We base that statement on the fact that UniBond PVA is the only PVA to be independently audited and rigorously tested at least twice a year. It is the only PVA to hold BS Kitemarks and BBA Certification in the UK. Yes, you may remember using PVA as a child at school. It is safe to use hence schools often use it within their art departments for young children to use.

The floor should be sanded to abrade any remaining finish, and then thoroughly washed with a powdered cleaner such as Spic-n-Span. Use water as sparingly as possible, and allow the floor to dry thoroughly. Once you are certain that the floor is dry, apply one coat of Hollandlac Oil Primer and allow to dry for at least 24 hours. The floor should then be lightly sanded with a 150-grit paper to the desired level of smoothness, vacuumed and tacked dust-free.

No, they have softer biscuit and glazes, they can chip and crack in that environment. In most cases wall tiles do not have grade or PEI ratings, they are only suitable for wall applications.

Yes, floor tiles can be used on the wall. They are in most cases larger and thicker so consideration will have to be given to the thickness of architraves, scotias etc. In some cases the type of wall boarding will also need to be considered.

Conventional floor coatings will not acquire sufficient adhesion to a ceramic tile floor. A professional contractor could be called in to completely scarify the surface. Once the ceramic finish is completely removed, it may be possible to treat the surface as a masonry or concrete surface.

Yes, you can, our tile adhesives are for walls and floors internally. We do however recommend using Flexibond. Flexibond is a premium grade, polymer modified, flexible white cement based tile adhesive. It is designed for bonding all types of ceramic, stone and mosaic tiles, with the exception of Green Marble, onto a variety of substrates like concrete, render, rendered brickwork, block work, Gyprock, plasterboard, fibre cement surfaces.

Of course you can! But you need to take appropriate cautions. You probably don't want to use a ceramic cooker on a wooden deck with the just three ceramic feet that come, for example, with a Big Green Egg. While this does provide an air gap between the bottom of the cooker and the wood of the deck, you still need to be concerned with the odd ember or two that might come out of the lower vent.

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That will usually depend on the tile. Marble, granite and limestone tiles are usually cut from blocks and then turned into tiles on a tile saw. If produced by a good tile factory, these tiles will have a size variance that will allow for a 1/16" grout joint. Imported slate, and other stones, such as quartzite and sandstone, are usually produced with a size variation that will only allow joints from 1/8" to 3/8", depending on the stone and factory.

We believe that you should not. In order to be able to install stone tiles without a grout joint, there have to be three perfect conditions: a perfectly flat floor, a perfectly square tile and a perfect installer. Since all three, for all intents and purposes, are rarely perfect, you cannot get a floor without grout joints. However, in a perfect world; in other words, a project without a budget, you can have all three, but be prepared to spend lots of additional money.

Yes and no. If the tiles are in a "working" area where water or other liquid is likely to be splashed against it (e.g. Behind the sink, behind the stove) then it is recommended to grout the tiles using the caulking method described in the installation literature. If the tiles are in a purely cosmetic area ? then there is no reason to grout the tiles except for aesthetics.

Yes! Use the bare floor tool or install one of our most popular options: the VacPan? automatic dustpan. It's ideal for removing debris from the kitchen, bath or mudroom. Simply sweep trash towards the automatic dustpan, touch the toeswitch and use the power of your Beam to instantly remove it. No more dustpans or stooping over to pick up swept debris.

Comet Liquid soft cleanser contains bleach and should only be used as a last resort for heavy stains and wiped off immediately.

Yes, One of the best features of TrafficMaster Stainproof grout is that it can be applied to existing grout, therefore can be used to make old stained or broken grout jobs look and perform like new. Simply score 1/8" of the existing grout with a grout saw and apply a coat of TrafficMaster Stainproof grout on top.

In Scandinavia, timber floors are extremely popular and are increasing in popularity in our country. Chipboard floors which form the base for carpet or vinyl finishes can be used without special consideration due to the stability of their construction. Similarly, laminated strips or boards are designed to be unaffected by shrinkage due to moisture changes. Real wood finishes, however, are natural materials and may be subject to shrinkage or expansion as the moisture content of the wood changes.

If the floor is sound and level, MARMOX boards can be mechanically fixed using screws With large heads, or washers under the head, to enable the screws to 'bite down' into the MARMOX board. If the flooring is uneven, the floor should be levelled using plywood first, before fixing the MARMOX to the floor.

Ceramic tile floors don't need any wax or floor finish, and all you have to do is sweep and mop them regularly to keep them clean and shiny. Mop with clear water (or add just a dab of liquid dish detergent), and change the water as soon as it gets cloudy. Too much soap or dirty water will leave a dulling or sticky film. Don't use brown or black nylon-backed scrub pads on ceramic tile, or you could scratch the surface.

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.

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.

A. Because of their durability and hardness, porcelain tiles have traditionally been used in commercial applications ? think Flinders Street Station and commercial kitchens for example. Nowadays, for similar reasons, more and more people choose porcelain tiles for their homes. Porcelain, or fully vitrified tiles, do not have a glaze over them like traditional tiles.

A Ceramic tiles are variously sized slabs of ceramic material, used to cover floor and walls. Tiles come in different sizes, ranging from mosaics whose surface measures less than 90 cm to tiles with sides as long as 1 meter. The thickness of tiles ranges from about 5 mm for some small wall-covering tiles, to 20-25 mm for extruded and large sized tiles. There are many ceramic products in common and everyday use for the homeowner for instance, kitchenware (plates, cups, etc.

It depends on the temperature in the room. Ceramic tiles can be cool underfoot if the room is cool. If it becomes a problem, particularly in the winter months, consider area rugs or even an under-floor heating system. Like leather, tiles will acclimate to the room temperature.

No. Mastic is best used for wall tile, especially in high-humidity areas. For most floor installation, we recommend latex thinset.

Yes they can but the substrate must conform to the relevant British Standard. (BS 5385 Part 3:1989). And with the correct adhesive and grouts, years of pleasure can be had from the floor without a problem.

No, we do not recommend using our tiles on floors. They are not designed for that amount of load and will likely become dented.

Yes, Armstrong® Floor Cleaner can be used on most vinyl floors. However, we do not recommend using Armstrong® Floor Cleaner on vinyl laminate flooring.

No, we don't recommend using Armstrong® Floor Cleaner on wood floors. We recommend using Pledge® Wood Floor Cleaner on sealed wood floors.

Pledge® Wood Floor Cleaner is great to use on sealed wood surfaces, laminate, vinvl, no wax, and ceramic. Consumers should test in an inconspicuous area before using on unsealed wood surfaces; some floors may be water sensitive.