Archive for the ‘Ceramic Tile’ Category

Chipped tile is a common problem in bathrooms, making chipped tile repair, rather than replacing the damaged tile altogether, a cheaper and more economic necessity. Ceramic tiles in bathrooms look great and are fairly durable, but hard and heavy objects dropped on the tiles can cause damaged and chipped tiles that you need to repair, or cracked tiles that you need to glue back together. It’s just a part of regular bathroom tile maintenance that comes with having a ceramic tile bathroom floor, a tile countertop, or ceramic tile shower surround. Chipped tile repair is definitely a home improvement task you can do to easily fix damaged tiles; all you need are the right materials, a fairly steady hand, and some patience to patch up your old tile and make that dilapidated ceramic tile look new again. Follow the steps below for one of the best ways to repair chipped and damaged tile. Read the rest of this entry »

Grouting tile in your bathroom is one of those home improvement tasks that we don’t do very often and is kind of time consuming but it is an essential skill that needs to be learned in order to create professional looking tiles when remodeling your bathroom. Understanding and knowing the successful ways to grout tile is of utmost importance to avoid waste through repeated applications. Also the proper application of grout to tiles correspondingly ensures a water tight seal and extended dexterity of your bathroom tiles. Luckily, this is a DIY task that any homeowner can do to cut back on bathroom maintenance and installation costs when remodeling their bath. Consequentially, there are some first time remodelers that believe that grouting tile is just spreading grout into tile joints and as a result end up doing this rather simple task incorrectly with lackluster results to say the least. While grouting tile is in essence pouring a grout bonding mixture between pieces of ceramic tile, there are certain factors that have to be respected in order to get the best results and a long lasting finish for your bathroom tiling project. When done properly, grouting tile will last for a long time depending on the finish and material that the grout is made of. However, bathroom walls usually need special attention when laying and grouting bathroom tiles. If you are new to tiling a bathroom, the following advice will give you valuable tips that should be taken into consideration if you are thinking of grouting tile but have no experience as a DIYer. Read the rest of this entry »

Removing ceramic tile that is old and broken or while you are remodeling your bathroom, is not a task that the average bathroom renovator looks forward to because replacing ceramic tile is tedious and time consuming. While everyone likes the idea of hoping on board the next wave of bathroom trends by upgrading their bathroom tile walls or switching out old dingy floor tiles, no one really looks forward to the broken tile mess or the amount of physical work involved in the bath redecoration process. With so many varieties of bathroom tiles on the market, sometimes it is easier to rip out your old ceramic tile than it is trying to decide which kind of tile to replace your old ceramic tile with! Another thing that makes homeowners hesitant about removing the ceramic tile in their bathroom is the replacement cost of the new tile. Unless you are a frugal shopper or you are lucky enough to find a bargain on discounted name brand tiles, replacing all your ceramic tiles can be an expensive proposition. Despite these nuances, removing and installing new ceramic tile can dramatically change the look of your tired bathroom and incrementally increase the value of your home. So to get the most out of the tiling experience and smooth over the process, there are certain things you must do before and during removing ceramic tiles in your bathroom. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom remodelling does have its share of costs and this is why some homeowners are looking for a low cost ceramic tile to offset the expense of a full scale bathroom renovation. The good news is that with a little research and some effort it is possible to find cheap ceramic tiles that are just as stylish and fashionable as their more expensive counterparts. The bad news is that in some cases a low cost ceramic tile does not have the same quality as some more well-known brand names. Despite the possible durability issues of some economically priced ceramic tiles, homeowners that are on a budget and want to keep a lid on remodelling costs can still purchase quality brand name tiles if they are willing to shop around to find bargain priced tiles that are on sale, discontinued styles and colors or just a vendor trying to get rid of old stock to bring in the season with the latest ceramic tile brands. Just be sure to purchase enough to get your tiling job done and an extra box or two for ceramic tile repair and account for some tiles that are broken in the shipping process. Reasonably priced ceramic tile does not necessarily mean substandard, shop around and you could get a discount on your tiles depending on how much you purchase and from whom. Read the rest of this entry »

Ceramic tile cleaning is often seen as one of those undesirable and dirty house cleaning jobs that just has to done to keep your bathroom looking presentable. While removing dirt and scum from ceramic tiles does require some preparation and attention to details, it is not the difficult unglamorous task that some people make it out to be. With the right bathroom cleaning tools, tile cleaning products and proper ceramic tile cleaning techniques, it is possible to get rid of impurities on your tile surface as well as eliminate or at the very least reduce even the toughest stains and surface imperfections. What many people fail to realize is that getting rid of grime on ceramic tiles also includes working closely with the grout lines between the tiles as well to keep your ceramic tiles sparkling and free from foreign matter like mold and mildew. Homeowners that do not make this important association often end up discoloring or even damaging their grout because they adopt a separate ceramic tile cleaning method that does not take the grout into consideration or vice-versa. Whether you are spring cleaning or just performing regular bathroom maintenance, to keep your bathroom looking neat and orderly, you must understand the art of ceramic tile cleaning and adopt the following useful tips to ensure that both your grout and ceramic tiles are squeaky clean. Read the rest of this entry »

