Mosaics and Tile

Wet areas like bathroom, kitchen, and laundry are different from other areas of your home. They require additional care and attention right from the beginning. You will need to build them taking care of their very nature – the excess use of water. There should be proper ventilation and adequate draining in such areas. Apart from that, you will need to use tiles that can manage moisture to a greater extent. This blog talks about some of the factors to keep in mind while buying tiles for wet rooms in your home – The Type of Material – While natural stones do not receive much damage from water, they cannot also be called completely waterproof. You will need to seal and maintain your natural stone bathroom flooring timely to avoid staining and water damage. So, you will need to choose a material that is able to handle water and moisture and related conditions such as mold, bacteria, and odor. Safety – Glass and natural stone floors become dangerously slippery when wet. You s...

Slip resistant tiles are mainly used in bathrooms and outdoor areas, where slippery is a factor. Both natural stones and ceramic-porcelain tiles can be slip resistant. However, you will need to select the right (anti-slip) surface finish. Vinyl tiles are also slip resistant. In this blog, we talk about the advantages of using slip resistant tiles in your home, especially in bathroom and kitchen – Increased Safety – Slippery often becomes a cause of accident. So, when you use anti slip tiles in your bathroom, kitchen, and outdoors, you avoid the risk of accidents and injuries No Additional Cost – The cost of these tiles is not high. In fact, they are more affordable than polished and glossy tiles. Their cleaning and maintenance, too, do not require immense efforts from you. You can clean them the way you would clean any other tile floor. Durability – If you are choosing anti slip natural stone or ceramic tile, you can expect them to be as durable as any other stone or ceramic tile. They...

Unclean, dirty bathroom tiles don’t just look unattractive, they are no less than a safe habitat for bacteria and poor hygiene. This blog explains some of the best practices to restore the shine of your bathroom tiles – Ensure Routine Cleaning: This routine exercise helps keep stains - caused by splashes of water and drops of soap and shampoo – away from your bathroom tiles. It also makes some contribution maintaining the shine of your bathroom. Use The Right Cleaning Solution: You can use liquid detergent to brush off and clean your bathroom floor and wall tiles. If you are planning to remove stains from the surface, use baking soda and vinegar (either or a mixture of both in equal) to remove stains from the tile. You can also buy a professional cleansing mixture from a retail store. However, make sure what you are buying is suitable for the stone or tile used in your bathroom. To remove hard stains that require deeper and more effective cleaning, use a professional-quality l...