“The bitter taste of poor quality lingers long after the sweet taste of low price is forgotten” So goes the oft-quoted saying (or a version of it), but more often than not, they are wise words. Buying stone is no different; for many years having stone in your home was somewhat of a luxury. Granite [...]

Following on from the question of sealing grout in a shower to prevent water ingress (see here), here are my top 10 tips for ensuring a leak free shower enclosure. Much of this also applies to showers installed over bath tubs too.

A question I was asked frequently in 2009 relates to sealers in tiled showers. So it came as no surprise that the first question I get in 2010 (this morning in fact) was: “What sealer should I use my shower?” On average I get asked this question at least once a week, so it would [...]

Well 2009 was a busy but odd year to say the least, a lot of things happened in the world of tile and stone with many suppliers and retailers really feeling the pinch. As we go into 2010 let’s hope it will be a better year for everyone. I am sure there will still be [...]