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| How do you clean ceramic tile? |
| Usually just a damp sponge will be enough. Where soiling is more severe, use a window cleaner such as Windex or a mild solution of hot water and all purpose liquid cleaner such as Mr. Clean is also excellent. Do not use soap as it leaves a film. |
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| How much variation can be expected from dyelot to dyelot on tile? |
| Tiles are made from natural products and the variation can be substantial depending on the tile selected. Tiles can vary slightly in shade, texture, and size. |
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| What tiles are considered frost resistant? |
| Tiles that absorb 3% or less moisture. All porcelain tiles are 3% or less. |
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| How can you determine if a tile is suited for outdoor use in a cold climate? |
| If your labels or literature says it is frost resistant, or a porcelain, it is suited for outdoor use. |
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| Is a product with a (4) four wear rating a better quality or more expensive than one with a (2) two wear rating? |
| Not necessarily; the wear rating has nothing to do with quality or price, only durability. Some of the most expensive tiles are the hand painted wall tiles and they only have a wear rating of (1)one. |
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| Does the gloss level affect slip resistance? |
| Yes; High gloss products are usually more slippery than low gloss ones. |
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| Are high gloss products suited for heavy traffic areas? |
| Generally not, but always check the products wear rating because there are exceptions. In most cases the higher the gloss, the softer the glaze. |
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| What is the most important step in maintaining a glazed tile? |
| To keep the floor free of sand or any other gritty material that may act as an abrasive and wear down the surface. |
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| Can floor tiles be used on walls and counter tops? |
| Yes; Providing the structure is strong enough to support the weight. |
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| Can water and vinegar be used to clean ceramics? |
| Vinegar is an acid and acid should never be used on tile by anyone other than a professional. If it’s not diluted properly it could bleach out the color in the grout. |
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| What is a slip resistant tile? |
| One with a gritty surface or a built in texture designed to grip the foot and prevent slipping. |
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| Are slip resistant products more difficult to clean? |
| Generally, yes, the coarser the grit is, the more difficult it will be to clean. |
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| Will the size vary in ceramics? |
| Yes; Handmade Mexican tiles may vary greatly, but this is acceptable. Ceramic and Porcelain tiles may also vary slightly in size but the installer will conceal this by using a little wider grout joint. |
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| Will ceramic tile colors fade when exposed to sunlight? |
| No, They are totally unaffected by light. |
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| Are ceramic tiles fire resistant? |
| Yes; They are totally fire proof at any temperature. |
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| Are ceramic tiles hygienic? |
| Yes; A glazed tile does not retain liquids, fumes, odors or germs. |
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| Are all 12” X 12” tiles the same size? |
| No; Each manufacture sizes their tile according to their equipment capability. A 12” X 12” tile may be as small as 11 ½” X 11 ½” or as large as 12 ½” X 12 ½”. This goes for all sizes of tile. |
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| Can you mix and match tiles from two or more manufactures when designing a pattern? |
| Generally not, the sizes and thickness will vary from one manufactures tiles to another and the grout joints will not line up. |
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