval of All Price adjustments for Custom Modifications and Shipping and/or Freight Cost
Return Policy
Product must be inspected upon arrival and receipt of product, at the designated delivery location. Any damage must be reported to Solar Luminance in a written statement of reported damage, by email (Sales@SolarLuminance.com), along with dated and time stamped photo documentation of reported damage. Report of product damage must emailed within 24 hours of receipt of product. Solar Luminance will work with Purchaser and/or Purchasers Agents, to replace and/or fix any damaged and/or missing parts in a timely manner. If damage occurs and/or is reported beyond the 24 hour reporting period Solar Luminance maintains no liability and/or responsibility for the product and/or its condition. Solar Luminance does take pride in our work, craftsmanship, and product, so we do promise to provide exceptional support in remedying any situation that may arise related to your fixture. We do promise to do all that we can to make you happy with your Custom Solar Luminance Daylight Light Fixture.
Please feel free to contact us with any Questions or Concerns you may have.
Sales@SolarLuminance.com
(855) 687-6233
A California based company.

More than five years after Gallegos first looked at preliminary drawings and provided budgets for a private residence in Vail, Colorado, the project is complete and is a stunning representation of modern architecture and masonry craftsmanship.
The owners desired their home to be appointed with hand selected, one-of-a-kind materials that would withstand the test of time. Meant to entertain guests as though they were at a five-star resort, the residence features a spa, massage rooms, glass pool and exquisite views of the Gore Range.
The contractor asked Gallegos to provide pricing and expert guidance on material selections and installation methods for the stucco, exterior stone veneer, and interior marbles, granites, and exotic stones. Their work is prevalent in all rooms and decks of this stunning residence.
The exterior stone veneer was sourced out of China, something Gallegos has done numerous times without issues. This time was different. About halfway through the exterior stone fabrication and installation, China closed the quarry, declaring that it was in a tourist region. This sent Gallegos scrambling, with forty percent of the exterior cladding installation complete and no budget to
remove and replace the installed material. They were extremely lucky to find a similar material in Vietnam that was close enough in color and texture to blend in with the original material and not lose time.
The interior stones and other exterior and interior materials were primarily sourced through suppliers in Italy. The natural marbles and granites were installed in either a vein match or a book match pattern.

SJ2130 MAHLU
DESCRIPTION:
The Mahlu floating circular pendant creates a warm inviting glow by emitting light from both above and below the rings. The pearliest diffuser and wide profile give the Mahlu a discerning elegance, allowing it to seamlessly fit into any interior. The Mahlu has been designed with the versatility to be a statement piece as a single ring or with multiple rings at varying sizes. Because our lighting pieces are made by a workforce that still relies on traditional working methods, each product is unique and carries with it the sensitivity of the artisan. Attract attention, provoke emotion, and inspire the imagination with games of light and matter. Such as the ambition and spark of the existing elements of the space.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Collection: Commercial
Size: 20”/40”/47” Diameter x 30” Adjustable Height (As Shown) (Custom sizes also available!)
Shape: Pendant
Frame Finish: Polished Brass (custom finishes also available)
Materials: Brass, glass
Extension: Adjustable 12-ft cable
Bulbs: 27000K and 3000K
Weight: N/A
Assembly: Some Assembly Required
Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional
Shipping: Free Worldwide Door-To-Door Shipping
Rush Order: 3-4 Weeks; 15% added to the total
Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks
Warranty: 5-Year Full Coverage Including Parts Replacement
SIZE OPTIONS
Size 3 Rings
Price
12”/16”/20” Diameter x 30” Adjustable Height $2,446.00
24”/28”/32”/36 Diameter x 30” Adjustable Height $3,108.00
20”/40”/47” Diameter x 30” Adjustable Height
$5,988.00
30”/50”/57” Diameter x 30” Adjustable Height
$7,250.00
40”/60”/67” Diameter x 30” Adjustable Height
$9,527.00
60”/70”/77” Diameter x 30” Adjustable Height
$11,614.00
Custom Sizes, Finishes, Colors Available Upon Request
Additional Info:
Single ring available in custom size upon request

Our Himalayan salt wall uses a proprietary paneling method. It does not use any mortar to install. Instead it is an interlocking panel system that allows easier installation and modification. If you need to replace a salt block you do not need to tear down the whole wall.