With the many ceramic tile cleaners that are on the market, it can become a bit confusing as to which washing solution you should choose to clean the ceramic tile in your bathroom. This task becomes even more complicated with the numerous claims that are made on advertisements about the best ceramic tile cleaners to use. If the necessary steps are not taken to know more about the ceramic tiles you have and also the cleaning methods that are involved then you run the risk of ruining your ceramic tiles with cleaning solutions that are ineffective or damaging to attend to your tile care and maintenance needs. The tile cleaners that are on the market are made from different chemicals and you need to fully understand the type of materials that are used to make your particular tiles so you can choose the best ceramic cleaner for your needs. In addition to this you have different types of ceramic tile cleaners that are used to break down dirt and residues to leave your ceramic tiles clean. With that being said, how do you choose a ceramic tile cleaner with so many cleaning solutions on the market? Read the rest of this entry »

Cleaning tile is a common housekeeping activity; nevertheless there are a few tile care secrets that can be used to avoid stained or damaged tiles. When these tile maintenance tips are taken into consideration to remove dirt and mire from your bathroom tiles, you can spend more time enjoying the beauty of your bathroom tiles and spend less time cleaning and worrying about constant bath tile upkeep. The sad thing about cleaning tile is that most homeowners don’t even know they are doing it wrong, they are unknowingly using the wrong cleaning products or end up scratching their bathroom tile surfaces with a coarse or abrasive cleaning material. The end result when cleaning their tile showers is that they create a bigger problem than what they initially started with before attempting to freshen up their bathroom tile. If your bathroom tile still does not look pristine after cleaning it or you are just looking for the best way to keep your bathroom floor tile looking brand new in the least amount of time, read on, as we show you all the secrets that revolve around cleaning tile and what you should actually do to make your ceramic tile clean. You will find that even if you have been cleaning tile floors the wrong way for many years that the steps and techniques involved are quite easy to follow to ensure that your tile remains free from dirt and mildew. You will also find out that tile care is an inexpensive task and just about any DIYer can learn how to clean tile the best way. Read the rest of this entry »

Sooner or later you may have to repair broken or cracked tiles in your bathroom. While tile repair onto itself is not that difficult, there are still some tile restoration misconceptions and mistakes commonly made by first time bathroom renovators. Part of the reason why homeowners make these tile patch-up errors when repairing their chipped or dislodged bathroom tile stems from the fact the some newbie renovators believe that tile repair only involves fixing broken tiles or laying new tile and nothing more. This misunderstanding, however, can greatly influence the resale value of your home and overall comfort from improperly installed ceramic tiles. To get around these common damaged tile repair errors, care has to be taken to separate what you “think” should be done from what “actually” needs to be done to fix wrecked bathroom tile in you lavatory. In the following paragraphs we will present the typical tile improvement errors to avoid and the quick and easy solutions to successfully repair your bathroom tile so your refinishing job is safe and looks professional. Read the rest of this entry »

Squaring and levelling bathroom tile is a skill you must learn when installing a ceramic tile floor. A problem that many novice bathroom renovators have when laying tile for the first time is uneven bathroom floor tiles. Creating beautiful professional looking floor tiles is not that hard if you know the skills necessary to square and level your bathroom tiles. Many beginner bath renovators are surprised to find that most bathroom walls are rarely perfectly square, so in order to compensate for this problem, you have to determine if your bathroom floor tile will need adjusting for a visually appealing fit. Finding the center of your bathroom floor and dry-laying your floor tiles will help to minimize squaring and levelling your bathroom tiles if you simply mark and follow layout lines you have chalked in on your bath floor. Similarly, using a four-foot carpenter’s level on the edge of your ceramic tile will also ensure your tiles are straight and lined up properly and as a final measure, gently tapping high areas with a beater block and a rubber mallet will flatten any surface abnormalities for a professional looking tiled bathroom floor. Read the rest of this entry »

Ceramic tile wet saws can help reduce unnecessary tiling debris and also increase your precision when making straight cuts in tiles. A bathroom renovation project that includes ceramic tiles is a great idea – but have you given a thought to the type of tile cutter you’ll need, especially if you have a lot of tiles to cut? A wrong tile saw could lead to damaged tiles and loads of frustration! Not to mention some additional and unnecessary expenditure that you could certainly do without! A ceramic tile wet saw may be just the tiling tool you are looking for to help you on your next bathroom tiling endeavour. Read the rest of this entry »