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Slate Tile Floor Tips: Dos and Don’ts

Due to its versatility and aesthetic value, slate tile flooring is a popular choice for many residential and commercial locations – both inside and out. With its distinctive surface, ease of installation, work-ability, decorative color variations, and natural slip-resistance, it is a great choice for a wide range of renovation . . . Read more

How to Choose Grout for Ceramic Tile: Facts & Considerations

Grout for ceramic til𝚎 is a cement-based bonding material used for filling joints between tiles. The space left between tiles is called a grout joint. Grout joints need to be sealed and properly maintained to prevent stains and discoloration. They are very porous. If properly protected, the tile and grout . . . Read more

How is Porcelain Tile Rated for Water Absorption?

Along with hardness and slip resistance, water absorption is an important quality to consider when shopping for porcelain tile. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has developed a rating system for the moisture absorption of tiles. These rating are assigned based on a procedure that tests the tile’s permeability to . . . Read more

How to Remove 8 Common Stains from Porcelain Tile

Porcelain tiles are fired at a very high temperature to enable a hard-wearing and stain-resistant finish. But, accidents do happen. While lighter fluid can be used to remove many types of stubborn stains from porcelain til𝚎, here are some of the most common types of stains and how to clean . . . Read more