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How do I clean and look after the tiles once laid?

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Should you stain a tile never use acid or an acid based product on carreaux de ciments tiles as the acid will dissolve the slip on the surface of the tile. Any stubborn stains can usually be removed with a specialist alkaline based tile cleaner. To protect a newly installed floor it must be waterproofed and sealed as carreaux de ciments tiles are porous and will stain (you can also make the floor shinier and add lustre as carreaux de ciments tiles in their clean state are 'matt' or 'flat').
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Can I remove the tiles once they are laid?

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Can laminate flooring be laid on tiles?

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If the tile surface is suitably even and meets the requirements for laminate flooring in terms of the subfloor (see above) then it is in principle possible. Any unevenness or variations in height in the tile surface can be evened out with an insulation mat. Contact with your manufacturer to check on your specific case.
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What sort of surface can the tiles be laid on?

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A reasonably smooth, hard surface, like concrete, is best. However, the tiles can be laid over almost any surface.
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Can the tiles be laid outside?

FAQ - The Antique Floor Company
Ceramic tiles can be laid outside and are often seen laid in the front garden walkway of Victorian villas. Cold and sub-zero temperatures in winter and hot temperatures in summer months will not damage the tiles and the density of ceramic makes it almost impenetrable to moisture and subsequent freezing. However if a tile cracks owing to an accident etc.
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How do I clean my tiles?

Handpainted tiles by Susan Griffiths, Tile Artist
In most cases hand painted tiles are as durable as factory made tiles and can be cleaned using general kitchen or bathroom cleaning products. However, the use of acid based cleaners (lime scale removers) and abrasives is not recommended. We find that most of our clients use washing up liquid and a sponge.
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FAQ's about patio deck tiles
Light debris or dirt that may collect between the wood slats can be removed with a stiff broom, leaf blower, vacuum cleaner, or you can use garden hose or pressure washer. Any hardwood deck will eventually fade and turn grey if not treated with a suitable preservative oil at regular intervals. Although the deck tiles are pre-finished with a preservative oil containing some UV absorbing properties, the oil will not provide a permanent protection against natural fading or greying of the timber.
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Can it be laid on wall tiles?

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Yes, provided that it is placed on frames fixed with deep screws reaching the coarse stucco. Notice that very often, behind wall tiles there may be a coat of plaster not firm enough for frames to be fixed on it. Nevertheless, it would be advisable to remove wall tiles because, if the wall suffers from dampness, it will probably start to come off and fall in the free space between the sheet and the wall.
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Can the tiles be laid on a sloping roof deck?

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If the slope is not so great that you can actually walk on it, then the tiles could satisfactorily be laid. A. Some slope is ideal as it allows water to drain freely away.
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Can porcelain tiles be laid on a metal staircase?

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Metal substrates are incompatible with conventional cement base adhesives and they tend to have very low dimensional stability. Nevertheless, it is possible to lay porcelain tiles on a metal stair case if the guidelines given below are followed. Use reactive resin adhesive, such as adhesive of the polyurethane type, which provides high adherence and deformability. Of all residential tile applications, the kitchen is the area where tiles are exposed to the highest level of stress.
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Q21. How do you clean ceramic tiles?

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x202wipe the tile with a damp sponge mop using a small amount of soapless detergent in warm water. Where soiling is more severe, use a window cleaner such as Windex.
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How Do You Clean Ceramic/Porcelain Tiles?

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Clean ceramic and porcelain tiles with a mild non-abrasive detergent and warm water. You may also use a window cleaner such as Windex for areas with more soil.
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How do you clean the copper tiles?

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You clean the copper tiles using any standard copper cleaner ? the copper tiles are not coated in any way, so you are dealing with true copper. Experiment with the cleaners readily available from local department or hardware stores - most people prefer the liquid cleaners versus the paste or cream cleaners (due to the mess). Do NOT use abrasive cleaners. Do NOT use copper cleaners on the "Cognac Copper" tiles ? please see #6 below.
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How do you clean the tiles and stones?

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The same way you would clean your kitchen counter. Using any regular house hold cleaner should do the trick. However, using a harsh or abrasive cleaner isn't suggested as it can scratch the coating.
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What is the best way to keep the tiles clean?

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Regular sweeping, followed by a clean with a mop dipped into water with added liquid detergent works well for small areas. Commercial cleaning machines are suitable for larger areas.
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How do I maintain and clean my tiles?

