Example of a mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

Acrylic on 39x22 Canvas Shakeyra Pinnock
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept dark wood floor family room library remodel in Edmonton with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

I was recently asked to this property in Wimbledon in to see if there was anything we could do to resolve the problem with a recently laid Black Limestone tiled floor. The builders that had laid the Limestone did not cover or clean the tiles prior to sealing with an impregnating seal thereby trapping in all the dirt from the building works. They then grouted the tiles but didn’t clean the grout off the surface before putting on another two coats of sealer all of which resulted in a very poor finish. Naturally the customer was not happy so called them back to rectify the problem and so they came back and tried to strip the sealer off with cloths and a chemical stripper. Then without rinsing the stone to remove the chemicals they added another two coats of sealer; in desperation the lady gave up with them and called me in. To resolve I tried all the sealant strippers available to me but couldn’t budge the mess effectively. The only other option available was to diamond grind the surface so I discussed this with the customer and she agreed to this and left me to carry on. Initially I started with a coarse 400 grit diamond pad but even that wasn’t having much effect so in the end I had to cut back the surface using a 100 grit pad moving up to 200 grit, then 400 before finally stopping at 800. To lubricate the process you need to use a little water and then rinse away the resultant soil after each pad. If this was a polished stone surface I would have continued with finer and finer grits to restore the surface polish however these tiles were rough limestone and I needed to leave it as near to how it should be. Once all the Limestone had been stripped back the stone turned an uninviting grey colour, so to bring it back to black I applied two coats of Tile Doctor Stone Oil which enhanced the colour. I left the floor overnight to allow the Stone Oil to dry out and then returned to seal the Limestone using two coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is an impregnating sealer that enhances the colour in the stone and will protect it from staining going forward. When the customer saw the final result she was overwhelmed and said she felt like crying with relief, because the floor now looked how she had imagined it to be. It was a great feeling for me to know that I had solved the problems for her.

Lucas Fladzinski Photography
Example of a small trendy master gray tile and cement tile bathroom design in San Francisco

Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Example of a large classic concrete floor front door design in Oklahoma City with beige walls and a metal front door

Reference: 1012403 Top collection standing robe hook. Very decorative. Also can use as coat or hat hook. Made of brass and polished 24K gold plated. Designed and manufactured in Spain.

White Washed Cedar with a blue river center.
Example of a minimalist family room design in Jacksonville

Inspiration for a coastal full sun backyard landscaping in Tampa.

shane garrett
Home theater - victorian home theater idea

Example of a classic master carpeted bedroom design with red walls

Foundation Design
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

This patterned roller shade enhances the decor of this dining room patio door
Dining room - mid-sized contemporary dining room idea in Toronto

This theatre and concession area has it all! Custom finishes of a 'ticket wicket' booth, concession cabinet with extra storage for even more candy, pull out cabinet sliders for ease of access on either side of the candy shelves, popcorn machine and video games! The door to the theatre is faux leather that is tufted with nailheads. Inside the theatre, the look is more glamourous and accented with reds and plums. Gold crown molding adds to the luxe feel while the damask fabric on the cushions and acoustic panels offer a nod to classic design. They add softness to the space, and so do the custom draperies lining the back wall. Photos by Stephani Buchman Photography

Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master beige tile and stone tile travertine floor alcove shower idea in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Hallway - modern hallway idea in Minneapolis

The flooring is Centiva Luxury Vinyl Tile - Magic/ Color: Copper. Cherry wood cabinets with Caesarstone Black Noir countertops. The backsplash is Oceanside Glass Mosaic- Color: Copper Blend.

Nursery - mid-sized modern girl light wood floor nursery idea in Miami with purple walls

Art Installation: Dagny Ratel