granite in a kitchen

What is Granite?

Two places where you might be most likely to encounter granite are kitchens and cemeteries. But the material’s importance goes far beyond its uses, because it forms the foundation of our continents. Definition Granite is an igneous rock composed mostly of two minerals: quartz and feldspar. It is an intrusive rock, meaning that it crystallized from magma that […]

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pebble tile

How to apply pebble tiles

Tiling a shower floor with pebble tiles gives a rustic, customised look to any remodelled shower and is no more difficult to do than installing standard tile.   You will need: Pebble tile mosaic (wide selection at Tile Warehouse) Tile adhesive Tile grout Notched trowel Piece of scrap board Sponge Disposable gloves Masking tape Here’s

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grout replace

How to remove and replace grout

Over time, grout can become grubby or stained despite regular cleaning. While there are grout pens on the market that will temporarily restore brightness, the most practical solution is to remove and replace the grout. In the past, removing and replacing it was a labour intensive and time-consuming task, but the introduction of specialist tools

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