vendredi 8 mai 2009

The Good and Bad of Getting Tiles For Your Floor

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By Rick Amorey

What is it in tiled floors that draws people in? Actually, there are quite a number of reasons. The three main reasons being: is its classic look, it being very durable, and tiles are quite low maintenance compared to other types of flooring. However, for each of these good qualities, though, there will be drawbacks. Be sure you know what you're getting into before you buy and install tiles into your home.

Let's talk about its classic look first. There is no contention to the fact that tiles will look good in many homes. The drawback with this is that it can be easy to make a mistake when choosing designs; you need to think of the right color pattern, get the most interesting combination of tile shapes, and most importantly, have them installed in a completely flat surface. Otherwise, your house may start to look like something Hansel and Gretel would eat.

Now, when we're talking about durability, there is nothing that will be tougher than having the right tiles installed, save not designing your concrete floors at all. That tiles are fragile and breakable is a misconception; really, it would take conscious effort to put a crack in them. But, one should be mindful of what the tile is made from, as there will be some tiles that are indeed made up of fragile material.

Lastly, we should consider that tiles are relatively low maintenance compared to other types of flooring. Because of their durability, you need minimal maintaining to keep them looking classy. But, even though tiles are as low-key as it gets, the binding material between the tiles, grout, is a different problem. Grout is a cement-like structure that holds tiles together. It's a porous substance that degrades quite easily if left to get dirty .

Calling on tile and grout cleaners is the best way to routinely solve this problem. With their knowledge and expertise, you will be free to relax and sit back without worrying about maintaining your tiles. If you decide to get your home tiled, start looking for a good cleaner, too.

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