Tile Upkeep

• It’s important to sweep a tile floor regularly.
• Use walk-off mats at all exterior entrances.
• Remember to shake the mats often to remove the dirt.
• Ceramic tile floors should be damp-mopped regularly using the manufacturer’s recommended grout and tile cleaners.
• Textured tiles may require mild scrubbing with a soft brush or electric polisher/scrubber.
• For soft water situations you may need to use an all-purpose cleaner.
• Use cleaning products available from your local grocery store or flooring retailer for heavier cleaning tasks.
• Consult the cleaning product’s instructions to make sure the cleaning product is compatible with your type of tile.
• After cleaning, rinse well and wipe dry.
• Avoid using steel wool, scouring powders, or other abrasives.
• Don’t use bleach or ammonia based cleaners.
• Do not clean glazed tile with oil-based cleaners.
• Try to clean up spills as quickly as possible.
• Tile can crack under extreme force or pressure.
• Take the proper precautions when moving heavy objects across your tile floor.
• Cover furniture and table legs with protectors.
• Keep extra tiles after the installation.
• Areas exposed to water need to be caulked on a regular basis.
• Seal your grout for added protection.
• Grout colorants are available for stained, damaged or undesired colored grout.
• Consult the manufacturers’ recommendations.