Mosaics and Tile

Earlier this month, we did a post – “Why It Is Important to Seal Travertine Stone Flooring and Wall”. In the blog post, we had made a promise that we would be doing a how to guide on sealing travertine stone. So, here it is. Check out the following pointers that offer some of the best practices to seal travertine stone tile – Use sponge or clean cotton towel to apply the sealant. You could also use a paint brush, paint pad, or sprayer. Wear goggles, gloves, and other safety gear to avoid touching the sealer. Remove the sealant residues from the travertine surface after five minutes. Use a microfiber cloth for this. If you are applying a second layer of sealer, allow at least 30 minutes (or as directed by sealer manufacturer) to dry the first layer. After the second layer, if there is a need for another layer of sealant, wait for at least 4 to 5 hours. Once the job is done, it is time to check if you have done it correctly. For this, pour some water on the stone surface (on a

When you install wood look tiles, you want your floor to have floor to be uneven and uniform. That is the number one rule of any tile installation project. You would never want some tiles higher than other tile on your floor surface. To be specific, you want a floor that looks flawless – just like a authentic hardwood floor. The term for this design and installation disaster is – lippage. If you are installing floor tiles for the first time, lippage is unavoidable. You simply cannot avoid it. But if you have invested in premium wood look tiles, you should not take chances here. Just a single uneven tile can compromise on the quality of your tile project. You should get your floor installed by a professionally experienced tile placer. However, if you still want a DIY installation, here are some of the best practices to avoid lippage on your expensive wood look flooring. Check out the following pointers - Work with the Right Tools. Equip yourself with the tools required for rightful

Once you are done with stone tile installation, you will need to finish the job by applying a good quality, suitable sealant. Sealant adds to the shine, durability and stain-resistance characteristics of your installation. Additionally, every natural stone is porous. Applying sealer prevents dust, debris, and fluids from entering those tiny pores. So, which sealer would be ideal for your stone? In this blog, we talk about some of the most used stone sealant that you can go with. Check out the following – Natural Sealer – Natural sealer is an ideal sealant for natural stones. It makes your stones look natural. It doesn’t add any color, texture, or shine on stone surfaces. It keeps the look of the stone natural. If the stone you have invested in is polished finish, natural sealant is what you will need to choose. Enhancers – As the name may suggest, enhancers or enhancing sealant will enhance or influence the look of your stone floor or wall. Solvent – Solvent based sealers takes the

If you have decided to use travertine stone (slabs and tiles) for your project, you will surely have to apply a layer or two of a travertine-friendly sealer on your travertine wall and floor. Applying sealant gives the stone the shine and beauty, it is known for, the shine and class that convinced you to buy travertine stone. Seals the Pores Just for your information, travertine is a highly porous stone. There are countless tiny pores on travertine stone. These pores allow water, other types of fluids, dust and debris to pass through and sit on the underlayment, demeaning the quality of installation. When you seal the stone, you technically seal the pores, holes, and cracks on your floor and wall surfaces. Helps Avoid Staining Sealing zeros down the chances of staining on your travertine stone surfaces. It is like thick and strong layer that shields the stone. Additionally, since you have blocked the pores, there are no chances of permanent staining. Adds to the Shine Applying seal