Home Improvement

Of all the tiles that we use in our house of floor tiles are probably the most vulnerable tiles. They are different from many of the other flooring surfaces. When your floor tiles leave the factory, they have been through a barrage of treatments. In their initial stage as molten clay, aluminum powder may have been added to strengthen the tiles. Next, they may have been treated with a glaze to add a layer of protection and enhance their appearance. From there, your tiles were fired to immensely high temperatures, essentially cooking the tile, and further sealing the glaze. Finally, your tile is treated to a sealer which will protect it, both in transit to your home and then again once it’s set in place in your home.

After all these steps it’s your responsibility to look maintenance of these tiles and prolong their life. The companies have done their part and took every step to ensure that your floor tiles keep looking the best for times to come. A solution of mild soap and water applied the surface of the tile on a regular basis is generally enough to keep your floor clean and looking its best. But from time to time, depending on the level of household traffic, it may be necessary to spruce your floor up with a few readily available treatments. There are ways to ensure that your floor tiles lasts for long in good condition, although it is impossible to avoid wear and tear that comes with time. This article is about some of the tips that can help you protect your floor tiles : Continue reading ‘Protecting Floor tiles’ »

Travertine tiles are like the cousins of limestone tiles. They both are composite materials made from calcium carbonate. Another in their family is marble that has additional heat and pressure applied to it by the earth’s crust. But travertine is formed by minerals dissolved in ground water, which subsequently gets deposited on the earth’s surface by rivers, natural springs, or geysers.

You can find travertine tiles in a variety of colors like ivory, to beige, to reddish brown, and even gold. It actually depends on the iron content in the material. It also comes in different finishes such as polished, matte, brushed, or tumbled. Polished travertine resembles marble, and brushed or tumbled Travertine has a more antiqued look. In a very less time it has become the favourite of owners and since they are very easy to cut and shape than many other stones, this makes it all the more liked by people who are looking for some class material and a hit among the home builders too. Continue reading ‘Feel the Bliss At Home Using Travertine Tiles’ »

Travertine tiles are like the cousins of limestone tiles. They both are composite materials made from calcium carbonate. Another in their family is marble that has additional heat and pressure applied to it by the earth’s crust. But travertine is formed by minerals dissolved in ground water, which subsequently gets deposited on the earth’s surface by rivers, natural springs, or geysers.

You can find travertine tiles in a variety of colors like ivory, to beige, to reddish brown, and even gold. It actually depends on the iron content in the material. It also comes in different finishes such as polished, matte, brushed, or tumbled. Polished travertine resembles marble, and brushed or tumbled Travertine has a more antiqued look. In a very less time it has become the favourite of owners and since they are very easy to cut and shape than many other stones, this makes it all the more liked by people who are looking for some class material and a hit among the home builders too. Continue reading ‘Feel the Bliss At Home Using Travertine Tiles’ »