Mosaics and Tile

If you are building your kitchen or bathroom, and you have got suggestions on adding backsplash, but you are confused whether it will be a good choice, this blog will help understand the importance and benefits of installing backsplash. Check out the following – Backsplash protects your structure. Backroom and kitchen get splashes of water and a variety of fluids on an everyday basis. These spills can cause your wall and structure potential damage. Due to splashes of water, possibilities of organisms like mold and mildew also germinate. Installing backsplash tiles will provide a solid protection to your structure, while keeping harmful allergens away. With backsplash, cleaning becomes easier – On plastered walls, you cannot actually perform deep cleaning. You can just broom or brush the wall. You cannot wash a plastered wall, because the wall has a porous surface and water can damage the paint on the front and backside of the wall. When you have backsplash tiles, cleaning beco

Despite being the most important feature of your home during winter, your fireplace isn’t a thing for summer. Fireplace does not even get the attention, care and maintenance it demands – just because it is of no use in summer. However, when not in use, fireplace can bed turned into a feature that adds to the design of your home. In this blog, we give you some of the tip to decorate your fireplace to enhance the indoor ambiance. Check out the following – Paint it – Where there is some, there is fire. And with that, your fireplace surround turns black and unsightly. If that is picture of your fireplace, it is time to paint it. Paint it with a color that matches or complements the color of your room. Or, if the fireplace surround is made of stone or tile, the next tip is for you. Clean it – Remove the stains and spots caused by smoke and fire. First with brush or broom. Then, with a cloth dipped in warm soapy water. Clean it well. Of course, it requires great efforts to clean the

It’s the brand new weather. With this seasonal shift, many people are already geared up remodeling project to give their home a fresh look. If you too are looking for ideas to redesign your living room, this blog has some of the awesome tips. Get High Quality Products – When you are up for a makeover project, you have to invest in many expensive construction and home décor materials such as stones, tiles, paint, carpets, fabric, etc. So, our tip number 1 is to invest in high quality items only. Sometime, high quality materials are expensive. But, they offer premium finish and extended durability, which cheap products cannot match. Learn DIY Tricks to Create Decoratives – You can learn how to ideas to decorate your home on a number of YouTube channels. Such craft videos can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow those accounts or search for their videos using the social network’s search feature or Google search. Replace Old Furniture – If you think your furniture w

Ceramic tiles are cost-effective and durable building construction material. After marble and wood, ceramic tiles stand firm in the list of most popular tiles. These tiles can be used for a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, including living room. This blog underlines some of the biggest advantages of using ceramic tiles in living room – Sturdiness – Heavy-duty ceramic tiles make an ideal choice for your heavy traffic living room and other areas of your home. They can withstand firmly in any condition, provided they have been installed correctly using the right grout. Economical – You should consider ceramic tiles for your living room flooring and wall, if you are short on budget. These tiles are quite affordable and help you save big on your outlays. In addition to that, these tiles prove economical from care and maintenance point of view. These tiles do not demand heavy investment on periodic maintenance, as stone and wooden tiles do. So, it is win win situation here. Imp

Granite is one of the most popular stones across the world. It is widely used as kitchen counter and flooring. Technically, it is the strongest and most durable natural stone. It offers a classic, dramatic look to indoor and outdoor spaces. You will be surprised to know that it is not the most in-demand natural stone. Behind this are the myths doing the negative publicity. In this blog, we bust 5 widely common myths about granite stone tile – Myth 1: Granite is so strong, that it can’t be cut at home to fit into the required space. Fact: Yes, granite is very strong and durable. But just like any other natural stone, its slabs and tiles can be cut to fit into your desired application, but only with the right tool. Myths 2: There are bacteria on granite surface. Fact: There are pores on granite surface and pores often become the home for bacteria and other organisms. So, it is kind of right to assume that there will be bacteria on granite stone surface. However, granite tiles co

Matte and glossy are two popular tile finishes. Matte finish is slightly dull in appearance and glossy finish, as the name says, has a shiny, glossy surface. Both the surface finishes look attractive and are highly durable. While matte finish tiles are more common for flooring due their slip resistant, glossy tiles make a great choice for walls, accents, and backsplashes. However, that does not mean glossy tiles cannot be used for flooring. You can add reflect in your indoor ambiance with the help of glossy tiles. When it comes to choosing a tile finish, a large number of people focus on the aforementioned definitions. However, when it comes to maintenance, common definitions don’t work. Matte Finish Tiles with matte finish require more efforts to cleaning and maintenance. For general maintenance: Keep your tile surface clear of dust, debris, and dirt. Broom or mop your floor once or twice every day, or as needed. For deeper cleaning, mix water and white vinegar in equal parts and