Tile New Zealand
There are many tile cleaners available ranging from everyday cleaners to heavy duty cleaners, which you use depends on the nature or source of the stain, type of tile/product etc. Usually, regular cleaning with an everyday type cleaner is all that is required. However, if you have natural stone or similar surface it is best to contact us and we can help you identify the best maintenance program for you.
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Are roof tiles available that don't look Spanish?

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Yes. Roof tiles come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. In fact, with modern innovations, concrete roof tile manufacturers can produce tiles to suit almost any architectural style from authentic Spanish and Mediterranean to New England Colonial, historic or contemporary. Roof tiles can be flat or round, simulate wood shakes, or replicate centuries-old roofing materials. The possibilities are virtually limitless. BACK TO TOP
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How do I look after my new tiles?

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We stock an extensive range of tile and grout care products which will be pleased to explain to you in-store.
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What do I look for when buying tiles?

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The designs and finishes of tiles are endless, and only limited by your imagination. You will first have to understand what and why you are going to tile. Once you know this, it will put your choice into different brackets or categories. For example: You can’t use a tile with a very shiny finish on your patio, as it will scratch and be very slippery, therefore you will not be looking at this type of tile, but rather a rougher, matt or rustic finished tile.
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Can the tiles be laid directly on bare earth?

FAQ's about patio deck tiles
We normally recommend tiles are laid on well compacted gravel rather than bare earth. If you wish to lay the tiles directly on bare ground or grass, we recommend covering the area to be laid with weed control mat before laying the tiles. In all cases, the ground should be firm, level and with a slight slope for drainage.
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Can the tiles be laid over an existing weathered wood deck?

FAQ's about patio deck tiles
Provided the surface and supporting framework are structurally sound and the surface is even, the tiles are an ideal and cost effective way to bring an existing deck back to its former glory. The pressure on the tile base is normally distributed in such a way that no damage will occur. However if you wish to take additional precautions, then we suggest laying down a suitable geotextile mat before the tiles are laid.
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Can natural stone and slate tiles be laid on backing panels?

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Yes they can, providing (1) an appropriate adhesive is used and (2) joints are properly taped to prevent tiles lying above the seams from cracking.
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How is the event laid out?

Burning Man: What is Burning Man?: FAQ
Black Rock City is organized as 2/3 of a circle. There are axes on each half hour, from 2:00 to 10:00, intersecting with ten concentric semi-circles. You will be given a map of the city upon your arrival. Center Camp (the center for civic activities) is in the middle of the curve, and the man is a little over 1/4 mile north out from the center. You can usually find the map online in early August. Check out the archive of previous years in What is Burning Man for previous maps.
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How can I clean the grout haze off my new tiles?

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A solution of warm water and white vinegar. (Up to about 1 part vinegar and 1 part water). In more severe cases you may use Sulfamic Acid Cleaner.
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How do I clean CarpetGraphics™ mats and tiles ?

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CarpetGraphics™ mats and tile should be vacuumed and spot cleaned daily if used as a floor covering product in traffic areas. Warm water extraction methods should be used when soiling is excessive and cannot be removed with vacuuming. Chemicals and detergents should only be used for spot cleaning or as a pre-spray. They should never be included in the extraction bath. CarpetGraphics™ rubber-backed mats are fully launderable.
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What do you use to clean the stainless steel tiles?

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For daily cleaning, a damp cloth (water only) is fine. For a more thorough cleaning diluted vinegar solution or any stainless steel spray cleaner (available from your local department or hardware store) is fine. For our stainless steel tiles with the titanium colour coating (Cognac Copper, Black Pearl, Treasured Gold, True Mirror, and Timeless Bronze) you can use the same technique ? we have found that the diluted vinegar solution is best.
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What process do you use to clean ceiling tiles?

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First, we protech the necessary items as if they were our own. We then remove all loose dirt, dust and cobwebs. The "magic" happens when Ceilcare, our water based, non toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe, USDA accepted product is applied in a low volume, low pressure sprayer . Through an oxidation process the dirt dissipates into a harmless vapor. We then clean all non-pourous items such at t-bars, grids, lights, speaker covers, sprinkers and exit signs.
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Q My tiles do not all appear, or look odd?

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A This can depend on many factors, the most common of all is modem speed, locality, local telephone exchanges, server status, your processor speed, amount of Ram etc. Be patient as the page loads, if all your letters do not appear, reload/refresh that page, they are there believe us! Right clicking on any unloaded graphic, and selecting Show Picture will fix this. We have tested the game across the most widely used Internet Browsers.
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