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Employ a granite-safe cleaning solution for more difficult jobs. If your floor is very dirty or has not been washed in a long time, it can be helpful to use a granite-safe cleaning solution, such as Method Granite Cleaner Spray or Weiman Granite Cleaner. Never use “all-purpose” household cleaning products on granite. Ventilate the area. […]
Wipe the area with a dry mop or duster. Before you begin cleaning your granite tile, it is important to remove surface dirt. Doing this will keep any bits of grit or grout from scratching your granite, which can trap bits of dirt deep in the stone and dull its finish. Use warm distilled water […]
Mix 1 c (240 mL) of vinegar and 1 c (240 mL) of water in a spray bottle. Measure the vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Screw the lid on tightly and then shake the spray bottle vigorously for 5 seconds to combine the water and vinegar. Malt vinegar and white vinegar both work well […]
Wipe up oil splatters as soon as they happen, if possible. Tile splashbacks look fantastic but can get greasy quickly. Oil marks are easiest to remove when they are fresh. If you notice oil splashing on the tiles while you are cooking, use a paper towel to blot the oil. If you don’t have a paper […]
Tiles are both stylish and practical. Unfortunately, over time, they can get greasy and dirty. To do a general floor clean, mop the porcelain tiles with water and a tile cleaner. If your tile splashback has greasy marks on it, use soapy water to the oil splashes. Clean the grout between your tiles with baking soda and […]
The old rule of “measure twice, cut once” is your friend here. Be very sure about how much tile you need before you cut it. Remove the spacers before you continue. Once you’ve got all of your tiles in place, you can remove your tile spacers. If you mixed your mortar correctly, the tiles should now […]
Choose a grout. There are two main types of grout: sanded and unsanded grout. Sanded grout is used when the gaps between light color tiles are larger than 3mm. Unsanded grout is used when the gaps between wood tiles are smaller than that. Measure the gaps between your tiles to find out which grout is best for your […]
The right floor tiles can lend a look of subtle sophistication to almost any room in your home—until they get dirty, that is. After a while, dirt and mildew can begin to build up on the surface of textured tiles and down in the grouting, leading to unsightly discoloration. Cleaning floor tiles can also be […]
Glass tile is a beautiful material that can bring light and shine to any room in a house, creating a clean modern-yet-classic look. Sheets of paper-faced glass tile make setting tile easier by mostly eliminating individual tile setting, but you can also get traditional tiles made from glass. With Barana as your guide, you’ll get […]
Check your surface for structural integrity. Before you start tiling, make sure that whatever surface will be supporting the tiles will be strong and structurally sound. You don’t want to do all this beautiful tile work just to have to tear it down in two years! This means checking the wall studs if you’re putting […]
