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Gardens are the blank canvas on which you can express all your ideas, bringing together your favourite flowers and plants with a whole host of features...
When it comes to paving, porcelain slabs are increasingly popular with homeowners who love their contemporary look and durability. However, porcelain slab cutting isn’t top of a list of favourite tasks for those with the job of laying them. This is because they have the reputation of being more difficult to install than alternatives like sandstone and granite....
When you consider the smooth and elegant finish of porcelain pavers – the elements that make them so attractive to homeowners - it is natural to wonder: ‘Is porcelain paving slippery?’ Porcelain is a man-made substance, created through pressing and then an intense heating process that produces a material perfect for a wide range of landscaping projects....
The clean, contemporary look of porcelain pavers makes them suitable for all kinds of outdoor projects and on the whole, porcelain is straightforward to maintain. In spite of its hard-wearing nature, cleaning porcelain paving remains an essential task....
Grouting is a process during which the spaces between tiles are filled. Grouting porcelain paving slabs is an important stage of the installation process, and hence needs to be done in the correct way....
Porcelain is an incredibly beautiful and hardwearing material that will do justice to any paving project you are contemplating. However, it is a little bit different from other kinds of stone, and that means you should follow proven best practice when it comes to installation....
Porcelain paving has become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners across the UK looking for the right material to use in their indoor and landscaping projects. Find out more about porcelain paving pros and cons in our latest post!...
If you are looking to transform your garden and create a space that will wow your friends and family, porcelain paving might be the answer. To help you get started, we have prepared a comprehensive guide explaining how best to lay porcelain paving....
Composite decking is a great alternative choice for wood decking. With a range of colours and finishes on the market, it is no surprise that composite decking is a popular choice for gardens and outdoor spaces. Find out more about composite decking in our latest post!...
Porcelain paving is one of the most popular garden paving types on the market and it is going nowhere! Our latest article provides you with the long list of benefits of porcelain paving and why it is a great choice for your garden. ...
Slate chippings are small, flat pieces of slate available in a variety of colours. There are many benefits to using slate chippings in your garden or landscaping project. Click here to find out more!...
Artificial grass has many benefits making it a great addition to your garden. Preparing your garden for artificial grass is a simple process but it is essential that you do it correctly. In our latest post we will talk you through each step of preparing your garden for artificial turf....
Garden sleepers are a versatile and attractive material that is now used in a variety of landscaping and garden environments. If you want to learn more about garden sleepers, you have come to the right place! ...
Decorative stones are an increasingly popular choice and it comes as no surprise. Landscapers have been using them for many years due to their many advantages. Let us talk you through these and their uses! ...
Soil is essential for your plants to thrive in your garden, providing it will all the nutrients it needs to survive. Let us provide you with some great tips on how to get the most out your soil....
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We all dream of having a beautiful garden, but time can often be an issue. However, having a wonderful garden doesn't need to be time-consuming or break the bank. ...
Pets love the outdoors as much as we do (or more!), so it's important that our outdoor spaces are safe for them, too. Click through to see some of our tips....
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It's a new year, and that means it's a great time to commit to those new years' resolutions that make you happier and healthier. Click through to read and get inspired today!...
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Decorative gravels and wood chips are an affordable and versatile option to enhance any area of the garden, providing and colour and texture flair to your space. Find out more here....
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If you’ve decided that your garden needs to look more visually appealing, the best solution is to invest in different types of decorative landscaping stone...
One way of piquing interest in your garden is by laying decorative stone and, with an imaginative choice of aggregates, you can create something magical...
While decorative aggregates are a great way to create a low-maintenance garden, they do need a little bit of looking after which is why you need to know how to clean garden stones...
Gardens are the blank canvas on which you can express all your ideas, bringing together your favourite flowers and plants with a whole host of features...
Italian porcelain is considered the best in the world, so why settle for anything less? Other types of porcelain may be cheaper, but do you want to settle for second best? In the long run, the quality, durability, and beauty of your Italian porcelain paving slabs will definitely give you a great return on your investment. Here’s why...
One of the common recommendations for cleaning any kind of paving is brick acid, a solution that’s used in the building trade to clean stubborn stains and debris from paving...
Porcelain tiles are durable, water-resistant and have a beautiful seamless finish that makes them the ideal for any outdoor project, but they must be laid correctly – and this is where porcelain paving spacers come in...
When installing your porcelain paving, there are a number of things to consider and among the most important is grouting. That means using the best jointing compound for porcelain paving...
Laying porcelain pavers correctly is essential if you want them to be stable. Using the wrong sub-base, or applying it incorrectly, is certainly something you should avoid, so be sure to take your time and plan each stage of a project...
Among the strengths of porcelain slabs is they’re non-porous, making them harder to stain, less slippery and unlikely to crack. However, because it is not penetrable by water, the product needs to be installed differently...
Porcelain pavers are an on-trend option for a paving project such as a patio. Not only do they look beautiful, but they have been manufactured to be extremely durable too...
Porcelain paving has become increasingly popular in recent years with everyone from homeowners to landscape and interior designers – and it’s not hard to understand why...
Whatever kind of material you are using to create your patio, driveway, pathway or other type of area, grout is essential for a number of reasons - it keeps slabs in place, it helps fill in any irregular bits in the surface, it prevents debris and water getting in between each paver and it keeps weeds from sprouting through the cracks...
The past few years have seen a growing trend in porcelain tiles for outdoor patio projects. The allure of the gorgeous, sleek contemporary look these tiles create continues to appeal to modern tastes but it isn’t just aesthetics which makes them so popular as we shall explain here...
