Mosaics and Tile

The best of installing vinyl tiles is that, you can install them right over your exiting floor. This means, they help you save cost two ways. First, they are most inexpensive flooring material. And second, you do not have to invest much on preparing the subfloor too. Here is a small stepwise guide to install vinyl tiles over your existing floor – Assess the condition of the floor. You will need to ensure that the old floor is in good condition. The tiles on it should not be damaged, cracked, or chipped. In addition, there should be no uneven areas on the floor. And it should be clean and smooth throughout. If one or more tiles are lose or shaking, you will need to fix them before installing vinyl tiles. Remove fixtures from the area where you have to work. Fix the height of the doors, before applying tiles, because applying tiles over tile floor will increase the height of the floor. Keep your tile placement or layout plan ready. Plan it in advance. If you want, you can dry install

If you are installing stone tile flooring , you will need to seal it after installation. And if you are installing ceramic-porcelain tile flooring, then you will need to seal the joints before grouting to prevent moisture and water from seeping through porous grout. If you want to seal your tile flooring, this blog talks about a few reasons why you must not avoid this important maintenance routine. Check out the following pointers – Applying sealant increases slippery on the floor. If you are sealing stone flooring in your bathroom or kitchen, it might become a highly slippery floor and turn your bathroom into an accident prone zone. You might want to speak to your tiler or tile supplier to understand the right sealing option for your stone tiles. The color of your stone floor can change.   That’s because you deep clean your floor before sealing. And sometimes, you have to buff the stones too. This changes the appearance of the stone. To be specific, the stone looks as good as new.

Granite is one of the most popular construction material used for building floors, walls, backsplashes, counters, and accents in residential and commercial environments. Granite is known for its durability and granular appearance. If you are looking for granite stone tiles or slabs for your next project, this blog tells you everything you need to know about granite. Check out the following pointers – Types of Granite – Look-wise, there are countless granite varieties available in the market. But when we talk about quality, the stone is available in 3 grades or levels – Level 1 Granite, Level 2 Granite, and Level 3 Granite – where level 1 is the lowest quality granite. Installation – Apparently, you will need a different approach for different granite qualities. For example, you will need to use a plywood backing or base for installing level 1 stone, as it is thin-cut and vulnerable to damages. Likewise, you will need a solid base for level 3 granite as well, because it is h