Category: Patio & Paving

Once you’ve put the new tiles up in your bathroom and grouted them, it will look fantastic. But hold on, you’re not quite ready yet to turn on the shower. You will need to seal the grout, but just how long should it take for grout sealer to dry? Here’s all you need to know.…

Rust is a common problem with new and old concrete. It can mark a concrete surface with an orange powdery substance that eventually turns into more significant rust stains. People will often resort to using bleach to clean rust off concrete, but does it work? Will bleach remove rust from concrete? Bleach does not remove rust…

There’s nothing more frustrating that seeing weeds growing between your pavers. It’s a such a tough job to remove them so better to stop it happening in the first place. Here’s the easy and simple way you can seal your block paving to stop the weeds.  How to seal pavers to prevent weeds Whether you…

Removing rust from sandstone pavers and patio tiles is difficult but doesn’t have to be. What was once a tricky task has been made easier by a range of products which will penetrate and lift the rust stains out of porous natural stone surfaces.  But you need more than just a fancy product to get…

A couple of years ago I embarked on a backyard refurb project, making many mistakes along the way. One of those was to not do my own research on whether you can put concrete over grass. After consulting with a builder friend, we decided to put this short guide together – the quick answer first:…