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How to Cleaning the Tiles with a Baking Soda Paste?

Mix 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water in a bowl. Mix the baking soda and water together until it forms a thick paste. The paste should have a toothpaste-like consistency. If the mixture is thin, then keep adding more baking soda until it reaches the desired thickness. For tough stains, add hydrogen peroxide […]

How to Pre-Treating Soap Scum Before Clean Shower Tile?

Cleaning your shower tiles is simple, but it may take some time depending on how dirty they are. Start by pre-treating the tiles with a water-vinegar solution. Then apply a baking soda paste to the small tiles and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub away scum, mildew, and grime. Prevent future buildup by drying your […]

How to Trimming Tile with a Wet Saw?

Where you want to make the cut on the floor tile using a square. A square will help you draw straight lines for cutting. Use a lead or grease pencil to make your marks. Don’t use a permanent marker. This will be very difficult to remove from the rustic tile in the end. Fill the tray of […]

How to Cut Tiles with a Grinder?

Whether you’re renovating a bathroom or installing a new backsplash in the kitchen, you’ll likely have to cut pieces of tile. But you don’t necessarily need a tile cutter. For any type of marble wall tile (like ceramic, glass, or porcelain), an angle grinder is best for round cuts whereas a glass cutter can make smaller […]

How to Cut Tiles with a Glass Cutter?

Draw a straight line for your cut using a square. You can use a specific marble tile marker or a crayon. Set the square about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) below the line, allowing room for your pencil or marker to line up perfectly with your measurement. You can buy a square at a hardware store or […]

How to Cleaning Solid Stone Tiles?

Dry mop solid stone tiles every day or two. Dry mop your tiles every day or as soon as you notice dirt or debris. The dry dust mop will prevent sand and grit from rubbing against the tiles which can cause scratches. You should dry mop if your rome stone tiles are made of: Granite, Slate, […]

How to Cleaning Wood and Composite Tiles?

Sweep the wood or composite tiles every few days. Try to sweep your tiles every day or as soon as you notice dirt, leaves, or grime. Use a soft, natural bristle broom to remove the debris that’s on the spots tiles. Regular sweeping will prevent your marble tiles from becoming caked with dirt or stained. Wash the […]

How to Clean Porcelain Tiles?

Outdoor tiles are a great way to beautify a space, but you do need to clean them regularly. Identify what your floor tiles are made of (porcelain, wood, composite, or solid stone). Dust or dry mop the dirt and debris before you wash the tiles with a mild soap or vinegar solution. You’ll need to deep […]

How to Protect Marble Tile?

Apply a poultice. For stubborn or old stains, you may need a poultice, which is a thick, paste-like cleanser, to get them off your marble tile. You can buy commercially-made poultice powder that you simply combine with water. Follow the instructions to mix the paste, and apply it generously to the stain. Allow it to […]

How to Clean Marble Tile?

With its attractive colors and veining, it’s no wonder that marble tile is such a popular choice for floors, countertops, and shower stalls. It sometimes gets a bad rap, though, because it’s softer than granite or porcelain, so keeping it clean seems like a major challenge. However, once you know the proper products and techniques […]