Mosaics and Tile

Tile’ getting scratched is pretty common. And when you have Highland Park Ceramic tile surface, scratches on it can give you a mini heart attack – first, because this is an expensive tile choice and second, because it is widely believed that scratches on delicate tile materials cannot be repaired. In this blog, we give some tips and tricks to help you fix scratches on your Highland Park Ceramic Tiles. Check out the following pointers – Identify and mark the scratches on your ceramic tile. Do not use permanent marker or anything that can cause permanent staining on the tile surface. Remove dust, dirt, and debris from the scratched area. Use a brush to dry remove the dust and debris, and then, use warm soapy water and brush to clean the scratch. Let the tile surface dry completely. Or use a towel to soak up the water and dry it up. Take some brass polish on a dry sponge, and apply it on the scratched area. Rub it firmly back and forth over scratched flooring. This should fill and rem...

Basement is often the most ignored area of a home. Days pass and you don’t enter the basement even for one second. Basement is directly connected to soil on the opposite side of the floor. That means, its floor should be chosen and installed carefully to avoid moisture and protect the stuffs you put in your basement. In this blog, we will talk about some of the best flooring options for your basement. Check out the following subheadings – Vinyl Tiles – Vinyl tiles are waterproof tiles that can prevent moisture from seeping through. It can provide a great support to your building, in addition to safeguarding your household items you place in your basement. To multiply the effectiveness of vinyl flooring, it is advisable to use waterproof underlayment between subfloor and vinyl tiles. Ceramic/Porcelain Tile – The reason why we have put ceramic and porcelain under one heading is, they both are made from clay and have quite a similar manufacturing process. These floor tiles are...

Linoleum and Vinyl are two very popular flooring materials. Both are different, however, are often considered same due to certain similarities. In this blog, we will talk about some of the fundamental differences between linoleum and vinyl flooring – The Make – The compounds used in the production of these two materials too are different. While Linoleum is made from wood flour, cork, linseed oil, ground limestone, and tree resins, vinyl is a product of petrochemicals and has multiple layers of fiber glass and sealant on top. Durability – Vinyl is quite a durable material for flooring. It is soft, however, very strong. It can resist foot traffic and at the same time, provide a comfort to walk on the floor. If not abused and taken well care of, vinyl can last for years. Linoleum is also a durable material, and represents similar characteristics and features as vinyl on the performance front. But, there is one brighter side linked with linoleum – it can resist heavy foot traffic...

Backsplash is an important design feature in modern bathrooms. Apart from enhancing the design of your bathroom, it protects your wall from moisture and splashes of water, oil, and soap. If you are building your bathroom, you have many tile options to choose from. Such as – Ceramic & Porcelain – Ceramic and porcelain both are clay products. Meaning, they are made from clay and some additives to form a durable tile. For bathrooms, ceramic and porcelain material can be available as subway tiles and mosaic or blend tiles. You can also use textured tiles such as stone-look tile, wood look tile, or fabric look tile for your bathroom backsplash. These tiles can add a natural-looking texture to your bathroom design. Natural Stone – There is also a wide variety of natural stones (combined with the right type of surface finish) suitable for your bathroom backsplash. Polished natural stones make an ideal choice for bathroom backsplash as their pores have been blocked by a strong and dur...

Premium Black Slate flooring renders a timeless elegance in your living room. But when there are scratches on a black surface – such as that of Premium Black Slate flooring – that elegance fades out and that scratch becomes the center of attention in your interior design. In this blog, we will learn some of the best practices to fix scratches on this luxury slate flooring. Check out the pointers below – First, remove all the furniture and appliances safely from the room. If the scratches are away from furniture and appliances, you can keep them in the room. However, you will need to apply masking tape on furniture legs to protect them from splashing and staining. Next, perform a deep clean. Use dry mop to remove tiny dust particles from the floor around scratched areas. Now, wipe the area with a cloth dipped in water-detergent solution. Again, wipe the area with a cloth dipped in clean water in order to pick dust and debris residues and presence of detergent. Now, you shoul...