When cutting your tiles, depending on the material you need to cut you’ll needto use a tile cuttereither a manual cutter or an electric cutter. Typically,manual cuttersare used for cutting standard ceramic and porcelain tiles. Withelectric cuttersused for natural stone and more extreme tiles s...
If you don’t drill into a porcelain tile the right way, the tile will start cracking or chipping. The key to avoiding cracks in your tiles is by choosing the correct drill bit and executing the proper technique to get the job done. We’ve put together a drilling guide you can refer ...
This is a critical step in mastering how to install porcelain tiles. It’s all about ensuring your subfloor, the surface beneath the tiles, is in prime condition.Start by cleaning the subfloor, and removing all dust, dirt, and debris.A clean surface is essential for proper tile adhesion. ...
Bespoke porcelain tile cleaners – though likely to be a slightly more expensive option, these solutions can be highly effective. ✦ A white vinegar and water solution can also be used to target stains. Whichever product you decide to use, it’s imperative to make sure that the room in wh...
Before you work through how to tile a bathroom, you’ll need to consider the room’s size and tile type. If you have small bathrooms, you’ll want to avoid large bathroom tiles, as they will create an even smaller feel. From a cleaning point of view, however, the bigger, the better...
The word ‘tile’ refers to a resilient material that may be ordered in rows over a surface. For kitchens, this might include vinyl, quarry, stone, cork bamboo, porcelain, ceramic and glass. Varieties of tiles Ceramic, marble, limestone, cork, terracotta, vinyl and the list of different ...
What Tile is the Hardest to Drill? Porcelain tile is the hardest tile to drill. Real porcelain tile is very hard. Porcelain tile almost always has a high silica content and the tile is dense. If the manufacturer fires it at a hotter temperature for longer in the kiln, the silica-rich ...
Tile is often used to finish floors, walls, showers, pools, patios, and counter-tops. Tile finishes are very durable and perform well in wet environments. Tiles are installed side-by-side using mortar based adhesives called thin set. The gaps between the tiles are then filled with grout; ...
Where to Purchase Ceramic or Porcelain Tile The old adage that “you get what you pay for” is true with tile. High quality tile is manufactured to be more uniform in size, and that’s important for aligning tile with consistent grout joints. The tile we show here was purchased through ...
Here is a round up of tips and tricks for how to clean tile of many varieties, including ceramic, porcelain, stone of several types, and tile located in both the bathroom and kitchen. Do you spend a lot of time cleaning your home and possessions?