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How Removing Spots from Stone Tile?

Clean the mess up immediately. Stone will soak up spills quickly because it is porous. The stains will be harder to remove the longer they are left. To prevent this, use a towel or other absorbent object to blot up the spill. Then, clean the spot thoroughly. Use ammonia and water. This works well to […]

Doing a General Cleaning Before Clean Stone Tile

Sweep the tile. Begin the cleaning process by sweeping the tile. Sweeping stone tile is especially important because it removes small particles, like sand, that can damage the floor. You can use any type of broom, but a dust mop is ideal because it helps the cleaning process go by faster. Do not drag furniture when […]

Laying Down the Grout Before Regrout Tile

Mix the grout. Mix the grout in one of the 5 gallon (19 L) buckets using a drill with a mixing attachment or paddle mixer. Do an initial mix and then let it sit for a couple of minutes, and then mix the grout again. You may not want to mix it all at once. […]

How to Regrout Tile?

Regrouting your tile is a simple task that can be done in a small amount of time. The only aspect that takes some time in this process is the curing of the grout. All you need is some grout mix and a couple easy to use tools. Decide what type of grout you will be […]

How Using an Acid Solution Washing Your Pool Tiles?

Drain your pool. Remove debris like leaves and algae from the bottom of the pool once the water is drained. Then place your water hose at the deep-end side of the pool. Position it near the ledge so that the water will run over the tile when you turn it on. Wear protective clothing. Because the […]

How Pressure Washing Your Pool Tiles?

Rent a pressure washer from your local hardware store. Choose a steam pressure washer with a PSI of 2000 to 2600 and one that can reach a temperature of at least 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius). The pressure and temperature will enable you to clean your pool tiles quickly and effectively. With steam pressure […]

How to Clean Pool Tile?

How you clean your tiles depends on what kind of calcium build-up they have. If your tiles only contain calcium carbonate scaling (minimal build-up), then use a pumice stone or a nylon bristle brush to remove scaling, mildew, and grime. However, if your pool tiles contain calcium silicate scaling, you may need to use a […]

How Deep Cleaning the Tile?

Pick a pH-neutral cleaner. You don’t want an acidic or basic cleaner for this type of polished tile, so pick a cleaner that states it is pH neutral. You can find special cleaners specifically for quarry floors, if you prefer. You can also make your own cleaner. Mix 0.5 cups (120 mL) of baking soda into 1 […]

How to Clean Quarry Tiles?

If you have an older home, restaurant, or even gas station, you may have quarry cloud tile that needs cleaning. Quarry tile can develop a beautiful finish over time, but it can be a bit difficult to clean due to the fact it’s not glazed. Because it’s often not glazed, you’ll need to mop up spills quickly […]

How to Tell The Difference Between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles?

Before you buy tile for a tiling project, you should be able to identify porcelain and ceramic tiles. Both are made from a mixture of clays and other materials, then kiln-fired. Both porcelain and ceramic tile are in the category of “ceramic tile.” Ceramic tiles are divided into two groups: non-porcelain tiles (or ceramic) and […]