It is also important to remember when learning how to tile, when applying the adhesive,to comb it in straight linesusing a tile trowel. Applying the ridges in straight lines not only allow the adhesive to collapse more easily when laying your tile. This also helps to remove more air from ...
The Marlborough Tiles tips for choosing the right tile grout colour. Determine the right look from contrasting grout to harmonising grout colour.
Choose the right floor mop: Clean tile with mild detergent and clean water using a rag or chamois-type mop rather than a sponge mop. These mops are best for cleaning tile because sponge mops push dirty water into the grout lines, making them harder to clean. Be on the look for tile st...
Note: When I posted the original post on cleaning grout I had a lot of readers asking me if it is okay to use the bleach pen on colored grout. Yes it is! I’ve actually never had white grout, I’ve only used this trick on colored grout and it has never bleached the color from ...
Use distilled vinegar, with its high acidity level of pH 2.5, for effective cleaning. Scrub and Seal Grout Let the paste sit on the grout for a few minutes, then scrub all of the grout lines. Rinse clean with water. Let the grout dry for 24 hours, then apply a sealer to preserve yo...
Add some warm water and elbow grease and this is often enough to get the grout clean. Scrub the grout thoroughly, keeping the area and the brush very wet. When you’re done, rinse the grout lines and wipe them down with a rag to remove any residual gunk. Option 2: Vinegar and wa...
Luckily, with some elbow grease and this advice on how to clean grout from Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, you can restore even the grimiest grout back to its natural state. First, choose which route you want to take — DIY cleaners or failsafe ...
Advice from between the grout lines PLEASE NOTE:Before you begin grouting your slate tiles & only when the adhesive is fully dried should you consider the next phase, if you do not let the adhesive dry fully you may experience lifting of your slate f
Thinset is a cement-base mortar used in tile applications. Amateur installers and even some experienced installers make the mistake of not wiping out excess thinset from the grout joints before it dries. The thinset then hardens and becomes a chore to re
Coat only the surface of the slate tile and do not allow the sealer to get into the lines around the tiles where the grout will be applied. Step 3 - Mixing the Grout Next, you have to mix the grout. It is best to use unsanded grout. Also, try to choose a color that is similar...