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Protecting Floor Tiles
Of all the tiles that we use in our house of floor tiles are probably the most vulnerable tiles. They are different from many of the other flooring surfaces. When your floor tiles leave the factory, they have been through a barrage of treatments. In their initial stage as molten clay, aluminum powder may have been added to strengthen the tiles. Next, they may have been treated with a glaze to add a layer of protection and enhance their appearance. From there, your tiles were fired to immensely high temperatures, essentially cooking the tile, and further sealing the glaze. Finally, your tile is treated to a sealer which will protect it, both in transit to your home and then again once it's set in place in your home. After all these steps its your responsibility to look maintenance of these tiles and prolong their life. The companies have done their part and took every step to ensure that your floor tiles keep looking the best for times to come. A solution of mild soap and water applied the surface of the tile on a regular basis is generally enough to keep your floor clean and looking its best. But from time to time, depending on the level of household traffic, it may be necessary to spruce your floor up with a few readily available treatments. There are ways to ensure that your floor tiles lasts for long in good condition, although it is impossible to avoid wear and tear that comes with time. This article is about some of the tips that can help you protect your floor tiles: 1) Stains C These are the biggest problem with floor tiles. Stains from kitchen mishaps or dirt from shoes can imbed themselves in pores of your tiles and can make them look ugly. There are many household cleaners that make the claim about removing stains from your tiles,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but most of them not even come near to time honored method of diluted muriatic acid. Dilute the acid to a 60/40 acid/water solution and carefully remove the stains. Eye protection masks and heavy gloves are imperative. 2) Be very careful when moving anything heavy over floor tiles. This can break your tiles and make them look ugly. Avoid dropping something heavy on tiles too. 3) Be very careful with ceramic floor tiles and avoid using acidic or alkaline cleaner. These kinds of cleaners can lessen the gloss of your tiles. Avoid using soap and vinegar too for similar reasons. 4) Although a bit costly lamination or protective coating can be used to protect the floor tiles. They help floor tiles against weathering,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], cracking,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], oil,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], chemicals and other moisture. 5) If tiling yourself make sure that you handle tiles properly. Improper handling may cause it to break and you might get hurt. 6) Sub floors usually help floor tiles lasting longer by preventing them from loosing and breaking. 7) Remember to clean stains immediately to prevent them from setting into the tile flooring. I hope this article is clear some basic doubts about floor tile maintenance. source: tilesdepot are uks leading stockists of cheap floor tiles and cheap wall tiles
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