Is your grout really dirty looking and stained? Try a little bit of Baking soda and water. Make a loose paste and spread over the grout. If its a tough job let it sit for 30 minutes. Gently scrub with a 1/2 " brass brush. If you're worried about scratching your tile you can try a stiff nylon brush. If the stains are stubborn try pouring a wee bit of hydrogen peroxide over the paste. When the fizzing stops go ahead and lightly scrub. This should bring your grout back to the color it was when you first grouted. Please test this out in an inconspicuous area before going ahead with the rest of the floor. Wipe up the baking soda with a clean sponge rinsing thoroughly as you go. When you're all finished mopping and drying the floor you may also want to treat the grout with a grout sealer.
Its always wise to check with the manufacturer or your tile setter before doing anything to your floors.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
About Moisture and Clear Glass Tile
Tiling Tip!
When installing tile whether it be glass or ceramic or any other tile type you need to properly caulk certain areas with silicone to prevent moisture from wicking up behind your tile.
Where ever there is a change of plane within your installation is the area that needs to be caulked and especially prior to grouting.
Prior to installing your tile the seam between your backerboard and shower pan must be sealed and protected with a bead of silicone. If not moisture will wick up the backerboard or sheetrock and eventually cause damage. If you are applying transparent glass tile you will see this moisture behind your tile and the thinset adhesive will stain.
Before you grout you must also apply a bead of silicone to the corners where your wall turns, this is a change of plane and a red flag area as well.
Glass tile is non porous so you need not sorry about your tile absorbing moisture, the water has to go somewhere lets keep it where it belongs! Down the Drain Not behind your tile!
When installing tile whether it be glass or ceramic or any other tile type you need to properly caulk certain areas with silicone to prevent moisture from wicking up behind your tile.
Where ever there is a change of plane within your installation is the area that needs to be caulked and especially prior to grouting.
Prior to installing your tile the seam between your backerboard and shower pan must be sealed and protected with a bead of silicone. If not moisture will wick up the backerboard or sheetrock and eventually cause damage. If you are applying transparent glass tile you will see this moisture behind your tile and the thinset adhesive will stain.
Before you grout you must also apply a bead of silicone to the corners where your wall turns, this is a change of plane and a red flag area as well.
Glass tile is non porous so you need not sorry about your tile absorbing moisture, the water has to go somewhere lets keep it where it belongs! Down the Drain Not behind your tile!
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