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Cracks, Stains, and Dirty Grout- Caring for Tile

Unique Flooring is a family-owned flooring business in Oceanside, California that sells hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, laminate wood flooring, laminate tile flooring, vinyl flooring, area rugs, bamboo and cork flooring, carpet and countertops. PHONE: (760) 945-0010 EMAIL: tony@uniqueflooringsd.com WEBSITE: http://www.UniqueFlooringSD.com FACEBOOK: http://tinyurl.com/uniqueflooring ******************************************* Cracks, stains, and dirty grout -- these are the three tile terrors that every homeowner with tile dreads. Hi, I'm Tony Oliva, owner of Unique Flooring in Oceanside, California. In this video, I'm going to give you the tips you need to combat these tile terrors. I'll show you how to prevent cracks and stains in your tile and help you make peace with the fact that your grout will never be 100% clean. CRACKS: Certain types of tile are susceptible to chipping or cracking, specifically ceramic, granite, porcelain, terra cotta and glass tiles. Tiles can crack for all sorts of reasons, including the obvious -- dropping heavy items on them -- and the not so obvious -- walking on tile in high heels. Another common cause of cracks in tile is having an unstable subfloor beneath. The best way to prevent cracks in tile is to make sure the subfloor is smooth and then to treat the tile as gently as possible. Don't push heavy objects across tile, ask guests to take off shoes before walking on tile and put down rugs in areas that get heavy foot traffic to soften the wear. Hairline factures in tile may be able to be sealed with epoxy, but if you have a large crack or chip, then the tile will need to be replaced. In most cases, you won't be able to pull up and replace just a single tile; you'll have to hire a professional to pull up a large section. It can be a huge and expensive hassle, which is why it's better to just prevent cracks in the first place. STAINS: All tiles are porous to some degree, which means that they absorb moisture. Certain material, such as ceramic and porcelain, are less porous than others, like marble and granite. No matter what type of tile you have -- watch out for stains. Something like grape juice or red wine can easily soak into your tile and prove impossible to remove. Remember what I said above about what a hassle it is to replace cracked tile? The same goes for stained tile. To prevent tile stains, put down rugs in areas where staining is the most likely to occur, such near a sink, fridge, or kitchen table. If you do have a spill, clean it up immediately. Blot the spill. Don't press down on it or spread it around. Once the liquid has been cleaned, go over the tile with a wet cloth or towel. If the stain is still present, you'll want to try and clean the tile with a chemical cleaner made specifically for your type of tile. There are also certain chemical poultices that can be applied to try and draw out the stain. GROUT: Trying to keep grout clean can be an infuriating endeavor. No matter how much you clean them, they always seem to be dirty. To some degree, you'll need to accept that your grout will never be 100% clean. Dust, dirt and debris naturally collect in the grout, and stains soak in, especially if you have white grout. Keep the grout as clean as possible by sweeping, vacuuming , and mopping your tile on a regular basis. You may also want to use a chemical floor cleaner that is made for your type of tile. If you have white grout, you may want to bleach the grout every couple of months (2 -- 4 times a year is typical). Just be aware that bleaching probably won't turn your grout the pearly white you were expecting. Whatever you do, don't bleach dark-colored grout, or it won't be dark for long! If you hate to see dirty grout, consider putting in a dark grout, which won't show stains and dirt as readily. Or, you can always choose hardwood floors instead! Hopefully this video has helped soothe your fears of the three big tile terrors: cracks, stains and dirty grout. With a little precaution and some patience, these monsters don't have to haunt you or your tile any longer. At Unique Flooring, our job is to put the perfect flooring under your feet! Thanks for watching! This video was produced by VideoSpot Generate quality leads online with simple videos http://www.yourvideospot.com