Q: What is Anti-Stain Homogeneous Tiles? and Why Reno IDs always recommended Anti-Stain Homogeneous Tiles?
(Porcelain) Glazed tiles are often referred by Reno IDs as Anti-stain Homogeneous Tiles. It is coated with a liquid glass, which is then baked into the surface of the clay. Hence, this surface, provides an unlimited array of designs and colours, and also protects the tile from staining. Likewise for unglazed tiles, the surface is not coated.
Q: Anyway to know whether the tiles is anti-stain Homogeneous?
Touch and feel the glossy of the tiles, and tried to use a permanent marker to draw a line on it and use a damp cloth and wipe it off.
Q: What kind of tiles should a bathroom lay? or Wet Area lay?
Matt Homogeneous tiles normally should be a good choice, because of its low maintenance. Even after shower or mopping of floors, stains are hardly visible. Tried to select Matt Homogeneous tiles ranging from $2.20 and above.
Q: What Is disadvantages of Polish Homogeneous?
Polish Homogeneous tiles are very reflective to foot marks/ dust / shoes mark. You have to maintain it by using a dry flat mop /dry cotton cloth, to collect all the dust.
Q. Is $2.80 to $3.60 Homogeneous good for Living Hall?
Most of this homogeneous tiles are made in China. Usually Homogeneous for Living Hall between this range is acceptance. Why acceptable, partially could be because the quality control is more control over $2.80 above tiles than a $2 tiles. (Could be the reason.)
Q. What kind of tiles should the kitchen wall lay?
It will depend on your pick because glossy / polished tiles are usually easy to wipe off after cooking. Tried to get some simple design or some marble design to camouflage it.
Q. Can lay homogeneous closer without leaving gap? And why leave gap?
Yes but is not really advisable. Let say if there is a hair-line crack, it is very difficult to rectify. At least by leaving certain gaps, one can easily amend the tiles. For a tiles worker, wider gaps do help to 'level' out the tiles. Normally, the gaps is between 1.5mm - 2.0 mm. Some Reno IDs/Contractor mention that homogeneous tile will warp over certain period of years like 5 years, however the current homogeneous tiles had improved their making process hence it is more tolerance. By laying it with gaps can prevent the tiles from cracking because of structural movement which is hardly noticeable.
Q. What is used to seal or cover up the gap? Is there like colours to select?
Normally cement grout is used. To make things easily, grout can be added with colours range to select from. Just bear in mind that, colour grout can make stain marks obvious over period of time. It is better to use back the original cement grout color or cement colour. Else, tried to requested to apply grout sealant to prevent stain.
Q: How do I clean off stains from the grout lines? How to prevent it?
- Buy commercial cleaner solution to clean it off.
- Use plain tap water and a damp mopping on it.
- Old method is to use a cup of white vinegar and half-pal of water
- half solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Apply the peroxide mixture with an old toothbrush to removes the stain. (Mix baking soda and water into a paste and scrub with old toothbrush)