Since you would assume that barn doors are only appropriate for farmhouses, this architectural element actually looks stunning in a range of other settings. Sliding barn doors are a multipurpose design option, whether you're looking to bring a rustic touch to a modern kitchen or need a subtle method to partition areas in a space.Farmhouse barn doors are becoming more and more fashionable. This is so that a residence can benefit from these doors' style and value.Additionally, you can decorate a house in the country style on a tight budget. By replacing one or two doors and adding other decor items, you may easily give your house a rustic homestead atmosphere.

We remodeled the kitchen of this lovely 1950's Tujunga home. We reconfigured the kitchen with the removal of a large chimney and wall, creating an open concept layout between the kitchen, dining room, and living room. From the foyer of the home, there is now an open view of the kitchen from the living room. We removed 745 sq. of old oakwood flooring and replaced it with brand new oakwood in the kitchen. As a method to add more space, we added 172 sq. to create a nook for space to install stacked laundry units. The kitchen measures 17'5" by 18'5" and the kitchen island measure 8'3" by 5". We installed a brand new set of white shaker cabinets, gray solid surface countertops, and a beautiful white marble countertop on the island. The kitchen island can seat five people, it has a built-in wine cooler, and beautiful modern fixtures that float above the island. We also installed a brand new stovetop, hood range, dishwasher, double sink bowl, and a 3-way light dimmer switch. For lighting upgrades, we installed 12 new recessed lighting cans and an under cabinet light strip.

This new 1,560 square foot, three bedroom, two bath residence replaces a Paradise, CA home destroyed in the 2018 Camp Fire. The owners wanted an attractive and modest house to live in while they built their dream home on an adjacent lot. The house will later be used as rental income and provide much needed housing in Paradise.
The back of the house faces west towards an excellent view of a stand of oaks that survived the fire. The large rear porch roof provides protection from unwanted glare and the setting summer sun, so the house does not overheat in the summer. The porch also extends the living space and provides excellent year round indoor/outdoor living. It is open framed with rafters so there is an expansive view to the forest and ample diffused daylight throughout the year. It also protects the home from prevailing weather patterns.
The open floor plan provides an outstanding space for entertaining guests with large windows bringing in the outdoors.
Even though the house is built on a sloped lot it is fully barrier free and employs universal design principles throughout including a curbless shower in the Primary Bath.
Several energy efficient materials and methods were used while staying within a modest construction budget. The roof uses a 12” energy heel to allow a consistent insulation blanket in the attic and blown-in blanket (BIB) insulation was used in the walls to provide an R-23 wall assembly, much better than code requirement and better than standard construction. A cool roof, foil backed roof sheathing, heat pump HVAC system, heat pump water heater, and a whole house fan round out the energy efficiency measures of this house.

LINEA Design Build Remodel delivers top quality for all applications, and that, together with our valuable design consulting, why we get hired. Over the years these Vienna, Virginia clients had us do extensive interior re-designs and remodels of their family room, foyer, kitchen and master bathroom. When it came time to replace their front walkway and deck, we got the call because the client knew that at LINEA, we employ only the most stringent quality standards for all our installations. We will not be the low cost option, but all our projects are cost-engineering to provide the most reliable installations via top quality methods.

LINEA Design Build Remodel delivers top quality for all applications, and that, together with our valuable design consulting, why we get hired. Over the years these Vienna, Virginia clients had us do extensive interior re-designs and remodels of their family room, foyer, kitchen and master bathroom. When it came time to replace their front walkway and deck, we got the call because the client knew that at LINEA, we employ only the most stringent quality standards for all our installations. We will not be the low cost option, but all our projects are cost-engineering to provide the most reliable installations via top quality methods.

Update to second floor deck off master bedroom. Existing deck was rotting with compromised railing system. Removed existing composite decking and rotting joist members and replaced with new Trex composite decking. Additional water proofing and rot prevention methods were implemented to preserve integrity of new decking system. Barret Outdoor Living white aluminum railing system installed with white solar post caps.

Sponsored
Plain City, OH
Kuhns Contracting, Inc.
Central Ohio's Trusted Home Remodeler Specializing in Kitchens & Baths

Update to second floor deck off master bedroom. Existing deck was rotting with compromised railing system. Removed existing composite decking and rotting joist members and replaced with new Trex composite decking. Additional water proofing and rot prevention methods were implemented to preserve integrity of new decking system. Barret Outdoor Living white aluminum railing system installed with white solar post caps.

