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Terrazzo is a quite a bit different from the natural stone floors we most commonly work with. It’s a type of flooring material that was made popular by Venetian builders in Italy in the 1920s, but is ultimately descended from styles of design that date back hundreds of years. A typical Terrazzo floor consists of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished to result in a smooth surface.
This Terrazzo floor, installed in the hallway of a property in Bridgend, South Wales, was in relatively good physical condition, but it had clearly lost its shine due to the build-up of dirt and muck over the years. In fact, it was first installed in around 1940! The owner was keen to have it rejuvenated to its best possible condition, so they asked me to come in to see what I could do.
My first course of action was to apply Tile Doctor Pro Clean liberally across the floor and leave it to dwell for a short period. This is a high alkaline cleaner that is designed to deal with light to moderate soil build-up, and to strip away any old sealer remaining on the floor. I scrubbed the product in using a black pad fitted to a rotary machine and vacuumed up the resulting cleaning with a wet-vac machine.
Next, to restore the shine to the floor, I undertook a process known as burnishing, which involves the application of diamond encrusted polishing pads. We will typically start with a Coarse grit pad to level off any uneven areas of the floor and grind down any particularly stubborn marks and stains. Then, we gradually refine the polish on the floor using Medium and Fine grit pads. A small amount of water is used as lubrication with each pad.
After I had finished applying the first three pads in our four-pad system, I gave the floor a thorough rinse and left it to dry overnight.
I returned to the property the next day and immediately ran some damp tests to check for excess moisture issues, which one might expect with an old floor like this one. Thankfully, the floor proved dry – and I could finish the burnishing process with the fourth and final Very Fine diamond encrusted burnishing pad, which achieved a beautiful shine finish.
Finally, I sealed the floor with three coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow, an impregnating sealer which provides robust protection and enhances the coloured patterns in the Terrazzo.
As you can see from the photos above, the floor is looking so much more colourful and bright after a deep clean, polish and a fresh seal. The customer was over the moon!
Julian Iancono
South East Wales Tile Doctor

Whether you are sun-tanning, reading a book, or relaxing by the pool, these loungers add an element of class and flair to any outdoor setting. With lines that are designed to fit the contours of your body, you can rest easy on a piece that will withstand the elements while allowing you to fully unwind from your daily cares. Add a classic look to your backyard oasis, with a piece coordinated with the rest of our Barcelo Collection.
Features:
Kit includes two chaise lounge chairs with 3 in. thick cushions
Powder-coated aluminum frames are lightweight and rust-free.
Mixed material frames are hand-woven with durable Solarfast® resin wicker
Cushions are wrapped in Sunbrella® all-weather, fade resistant fabric.
Designed for use in both hot and cold climates.
Virtually maintenance free, simply rinse with a mild soap and water.
Coordinates with the pieces in the Barcelo Collection.

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This teenage girl’s bathroom features loads of storage space, lots of bright light and a large mirror over the break-front marble sink base. The walk-in shower has 8 shelves to accommodate copious bottles and bars of soaps and rinses.

Frosted glass cabinets frame the window above the sink
Example of a large trendy galley ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Example of a large trendy galley ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The dishwasher was placed on the other arm of the L from the sink because the homeowner did not want a blind corner cabinet, which is all the space would have allowed if the dishwasher had been placed beside the sink. Our designer situated a trash pullout next to the sink so dishes can be scraped and rinsed before loading in the dishwasher.

What a fantastic couple to work with! We were presented with the challenges of needing more outdoor living space, a place to rinse after long bike rides, and an area for the young couples newest addition to play. We did it! We doubled the outdoor living space, added an outdoor shower just off the new patio, and managed to use the shape of the yard to our advantage to create an easy flow and accessibility to the yard! We were left with a new landscape that fit this young couples awesome style of a modern-craftsman infusion!
Native Edge Landscape, LLC

The owners of this beachfront retreat wanted a whole-home remodel. They were looking to revitalize their three-story vacation home with an exterior inspired by Japanese woodcraft and an interior the evokes Scandinavian simplicity. Now, the open kitchen and living room offer an energetic space for the family to congregate while enjoying a 360 degree coastal views.
Built-in bunkbeds for six ensure there’s enough sleeping space for visitors, while the outdoor shower makes it easy for beachgoers to rinse off before hitting the deckside hot tub. It was a joy to help make this vision a reality!

