If your bathroom is starting to look grubby because the silicone seal around the bathtub or basin is peeling off, degraded, or is covered with mould, it’s time to remove and replace this with new silicone sealant. A sanitary silicone is formulated to inhibit mould growth and will keep your bathroom looking good for longer and […]
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Granite Granite forms when bits of quartz and feldspar are pushed up out of the liquid rock beneath the earth’s crust, so it’s one kind of igneous rock. The word “granite” comes from the Latin word “granum”, a grain, because granite is made of lots of smaller bits of quartz and feldspar stuck together (think
Marble vs Granite… The choice between marble and granite depends on the aesthetic effects you want to achieve and how much use or abuse the stone will be subjected to. Although both are natural stones and quarried from the earth, granite and marble (and marble’s relatives – limestone, onyx and travertine) are very different from each other.
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The use and history of marble in architecture dates back thousands of years to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures. Capable of bearing immense weight, marble was ideally suited for monolithic columns and supporting structures in public, private, and religious buildings. From the richly coloured red floor of the basilica of Saint Paul in Rome to
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Caesarstone in your home Designing an interior is not exactly easy. There are many people to please, designs to consider and creative options to consider. The choices are endless and the details are dizzying. Just selecting countertops and other interior surfaces is enough to keep you second-guessing yourself for months. Caesarstone is one of the
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One of the most beautiful ways to update your kitchen is to add granite countertops. Besides their natural beauty, granite countertops also add to the value of your home. Stylish, heat resistant and scratch resistant, granite countertops are one of the best investments you can make for your home. As an owner of granite counter
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From monuments to crushed stone to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, very few rocks have as many uses as marble. Read this article for more on the uses of marble. The Properties of Marble and Its Uses Very few rocks have as many uses as marble. It is used for its beauty in architecture and sculpture. It
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If you want to learn more about the History of Granite then you have come to the right place! The term granite is derived from the Latin word “granum” which means ‘grain’ due to its granular nature although for the Italian term of granite is from the past participle of granire which means to granulate
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Common Granite countertop questions answered. Q: What defines granite slab countertops? Besides the material–granite–it’s the slab sizing of the material. And no, not all granite countertops are slab. Two other types of granite countertops found often are tile granite and modular granite counters. Another difference is that slab granite counters require no backing material (though
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The many uses of granite Granite as a Building Material Granite is one of the most popular building materials. It has been used for thousands of years in both interior and exterior applications. Granite dimension stone is used in buildings, bridges, paving, monuments and many other exterior projects. Indoors, polished granite slabs and tiles are