This project is a great example of how the addition of a well-designed and considered balustrade can vastly improve an existing staircase and landing, without the need to replace or damage any of the already in-situ finishes.
The clients already had a firm idea of the aesthetic they wanted and engaged us to come up with a method to achieve it without creating any disruption to an already finished and painted staircase.
After a detailed survey and studying the structural plans of the building, we were able to fully manufacture and powder-coat everything off-site, and simply bolt on to the existing staircase and landing structure in a single visit. This managed to leave no damage or disruption to the property, meaning no remedial work for our clients after we had finished.
The balustrade itself was manufactured from a mild steel flat bar and welded to a steel channel, which we bolted to the staircase, and a steel angle bracket, which we fixed to the landing. It was all tied together with a continuous thin round steel bar that was drilled through the top of each upright for rigidity, as well as a flat steel handrail to match the uprights. It was then powder-coated matte white to help it blend in with the walls and ceilings.

This job was carried out in a terraced property in Llanelli which had a Victorian Tiled Hallway laid in a diamond pattern that looking worse for wear and in need of some attention. The clients were a young couple who had moved in two years previously and had only recently decided they wanted the floor renovated. This was earlier in the year, so I was able to pop over to the property and take a detailed look at the floor before recommending a course of action to renovate the tiles.
Upon arrival the first thing we noticed was that the border had been laid with an inconsistent pattern, non- matching tiles had been patched in essentially filling voids as you can see in the images. The floor wasn’t terribly dirty however it wasn’t very clean either.
I discussed with the client replacing the non-matching tiles, so the floor pattern was uniform however they decided against it and were happy to just to have it cleaned and sealed. We can usually source either reclaimed original tiles or some great reproduction ones, so most floors can be restored if needed. I worked out a quote for the work and they were happy to go ahead.
If you have never been you should know that Llanelli is the largest town in the county of Carmarthenshire and famous for Rugby and the production of Tin. It is located on the Loughor Estuary, some 10 miles from Swansea and 12 miles from Carmarthen.
With no tiling to do the first job was to protect the woodwork such as skirting and staircase with tape. Once done the process of cleaning began with the application of a 400-grit burnishing pad fitted to a buffing machine. The process is lubricated with water and the pad run over the whole floor two to three times to remove dirt and refine the appearance of the tile. Even after the first application of the pad we could see a massive improvement to the appearance of the tiles. To get right into the edges of the tiled floor we use a 400-grit handheld diamond block, this proved especially useful under the stairs where our buffer machine could not reach.
During this process, the water turns into a fine slurry which is rinsed off with more water and extracted with a wet vacuum. On this occasion the floor was not dirty enough to require any chemicals, the use of water and the machine was enough to get the floor cleaned up.
This job was very straight forward, and we did not run into any problems at all. After allowing the floor to dry out for 24 hours we returned to seal the tiles checking first that the floor was sufficiently dry first using a damp meter. Fortunately, the burnishing method uses a lot less water than a chemical clean, so I was able to get straight on with sealing.
The client wanted a satin sheen finish, so I applied four coats of Tile Doctors Seal and Go which works well on Victorian tiles. The sealer really put the life back into the tiles and will protect them from staining going forward. It will also make the floor much easier to maintain and keep it looking good for much longer.
I’m pleased to say the owners were very happy with the floor and recommended us to one of their friends who we also did some work for. For aftercare I recommended the use of Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner. This is an everyday tile cleaning product that is sealer friendly and not prematurely reduce the life of the sealer which can happen with many household cleaning products which are simply too strong.
Adrian Iacono
Swansea Tile Doctor

This project is a great example of how the addition of a well-designed and considered balustrade can vastly improve an existing staircase and landing, without the need to replace or damage any of the already in-situ finishes.
The clients already had a firm idea of the aesthetic they wanted and engaged us to come up with a method to achieve it without creating any disruption to an already finished and painted staircase.
After a detailed survey and studying the structural plans of the building, we were able to fully manufacture and powder-coat everything off-site, and simply bolt on to the existing staircase and landing structure in a single visit. This managed to leave no damage or disruption to the property, meaning no remedial work for our clients after we had finished.
The balustrade itself was manufactured from a mild steel flat bar and welded to a steel channel, which we bolted to the staircase, and a steel angle bracket, which we fixed to the landing. It was all tied together with a continuous thin round steel bar that was drilled through the top of each upright for rigidity, as well as a flat steel handrail to match the uprights. It was then powder-coated matte white to help it blend in with the walls and ceilings.

