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How can you tell if the grout joints need to be resealed?
If you put a few drops of water on the grout and they bead up, the sealer is OK. If the water absorbs into the grout, it is time to reseal.
Is it difficult to replace a broken tile?
Something like this should be left to a professional. The grout around the broken tile is removed first, then the broken tile is carefully removed using a hammer and chisel. (Don't forget to wear goggles). Scrape up all the hard mortar or adhesive. Then replace the tile and regrout.
Does Daltile sell recycled tile?
Daltile Corporation has an environmentally friendly manufacturing process that recycles scrap tile (both fired and unfired) into the manufacturing process. The recycled tile has become a necessary raw material in those products for which the recycling is incorporated. It is Daltiles corporate objective to minimize any waste relating to our manufacturing operations. Both water and material recycling is widely practiced throughout our manufacturing operations.
Can wall tile be used on the floor?
Please refer to your installer for application recommendations. Your installer can clearly identify the application for which Daltile recommends each of its manufactured products.
Can floor tile be used on the wall?
Yes, when proper installation methods are followed. Refer to your installer for application recommendations. Exterior applications require special precautions and installation methods. Do not install floor tile on exterior walls unless the Daltile product catalog specifically recommends this application.
Can ceramic tile be used outdoors?
To be used outdoors, the tile must be frost proof and unglazed for floor use. Make sure the absorption rate is 0.5% or less.
What type of tile can be used around a fireplace?
Any tile can be used on the face of a fireplace. Putting the tile directly in the firebox is not recommended.
Can I use a high gloss tile on my kitchen countertops?
It is not recommended. Structurally it will be fine, but the gloss glaze will eventually show scratching.
What can I use to clean tile?
Wipe glazed wall tiles periodically using a cloth or sponge dampened with a non oil-based household cleaner. Vacuum glazed floor tiles regularly to remove dirt and other gritty particles, then damp mop or sponge with an all-purpose, non oil-based cleaner. Remember not to use ammonia, as it will discolor grout. Clean unglazed wall and floor tiles in a similar manner using a solution of water and soapless detergent instead of an all-purpose cleaner.
What can I use to clean grout?
For periodic deep cleaning of grout, a concentrated tile and grout cleaner should be used. Concentrated tile and grout cleaner is mixed with water, much like any common household cleaner. The floor should then be mopped and rinsed. Tile and grout cleaners are also available in a spray and wipe version. It is important to use a product specifically designed for grout and tile cleaning as other chemicals can bleach or stain grout.
Should I use a sealer on my floor tile?
Ceramic tile in either glazed or unglazed form do not need to be sealed. These products are impervious to moisture and topical sealers will not properly adhere to them. Also, you can not change or alter the appearance or the sheen of a ceramic tile by adding a sealer. Therefore, a sealer in not recommended for glazed and unglazed surfaces. However, temporary pre-grout sealers are often used on ceramic tile to keep fine color pigments from embedding into the microscopic pours of the tile during the grouting process. The sealer is removed after grouting. Sealers are designed to protect porous products and to provide wearable surfaces to porous products.
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