Archiproducts Design Awards winner – Gleeze Porcelain Tiles
November ends with some great news for architecture and design enthusiasts. An international jury of key figures on the architecture, interior design and contemporary design scene has drawn up the list of winners of the exclusive Archiproducts Design Awards, selected from over 750 entries and each representing specific design and communicative values. For more information […]
Rust stains on natural stone a guide for professionals
There are many reasons rust stains can appear on paving materials, some are easily fixed and some can prove very difficult to resolve, below we are going to try to tackle the most common problems we have encountered over the years. If you are not used to installing natural stone products or are having a […]
New Porcelain tile ranges now available
Here at Natural Stone and Timber we always try to offer our trade customer and their clients the best possible range of internal and external products, so if your doing a small extension, garden patio or a large scale development, we want our customers to be able to visit us and find everything they need […]
Canadian Oak Sleepers – buyers guide
It is very important to understand a few things about Oak Sleepers before making a purchase. There are a lots of inferior products available on the market that will not result is a satisfactory end product. In this article I want to go over a few considerations you should make when purchasing Green Oak Sleepers for […]
Pros and Cons of Porcelain Paving
Porcelain paving has gained popularity in recent years as a versatile and attractive option for outdoor spaces. This durable material offers a sleek, modern look that can elevate the aesthetics of any garden, patio, or driveway. However, like any landscaping choice, porcelain paving comes with its own set of advantages and drawbacks. In this article, […]
Lime Leaching a Guide For Professionals
The phenomena of lime leaching is a process where excess water is allowed to flow though cementitious materials, usually mortar, this water dissolves the calcium hydroxide (free lime) present in the mortar and deposits this material on the finished surface of the object being constructed, quite often the brick face. This is not to be confused with […]
Removing Grout Haze from Porcelain Paving
Outdoors PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDANCE LOCATION Location It is especially important to select the correct product for your location, for sunny south facing areas you can use any of our paving range, you will just need to follow some simple maintenance routines to keep your paving looking perfect for many years to come. In shady/North facing […]
How Porcelain Paving is Manufactured
BACKGROUND External grade Porcelain Paving Slabs have been gaining popularity throughout the European market over the last decade, with porcelain become the paving of choice throughout the whole continent. The increase in popularity of porcelain paving has over recent years reach the UK market. Over the last twenty years our domestic market has been completely […]