Maintenance

Tips to keep your tiles looking great

• To remove a stubborn spot, scrub with a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water.
• Use good mats at doorways to keep sand which may scratch tiles outside.
• If you have high gloss floors, don't wear spiked shoes.
• Select the right tiles for your area. Talk to a reputable distributor like Beaumont Tiles.
• Ensure the tiler lays the tiles evenly with no edges protruding up and beds the tiles into the adhesive with no voids under the tiles. Always use a tiler who is a member of the Australian Tile Council, or highly recommended and experienced.
• Use gliders under any furniture which may damage the surface of the tile.
• Avoid dropping heavy objects onto the tiles. Tiles are not indestructible.
• Clean and sweep your tiles regularly.
• Use just a few drops of soap-less detergent. Don't use abrasive cleaners.
• Vacuuming is a great way to clean tiles.
• Vinegar mixed with warm water is a proven and natural cleaning agent.
• Efflorescence will disappear with ongoing cleaning. It is simply a deposit of salts on the surface of the tile or grout from the rising dampness.