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Should You Use Porcelain or Ceramic? 0

Tile is a great flooring choice. How do you know when you should use ceramic or porcelain? If you are on a tight budget ceramic tile is normally cheaper in price. If you are installing the new floor yourself ceramic tile is easier to install. Ceramic is easier to cut. Porcelain tile is better for high traffic areas. Both tiles come in many different colors and styles, that choice is up to you.

Cleaning Your Kitchen Backsplash 0

Kitchen backsplashes come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. They are often the focal point of a kitchen, so you want to make sure it stays clean. If you have a tough stain that you need to get rid of try washing soda. Not baking soda. washing soda contains sodium carbonate that will help remove any unwanted stains. Mix half cup of washing soda with warm water. Make sure to protect your hands and eyes. Let the mixture sit on the tile for five minutes before wiping it off. Make sure you are careful with the type of tile you have, try a small corner before you use it on the full backsplash. Make sure you keep in mind some tile such as natural stone are sensitive to scrubbing. If you have a glass backsplash try putting white vinegar in a spray bottle. This can be sprayed directly to the stain. While planning your backsplash keep in mind ceramic, metal and porcelain are easier to clean than other materials.

Marble Floor Care Tips 0

Marble is a beautiful floor, but it does require regular maintenance. This is to help preserve the integrity and extend the life of your floor.

Dust mop your Floor. Use a fluffy head made of microfiber or twisted cotton yarn at least once a week.

Use Rugs in high traffic areas. it is understandable to want to show of your beautiful marble floor, but a rug can add extra protection.

Do not use acidic cleansers. By using an acidic cleaner, the marble will lose its shine.

Following these simple tips will help keep your marble floor looking perfect longer.

Myth of the Online Floor Warranty 0

We have customers telling us every week that they are being told by local stores that if you buy flooring online that there is no warranty. That is untrue. Every product that we sell has the full manufacturer warranty. We are an authorized retailer for every floor that we sell.

Flooring does not need to be bought locally for the warranty to be valid. Just like televisions, appliances, furniture, or any other product.

Ram Board Seamer™ 0

The Ram Board Seamer is great for big areas of Ram Board that need to be seamed together. This applicator has an extendable handle for easy usage. The user-friendly design applies tape efficiently, eliminating waste. This tool can save up to 60% of your application time. The Ram Board Seamer will prevent you from having to bend down on your hands and knees to tape. Your back will thank you!

 

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Backsplash Tile Size 0

Backsplash tile sizes have grown over the years. Twenty years ago, the average backsplash tile size was 4x4. Now the common wall tile size is 8x10. The simplest way to choose the size of tile for your room is to choose the tile relative to the size of your room. A large open area will be able to handle large tiles. A medium space will work well with medium-sized tiles. Small areas will work well with small mosaic tiles. Using different tile sizes in one room is an option but remember using one or two different tile sizes will create a streamlined look and using three or more different tile sizes will create a more complex look making the area feel compact.