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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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How to Seal Cement Tile Grout

Granada Tile

Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. While cement and ceramic tiles can look very similar, they are very different products and need to be treated and maintained differently. Ceramic tiles, on the other hand, are not as absorbent and do not need to be cleaned as often as cement tiles when removing excess grout.

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How to Tile a Backsplash

Granada Tile

Thinset (not ceramic tile adhesive). Allow the grout to dry completely according to the manufacturer’s instructions, which takes anywhere from 24 hours to 3 days, and then apply the grout sealant to protect the backsplash tiles from staining. Tools: Notched trowel. Wet tile saw. Drill with mixing attachment. Tape measure. Latex gloves.

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7 Tips on How to Design an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Kitchen and Residential Design

You can choose quartz and Corian as your countertops as they do not need toxic sealants and tend to last longer without cracking. How to Choose Your Cookware: Stay Away from Teflon Coated Products: In Teflon, PFOA is a carcinogen and hormone disruptor that harms the body by staying in the environment. It can cook acidic foods.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO.

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Patio Flooring Buying Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

How to buy the best patio flooring. Ceramic Tile: Ceramic tile is a classic flooring material. Consider adding a sealant to protect the tile from wear and the grout from cracking. Also, consider adding a sealant to protect your work. First, you will need to decide how big you want your patio to be.

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Avoid Spooky Tile Situations with Advice from AC’s Customer Service Team

Architectural Ceramics

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout.

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