Yes, there is a difference between the two types although that might not seem immediately apparent. Where they are similar is that both are fired at high temperatures to produce paving stones that are extremely durable and strong...
Your porcelain paving cost literally isn’t written in stone because there are several factors that have to be taken into account before starting work. These include the price of the paving itself, access, the cost of base materials and how much you’ll pay for labour...
Porcelain slabs require installers to adopt proven best practice when it comes to installation. However, once in place, they require little by the way of maintenance to preserve their sophisticated beauty as part of your outdoor space....
Porcelain or sandstone paving? Which is the best? It’s a question you might ask yourself before embarking on a garden revamp. It’s worth considering carefully your answer given porcelain paving has become an increasingly popular choice over the past few years. You may wonder if it is as good as natural sandstone, for example, which is a material used still for many landscaping projects....
Porcelain paving edging is used to give a beautiful finish to your slabs. You can create a border around them using a colour that blends with them seamlessly, or you can opt for a contrasting shade for a more personalised look. Porcelain paving edging is available in a square design or a more rounded shape to soften the edge....
The clean, contemporary look of porcelain pavers makes them suitable for all kinds of outdoor projects and on the whole, porcelain is straightforward to maintain. In spite of its hard-wearing nature, cleaning porcelain paving remains an essential task....
Grouting is a process during which the spaces between tiles are filled. Grouting porcelain paving slabs is an important stage of the installation process, and hence needs to be done in the correct way....
Porcelain is an incredibly beautiful and hardwearing material that will do justice to any paving project you are contemplating. However, it is a little bit different from other kinds of stone, and that means you should follow proven best practice when it comes to installation....
Porcelain paving has become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners across the UK looking for the right material to use in their indoor and landscaping projects. Find out more about porcelain paving pros and cons in our latest post!...
If you are looking to transform your garden and create a space that will wow your friends and family, porcelain paving might be the answer. To help you get started, we have prepared a comprehensive guide explaining how best to lay porcelain paving....
Composite decking is a great alternative choice for wood decking. With a range of colours and finishes on the market, it is no surprise that composite decking is a popular choice for gardens and outdoor spaces. Find out more about composite decking in our latest post!...
Porcelain paving is one of the most popular garden paving types on the market and it is going nowhere! Our latest article provides you with the long list of benefits of porcelain paving and why it is a great choice for your garden. ...
Keeping on top of the garden doesn't need to take a lot of time. Regular garden maintenance is the trick to making your garden summer-ready. Click through to read more!...
The Septic Tank Regulations bought in at the beginning of 2020 are causing thousands of homeowners a big headache. Today week look at what these regulations might mean for homeowners....
Here we are in the height of summer and it is time when towns all over the UK are planning their Christmas Festivities. Such Festivities normally peak demand on products and equipment used to put them on....
Italian porcelain is considered the best in the world, so why settle for anything less? Other types of porcelain may be cheaper, but do you want to settle for second best? In the long run, the quality, durability, and beauty of your Italian porcelain paving slabs will definitely give you a great return on your investment. Here’s why...
One of the common recommendations for cleaning any kind of paving is brick acid, a solution that’s used in the building trade to clean stubborn stains and debris from paving...
Porcelain tiles are durable, water-resistant and have a beautiful seamless finish that makes them the ideal for any outdoor project, but they must be laid correctly – and this is where porcelain paving spacers come in...
When installing your porcelain paving, there are a number of things to consider and among the most important is grouting. That means using the best jointing compound for porcelain paving...
Laying porcelain pavers correctly is essential if you want them to be stable. Using the wrong sub-base, or applying it incorrectly, is certainly something you should avoid, so be sure to take your time and plan each stage of a project...
Among the strengths of porcelain slabs is they’re non-porous, making them harder to stain, less slippery and unlikely to crack. However, because it is not penetrable by water, the product needs to be installed differently...
Porcelain pavers are an on-trend option for a paving project such as a patio. Not only do they look beautiful, but they have been manufactured to be extremely durable too...
Porcelain paving has become increasingly popular in recent years with everyone from homeowners to landscape and interior designers – and it’s not hard to understand why...
Whatever kind of material you are using to create your patio, driveway, pathway or other type of area, grout is essential for a number of reasons - it keeps slabs in place, it helps fill in any irregular bits in the surface, it prevents debris and water getting in between each paver and it keeps weeds from sprouting through the cracks...
The past few years have seen a growing trend in porcelain tiles for outdoor patio projects. The allure of the gorgeous, sleek contemporary look these tiles create continues to appeal to modern tastes but it isn’t just aesthetics which makes them so popular as we shall explain here...
Yes, there is a difference between the two types although that might not seem immediately apparent. Where they are similar is that both are fired at high temperatures to produce paving stones that are extremely durable and strong...
Your porcelain paving cost literally isn’t written in stone because there are several factors that have to be taken into account before starting work. These include the price of the paving itself, access, the cost of base materials and how much you’ll pay for labour...
Porcelain slabs require installers to adopt proven best practice when it comes to installation. However, once in place, they require little by the way of maintenance to preserve their sophisticated beauty as part of your outdoor space....
Porcelain or sandstone paving? Which is the best? It’s a question you might ask yourself before embarking on a garden revamp. It’s worth considering carefully your answer given porcelain paving has become an increasingly popular choice over the past few years. You may wonder if it is as good as natural sandstone, for example, which is a material used still for many landscaping projects....
Porcelain paving edging is used to give a beautiful finish to your slabs. You can create a border around them using a colour that blends with them seamlessly, or you can opt for a contrasting shade for a more personalised look. Porcelain paving edging is available in a square design or a more rounded shape to soften the edge....
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