Mosaics and Tile

Luxury vinyl and wood-look porcelain both the materials help you create a traditional elegant ambiance in your home. Both the materials are available in wood look, and this blog evaluates them based on different attributes such as – Cost – The cost of vinyl is lower than that of wood look porcelain. Some vinyl tiles are more expensive than some porcelain tiles, and vice versa. But both of them are more affordable than real wood planks. So, if you are looking for wood look in your home but do not want to invest a fortune, you can consider wood look vinyl or porcelain. Look – When installed correctly, both vinyl and porcelain give your home traditional wood look flooring, which is one of the most demanded and desired look for home interiors. Installation – Vinyl and porcelain tiles do not have a complex and tiring installation process. If you want to go for DIY installation, installing these tiles won’t be a pain in the neck. You can finish your project in a few hours. To

Sealing is an evitable maintenance routine for natural stone surfaces. You have to get your floors, counters, backsplashes, etc. sealed in order to protect them from stains and maintaining their look and durability. However, people make a lot of mistakes while sealing their stone tiles, such as – Cleaning the Wrong Way – When you are going to seal your stone flooring, you have to perform a deep clean, because, it is important to remove all the dust, dirt, and debris from the floor. Sealing with dust and dirt trapped on the floor will seal them permanently. Wrong Cleansers – Using wrong cleaning solutions can also create a big mess on your stone tiles. They might cause discoloration and can even damage the protective finish on the stone. So, before using a cleanser for the first time, it is advisable to test its side effects on a small area on your floor. Using the Wrong Polish or Sealant – This is the most terrible of all mistakes! No matter how well you have maintain

Technically, every natural stone is porous. There are innumerable tiny pores on natural stone tiles. It is a natural characteristic of natural stones. But, then, there are natural stones available that have no pores at all. Why is that so? There could be two reasons behind that. First, it is a natural stone look tile. And second, there is a surface finish applied to the stone tile that is blocking its pores. In this blog, we will understand the basic differences between porous and non-porous natural stone tiles – Porous – It is completely natural. These tiles are just cut from rock blocks (and sometimes, honed) to have an even surface. Porous stone tiles should not be used in heavy traffic areas and in bathrooms and kitchens. The pores can trap dust and debris, and become a reason for mold and milder growth. Porous stones are highly prone to staining and damages. Non-Porous – Non-porous stone tiles have their pores block by a strong surface finish. It has a smooth surfa

Vinyl is one of the easiest to install flooring. You can finish the flooring in a room in just a few hours. It does not take two to three days time for vinyl flooring to be able to take the load of foot traffic. But, to install vinyl tiles, you will need to learn how to fit them like a pro. And for that, you will need to cut vinyl tiles like a pro. Here are a few tips for cutting vinyl tiles and planks with knife or carpet knife– Outline the tiles that need to be cut. You can use an erasable pen or pencil to mark the areas. You can use a sharp knife for cutting these tiles. However, you will need to use a straight wood or iron bar to achieve precision. You could also use a carpet knife for the same. Now, run the carpet knife over the lines. Press the slightly scratched tile on a table edge or on knee. This will break the tile and give sharp, clean, and smooth cut. You can also use specifically designed saw for cutting vinyl tiles. Buy or rent a crosscut saw from a nearb