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The mix of sandstone and limestone creates a diverse color palate for this unique outdoor living space. Natural flagstone creates a dimensional patio that contrasts the irregular walkway next to it. A fire pit, and two seating areas invites guests to enjoy an evening under the stars. Both seating areas are made from custom-cut limestone, with the larger of the two supported by Fox Valley outcroppings.

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Elegant home design photo in St Louis

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After picture of the bay window w/ Hardie Panel in Sandstone Beige and HardieTrim in Khaki Brown
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless beige two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in St Louis

After picture with James Hardie Stucco Panels in Sandstone Beige w/ HardieTrim in Khaki Brown.
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Inspiration for a small transitional master multicolored tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower remodel in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and marble countertops

The floor of this shower is entirely made of river rocks, adding to the sense of an outdoor shower
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Epei benches warm the platinum gray concrete benches and the Firepit will warm legs and bodies as some will eventually sink into the rattan couch or chair which sits squarley on the stamped concrete Sandstone pool deck.

Custom cut Champagne Limestone pool coping paired with Pearl Gray Sandstone are the perfect combination for the Blue Ridge Ashlar stone on the exterior of this beautiful Houston home.

The pictures below are of a multi coloured sandstone floor installed at a property in East Keswick which is a village approximately halfway between Harrogate and Leeds. (Not to be confused with the more famous Keswick in the Lake District) The stone floor had not been cleaned professionally for ten years and although the grout looked clean It was clear that any sealer that was once present had long since worn off leaving the stone unprotected. The result was dirt had become deeply ingrained in the Sandstone leading causing the stone to darken and hide its true beauty and rich colouring. The client had tried lots of different products to clean the floor but had not had any luck. I visited the property and carried out a few successful patch tests resulting in the floor becoming much cleaner. They were happy to go ahead with my quote and we arranged a time to return and complete the work. I prepared the area before starting, taping up the skirting boards and doors to protect them from the splashing that can happen during the intensive cleaning process. To get the sandstone clean I applied a medium dilution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean to the floor and allowed it to soak in for ten minutes. The solution was then worked into the Sandstone using a rotary floor machine fitted with a black scrubbing pad. More Pro-Clean was applied with a hand-held scrubbing brush to get deep into the grout lines and to reach into the corners. Once done the floor was rinsed with water and the soil extracted with a wet vacuum. The floor was inspected, and the process repeated until I was satisfied that the stone and grout had released all the trapped dirt. After a final rinse, the wet vacuum was used to get as much moisture out of the stone as possible and then the floor left to dry out fully overnight. Returning the following morning, I first checked that the floor was dry using a damp meter. The sealer won’t cure if there is any moisture in the stone and I’ve been known to reschedule sealing a floor if the readings are too high. On this occasion I was satisfied that the floor was within acceptable levels, so I was ready to seal the floor. I used three coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow to seal the floor, this is an impregnating sealer which intensifies natural colours whilst providing durable protection against stains, an essential feature in an area such as a hallway which is subject to constant foot traffic. As you can see from the photos the transformation was quite impressive, the floor became much lighter and almost unrecognisable, the natural colours of the stone were now visible, and the floor looked beautiful. The client was very happy with the end result and has said they would not hesitate to recommend me to others. Nigel Stoker North West Yorkshire Tile Doctor

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