Mosaics and Tile

Arabescato carrara is one of the finest varieties of marble. Known for its exquisite shine, this Italian marble blends your home with classy whites and grays with a fair amount of variation. Although natural and durable, it is very common for the stone to lose this shine and attraction, due to use and non-maintenance. If this is the case, check out the following pointers to learn some of the tips and tricks to re-polish your arabescato carrara marble stone tiles – Clear the room. Remove all furniture, mat, rugs, pets, etc. so that it can be worked upon properly. Clean the floor with the help of broom, vacuum, and dust and wet mop. Make sure there are no traces of dust and debris while polishing the stone surface. Clean the grout with the help of a scrubber or brush with soapy water. Once grout is clean, mop or wipe the floor again. Let the stone surface dry out completely. Apply wax removal solution to extract the traces of old polish or wax. Wait as directed on product manu

You will need a solid base to install any ceramic or porcelain tile. This is what gives your tiles strength to hold and protect the tile from damages. This article explains ways to prepare concrete substrate – an essential step before tile installation. Check out the following pointers – Remove dust and debris from the area where you have to create cementitious subfloor. Use vacuum, broom, and mop to complete this exercise. Look out for gaps and cracks on the surface. Remove dust and debris from these spaces as well. Spray some water over the cracks. Mix thinset mortar with water in a plastic mug. And pour the mixture into these spaces. Make sure that the mixture reaches between the joints. Allow the mortar to dry. Check the level of the surface. Ascertain that it is level and has slop(s) only as per your design feature. Apply a latex-based primer with the help of a paint brush or roller. Allow the paint primer to dry. Check the level once again. Use self-leveling compou