Inspired in the modern home chef, AZUNI 28 inches double bowl undermount workstation kitchen sink has it all. Cut, rinse, prep, dry and serve your food over the kitchen sink without using any extra countertop space, it has been designed for your convenience. This double bowl undermount workstation kitchen sink comes with premium accessories that perfectly fit within the kitchen sink. Two stainless steel protective bottom grids, two stainless steel basket strainers, a bamboo cutting board and a roll up drying rack. Everything you need to work directly over your sink. The low and slim divider allows for easy movement of pots, pans and accessories and the integrated ledge system allows for all accessories to perfectly fit over the kitchen sink converting it into a very functional workstation. Constructed with premium SUS-304 16 gauge stainless steel which is the thickest in the market, this AZUNI double bowl undermount workstation kitchen sink is very sturdy and rust resistant, it will last a lifetime making it one of the best workstation of its size in the market. The drain of this workstation kitchen sink has been placed towards the rear to allow for fast and easy drainage as well as for extra space under the kitchen cabinet. This double bowl workstation sink is not only inspired for the home chef, we’ve also thought about the entire family. This AZUNI kitchen sink has a protective coating underneath making it a very quiet sink when washing is in progress. It is also equipped with rubber pads that will prevent condensation and damage to the kitchen cabinet. If all these features weren’t enough, our modern and functional undermount workstation kitchen sink comes with bowls that are 10” deep. Extra deep bowls allow for more space to wash large pots and pans as well as to hide dirty dishes. To finish it off, this double bowl undermount sink has a brushed satin finish that gives it that brush look, it will hide water spots and it will maintain the look as time passes. Modern, convenient, functional, this AZUNI double bowl undermount workstation kitchen sink instantly transforms your kitchen.

With close proximity to the beach comes the necessity of an outdoor shower. This full bath can be found tucked away just outside the laundry and serves as a quick rinse area as well as water closet for the adjacent pool. French linen limestone in a basket pattern flanks the floor while 12x24 White Linen porcelain carries up the walls.
Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

These Slate kitchen floor tiles at a property in Oxford were in good physical condition, but had become dull over time due to heavy usage, and upon close inspection the grout was stained. The customer contacted me as she was keen to get the tiles back to looking their best. This would require a thorough clean and the application of a fresh sealer.
While Slate floor tiles are reputed to be hard wearing and damage resistant – and are therefore a popular choice for high traffic areas like kitchens – this does not exclude them from needing regular maintenance.
To begin, I mixed a strong solution of Tile Doctor Pro Clean and water. Pro-Clean is a versatile cleaner that when used in a weak dilution can be used as a regular cleaner for most types of natural stone floor, including more sensitive stones such as Limestone and Marble.
The cleaning was then spread across the surface area of the floor, and left it to dwell for ten minutes to allow the solution to seep into the pores of the stone and lift the ingrained dirt to the surface. Pro-Clean in a strong dilution also functions as a stripping product, meaning it works to strip away any old and ineffectual sealer.
I then scrubbed the solution into the floor using a stiff scrubbing brush, paying particular attention to the grout in order to break down the visible staining. The tiles and grout lines came up really well during the cleaning process – this became clear once I had rinsed the floor and removed the residue using a wet vacuum.
With the customer eager to have the job completed quickly, I installed portable room dryers and utilised a heat gun to dry the floor, allowing me to seal it on the same day.
Once I had ensured the floor was completely dry, I commenced the sealing process by firstly applying a coat of Tile Doctor Stone Oil, a product which is designed to bring out all of the natural dark shades in the Slate.
When this was dry, I applied a single coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow. This is an impregnating sealer, meaning that it soaks into pores of the stone to provide durable protection from within against ingrained dirt and stains. Colour Grow also enhances the natural colours in the stone even further.
The customer was amazed by just how big a difference could be made to the tiles in the space of just a day. Although the tiles were generally in very good nick, my main task was to be liven them up – judging by the before and after photos, I think this was achieved. And, now that they have been treated to a fresh seal, the tiles will be prevented from quickly becoming dull again.
Barry Woodward
Oxfordshire Tile Doctor

