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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Custom Building Products.

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How to Safely Remove Stains from Cement Tile

Granada Tile

You may also use them to clean grout effectively. It can work on many types of natural stone, tile, masonry, concrete, brick, grout, vinyl, and unfinished or bare wood. It is ecologically friendly and safer to use on all types of natural stone, grout, tiles, pavers, masonry, and concrete.

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When to Hire a Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning Service

Fabric and Tile Masters

Tile and grout look absolutely stunning when they first go in but over time can develop dark stains as receptors for mold spores, mildew, and grime. If you Google ‘best way to clean tile and grout’ you are hit with thousands of web pages and videos offering unique and home made solutions.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. The KonMari method provides simple tools to organize your home, with the overall goal of sparking joy. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it.

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

SELLING POINT : Lighter, more resilient and easier to install and maintain than genuine stone. Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. SELLING POINT : User-friendly tool offers a gradual migration path and is accessible from any device.

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Tools for Tile Contractors when working with Architects

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project.

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"Quickest Way To Remove Mold From Your Shower"

How to Floor Tile

Both of these cleaners will reduce over time the integrity of the grout in your tile and if you have natural stone like Marble or Travertine it will etch the nice shiny surface you once had. The directions even state "do not use on natural stone tile". To help restore that use a "Wet Look" tile sealer.