carpet worktop protectors

Quick Tip: Protect Kitchen Worktops

Using Old Carpet Offcuts to make Worktop Protectors Whether you call it a worktop, countertop or a benchtop, if you’re going to be working over one with tools, you’re going to need to protect it from dents and scratches. Just putting a tool like a claw hammer down gently can damage a high gloss surface and in a brand new install believe me the tiniest of flaws will be a big deal. One way to avoid damaging a worktop is to use offcuts of old carpet laid pile side down …

How to remove a newly laid tile…

Using a mini hooked seal pick Sometimes you need to remove a ceramic tile you’ve just laid, and boy is there a lot of suction to overcome! There are lots of reasons you might want to remove a tile you just laid; you might’ve noticed a defect in the tile, or you forgot it should be a feature tile, or you simply need to add more adhesive behind it. Wet tile adhesive is designed to be super grippy to give it ‘non-slip’ properties and this can make removing them difficult without disturbing the …