Tile Flooring

Best Outdoor Tile

Tile can be a great choice for an outdoor patio, so long as you choose the right tile. It’s important to know that not all tile is created equally, and laying a slick surface in an area that is likely to see moisture is never a good idea. So what do you need to look for in a tile that’s suitable for your outdoor space? Here a few things to consider: Moisture Resistance Even if your patio isn’t likely to catch rain, you may want to hose it down from time to time to clean it off....

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5/14/2012 1:33:00 PM Comments(0)

Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile flooring can be a great choice for many indoor and outdoor spaces and the ease of maintaining it is often very attractive. One of the questions we frequently get from tile shoppers is “what’s the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?” And the answer is: all porcelain tile is ceramic tile, but not all ceramic tile is porcelain tile. All ceramic tiles, including porcelain, are made out of clay, some additives such as feldspar and quartz sand , and water. Once the ti...

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3/30/2012 10:19:00 AM Comments(0)

Cleaning Procelain or Ceramic Floors

How to Clean your Porcelain or Ceramic Tile Floor Porcelain and Ceramic tiles are among the most durable floors you can have in your home. As durable as they are they still have to be cleaned on a regular basic. To do this you will need: A dustpan and broom or vacuum cleaner A cloth strip or yarn coil mop A bucket Rubbing alcohol and a liquid cleaner A heavy duty cleaner for stains Once you have gathered all your supplies, begin as follows: Vacuum or sweep the floor to remove all the loose dirt....

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Flooring HQ 9/1/2010 1:47:00 PM Comments(0)

Porcelain Tiles and Basic Installation

Porcelain Tiles and Installation Porcelain Tiles are considered by many to be the “hardest” tile product on the market. Porcelain tiles are extremely wear resistant, making them an excellent choice for high-traffic areas of the home, especially those regularly exposed to moisture. A tile is considered porcelain if it will absorb less than 0.5 percent of its own weight in water. Typically, porcelain is very dense and strong. It is a material made by heating raw material, which include...

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Flooring HQ 8/20/2010 9:54:00 AM Comments(1)

Porcelain Tile

Porcelain Tile - Long Lasting Value Practically indestructible from normal everyday wear, PORCELAIN Tiles are truly one of the best flooring material available. Porcelain represents the best overall value in tile because it is: Durable - professionally installed porcelain tile outperforms and outlasts just about every other floor covering material created for a similar application. Easy care - glazed porcelain tiles resist odors, stains & dirt, plus tile can be cleaned easily with a sponge, ...

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Flooring HQ 7/22/2010 8:32:00 AM Comments(1)