Long used as stunning floor coverings in bathrooms and kitchens, ceramics became the \u201cgo-to\u201d item in 2018. We see them everywhere, on walls, on ceiling, on furniture, etc. Here are some tips for maintaining the luster and beauty of your ceramic tile.<\/b><\/p>\n
New installation<\/b><\/p>\n
For any new tile installation, you have to wait at least 72 hours before washing. These 3 days are necessary to allow the glue and grout to dry properly.<\/p>\n
The importance of sealants<\/b><\/p>\n
To preserve your tiles and the famous grout for many years, it\u2019s important to use a quality sealant. This sealant will prevent dirt and stains from tarnishing the ceramic and the cement joints.<\/p>\n
Immediate washing in case of damage<\/b><\/p>\n
Although sealants significantly slow down stain impregnation, you must clean up any damage immediately. Note that ceramics are often porous and cement joints, even more so. As a result, if you clean the ceramic properly as soon as damage occurs on your countertops, walls and floors, the beautiful appearance and brilliance of your ceramic tiles and their joints will be preserved.<\/p>\n
Frequent sweeping of floor coverings<\/b><\/p>\n
With our years of experience, one of our best tips is to frequently sweep ceramic-covered floors to prevent any trace of dust and dirt in the joints, in particular. Avoid the use of a vacuum cleaner with a brush (carpet mode) to prevent scratching of the tiles.<\/p>\n
3 types of cleaners to buy, depending on the area of installation<\/b><\/p>\n
For daily cleaning, a gentle cleanser is required. However, if the joints or ceramic is very dirty or stained, you\u2019ll need to use a more specialized type of cleaner, usually available in supermarkets or on specialized sites online. To do this, it\u2019s important to take into account the type of stain and the type of tile.<\/p>\n
Neutral cleaners<\/b><\/p>\n Alkaline cleaners<\/b><\/p>\n Acidic cleaners<\/b><\/p>\n Avoid abrasive products<\/b><\/p>\n To avoid scratching, tarnishing or even breaking your tiles and their joints, never use steel wool, scouring powder or any other abrasive product. Bleaches and ammonia-based cleaners should also be avoided to prevent discolouration of joints.<\/p>\n 3 tips from your grandmother that really work<\/b><\/p>\n In short, by following these tips, you can completely preserve the beauty of joints and ceramic tiles for many years. For more information, contact us at 514 595-8000.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Long used as stunning floor coverings in bathrooms and kitchens, ceramics became the \u201cgo-to\u201d item in 2018. We see them everywhere, on walls, on ceiling, on furniture, etc. Here are some tips for maintaining the luster and beauty of your ceramic tile. New installation For any new tile installation, you have to wait at least […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1395,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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