how do you remove scratches from kitchen ceramic floor tile?
Sep 18, 2006 by Dianna B | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have white ceramic tile in my kitchen and I have some scratches on different tiles how do I remove these scratches? Is there anything that I can buy to help make these scratches disappear?
there area fillers and recerficers out there....the company of each tile maker has there own products...i hear it all the time on the DIYnet.com boards.
go to a flooring store and see what they recommend.
D S | Sep 18, 2006
Think about replacing the individual tiles if possible.
Good luck.
Smilin' Fred | Sep 18, 2006
Who do i call to check out water leakage from my kitchen ceramic tile floors?
Aug 14, 2007 by advice needed.... | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I just noticed that on the floor near our sink/dishwater, water is coming up from the ceramic tile floor. when i wipe it and clean it up, water comes up. Who do i call to fix it? a plumber for the leak, but who do i call for the floors to make sure there is no mold.
The plummer would be a good place to start, go from there and see what kind of damage has been done.
HEAVENLYTREASURE | Aug 22, 2007
How do I repair the grout on my kitchen ceramic tile floor?
Aug 22, 2008 by Mema | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
When we moved in this house, my husband put down terra cotta colored tile with dark brown grout. He never did it before and must have made a mistake. Plus he never got around to sealing it. Now in some areas the grout has turned a much lighter color. Does anyone know what we can do to return those areas to a dark brown. Thanks!
Yes I know, its very easy. Purchase a tool called a grout saw in Lowe's, Home Depot or your local Tile Distributor. Its not really a saw but rather an tool with a handle and a ruff surface at the end. Some grout saws have two different blades at the end, you can keep them together and then reverse the blades after several applications. Go back and forth slowly between the tiles to remove the old or damage grout. Go down as much as you can but you do not need to remove all the grout, just most of it. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove excess loose grout. Mix the new grout and apply onto your tiled floor. Clean up good removing grout stains from the tiles itself. Let dry for 24 hours, do not walk on floor. Purchase the smallest amount of a good sealer (spend the money, its much better that the cheaper one) and apply the way the bottle tells you to. Let dry another 24 hours. Problem solved. You can go onto my wet site for detail info.
Nick the Tile Man | Aug 22, 2008
What color paint would compliment light yellow kitchen ceramic tile counter tops?
Aug 24, 2007 by Melly | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I'm thinking a dark plum color. I should also add that I have dark oak cabinets and 2 large windows. I also have dark oak paneling that I'm debating on removing or painting a cream color. HELP! :)
I would go with a light sage/celedon color. Or a seafoam. A really really light green basically.
nekia_77 | Aug 24, 2007
What can I use to clean my kitchen ceramic tile floor?
Dec 09, 2008 by jonlp68 | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
A mop just pushes dirt around so they never get clean. I was thinking of getting a Hoover spin-scrub machine? Are these good? Any other ideas?
I use the Hoover Spin scrub. It works very well. My floors have alot of traffic...kids, dogs...I have to clean it about every other day. The machine is less work, (since I have lung disease), and gets it very clean. The only problem with it is, it won't reach the area under the overhang of the cabinets. This has to be done by hand...These machines are fairly expensive, but I think they're worth it, and the floor dries much quicker.
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