Sponsored
Plain City, OH
Kuhns Contracting, Inc.
Central Ohio's Trusted Home Remodeler Specializing in Kitchens & Baths

This project is a great example of how the addition of a well-designed and considered balustrade can vastly improve an existing staircase and landing, without the need to replace or damage any of the already in-situ finishes.
The clients already had a firm idea of the aesthetic they wanted and engaged us to come up with a method to achieve it without creating any disruption to an already finished and painted staircase.
After a detailed survey and studying the structural plans of the building, we were able to fully manufacture and powder-coat everything off-site, and simply bolt on to the existing staircase and landing structure in a single visit. This managed to leave no damage or disruption to the property, meaning no remedial work for our clients after we had finished.
The balustrade itself was manufactured from a mild steel flat bar and welded to a steel channel, which we bolted to the staircase, and a steel angle bracket, which we fixed to the landing. It was all tied together with a continuous thin round steel bar that was drilled through the top of each upright for rigidity, as well as a flat steel handrail to match the uprights. It was then powder-coated matte white to help it blend in with the walls and ceilings.

This project is a great example of how the addition of a well-designed and considered balustrade can vastly improve an existing staircase and landing, without the need to replace or damage any of the already in-situ finishes.
The clients already had a firm idea of the aesthetic they wanted and engaged us to come up with a method to achieve it without creating any disruption to an already finished and painted staircase.
After a detailed survey and studying the structural plans of the building, we were able to fully manufacture and powder-coat everything off-site, and simply bolt on to the existing staircase and landing structure in a single visit. This managed to leave no damage or disruption to the property, meaning no remedial work for our clients after we had finished.
The balustrade itself was manufactured from a mild steel flat bar and welded to a steel channel, which we bolted to the staircase, and a steel angle bracket, which we fixed to the landing. It was all tied together with a continuous thin round steel bar that was drilled through the top of each upright for rigidity, as well as a flat steel handrail to match the uprights. It was then powder-coated matte white to help it blend in with the walls and ceilings.

I was called to this property in Bow East London, because the grout around the shower had become dirty and had gone a yellowy/orange colour over time. This is quite a common problem with shower tiles due to the dyes you find in most shampoo and shower gel products. There was also some mould that needed removing. The ceramic tiles themselves were glazed ceramic which are very easy to clean but as usual the grout was bringing the appearance of the bathroom down.
The client was keen to see if the grout could be restored and had considered removing the grout and replacing it, but this takes time and I felt it would not be necessary. There are a number of Tile Doctor grout cleaning products I could have used to remedy these issues. I discussed the options with the client, and we agreed a price to complete the work.
Given the appearance of mould I decided to go with Tile Doctor Duo Clean which is designed for cleaning bathroom tiles and grout.
Bow is an area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in East End of London. It is mostly a residential area which is around 5 miles east of Charing Cross. It became part of the County of London following the passing of the Local Government Act 1888. “Bow” is an abbreviation of the medieval name Stratford-at-Bow, in which “Bow” refers to the bowed bridge built here in the early 12th century.
Working in small sections from top to bottom the method I used to renovate the tile and grout was to spray the tiles and especially the grout with Tile Doctor Duo Clean. This product is designed for bathroom tile cleaning and comes with a spray head attachment, so it is ready to use. I then left the product to soak in for about ten minutes before scrubbing it in with a brush and then rinsed it off with water. It is always easier to clean tiles in this situation as the water can just drain away. In other areas we would need to use the wet vacuum to remove the soiled waste.
After repeating this process for the whole of the shower wall I then retreated any areas which needed more work until I was happy all the staining and mould was gone.
The area was then dried and the only job remaining was the seal the grout which will prevent the grout staining going forward. To do this I spayed on Tile Doctor Wall Grout Sealer which comes in an aerosol and is very easy to apply.
The client was very happy with the work, the bathroom was restored and looked much more appealing.
Jackson Davis
East London Tile Doctor
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