The small diving wall between the toilet and shower was covered in white porcelain and features the niche for shower storage and the hand shower for rinsing as well as all of the controls including the rain shower from the ceiling.

A beautiful and totally functional kitchen.
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

What a fantastic couple to work with! We were presented with the challenges of needing more outdoor living space, a place to rinse after long bike rides, and an area for the young couples newest addition to play. We did it! We doubled the outdoor living space, added an outdoor shower just off the new patio, and managed to use the shape of the yard to our advantage to create an easy flow and accessibility to the yard! We were left with a new landscape that fit this young couples awesome style of a modern-craftsman infusion!
Native Edge Landscape, LLC

With a location-to-die-for on Great Neck-Ipswich, MA, this perfectly perched home was desperate for an upgrade. The clients, anxious to downsize and create a lifestyle more true to their hearts, left their hectic Wellesley address behind and set out, with kayaks in tow, for life on The Neck! Once a cookie-cutter spec-home, this reinvented craftsman style, now reminiscent of Martha’s Vineyard and the like, will inspire you to rub your eyes, blink hard and say, “We’re not in Wellesley anymore!”. The selections couldn’t have been more appropriate: Cascade Blue window cladding to compliment the Seacoast Grey Maibec shingles, the simulated divided light/multi-pane windows, the nature-inspired & earthy color palette, partially paned door, tapered columns, and an outdoor (Vineyard staple) shower adorned by a pergola overhead. The understated outdoor shower only adds to the vacation feel of this retirement retreat, perfect for rinsing off the sand after a day at Clark Beach or kayaking Ipswich Bay & Plum Island Sound. Photo By Eric Roth

This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.

Matthew T. Gill, VP Operations, Exact Match Masonry Staining, LLC
Matthew T. Gill, VP Operations, Exact Match Masonry Staining, LLC
A stunning and spacious custom stone home's color was damaged by loose clay soil during the construction process. While landscaping surrounds the stone so that no further issues will occur, the damage done was impossible to reverse safely with cleaning. Stone veneer cannot be pressure washed or chemically washed without damaging it. A safe rinse with water or soft brush did not help. Stone Veneer manufacturers rely on and refer their clients to Exact Match because we are the only industry approved method for as permanent color correction for stone. Whether stone needs to be corrected lighter or darker, we can help you change or restore the color of your home while keeping the same, natural appearance you would expect for high-end custom stone. Call, email or visit our site today for a no cost quote or ask us questions, we're here to help!

The low profile and plush back cushions of the Oasis outdoor sofa are perfect for lounging, while subtle flange seams add a look of casual sophistication. You’ll appreciate its supportive feel and the option to arrange the pillows for your comfort. The marine-grade plywood frame, antimicrobial foam and worry-free Sunbrella® fabric brings you the best in outdoor performance. Zippered back pillow covers are easily removed for machine washing (or simply rinse off everything with your garden hose). Oasis has a flexible design that allows you to combine sofas, chairs and chaises to create sectionals for outdoor entertaining and lounging. Whether you use pieces together or on their own, Oasis is made for modern outdoor comfort.

Cocina Duet is an attractive and practical double-bowl kitchen sink with a bit of geometric appeal. On the attractive side, this artisan crafted copper sink offers show-stopping hammered texture. On the practical side, it accommodates a variety of kitchen tasks, offering ease of prep and cleanup. Cocina Duet undermount kitchen sink is crafted by hand from high-quality recycled copper; each is subtly unique. Curious about copper sink care? It's easy! Simply rinse with mild soap and water to maintain its living finish.
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