Unglazed tiles are more appropriate for floorings; glazed tiles look great for shower walls and backsplashes. Unglazed tiles are more slip resistant and scratch resistant, but more vulnerable to stains. They also might not come in the colours you desire.
Ceramic Tile For Bathrooms and Kitchens
Looking to upgrade your bathroom or kitchen? We professionally install ceramic tile exactly to your specifications. Whether it’s ceramic tile flooring or walls, this durable material is the perfect material for any place exposed to water. Ceramic will stand up to whatever moisture you throw at it, making for beautiful-looking ceramic backsplashes and showers that are guaranteed to impress.
With 30 years experience installing ceramic and other materials, Adam’s Flooring will make your next bathroom or kitchen project as great as possible. We offer free quotes for installation and a labour warranty, servicing the London and St. Thomas areas!
Instructions for Ceramic Tile Care
Despite being incredibly durable, ceramic tile needs cleaning and caring. Here are some easy tips to keep your tile looking shiny and new:
• If you have ceramic tile flooring, dirt, sand, and other particulate matter can scratch the surface and make it dull. Sweep and vacuum tile flooring regularly, and mop with a mild detergent. Don’t use a sponge mop, which pushes the dirt into the grout and makes it more difficult to clean.
• Once grout gets stained, it can be incredibly hard to clean. It’s a very porous substance that absorbs a lot of grease and dirt, making it easy to stain. Make sure to clean the grout regularly using a specially-formulated grout cleaner and follow the instructions. Rinse with water to clean out any remaining cleaner.
• When cleaning the grout, don’t use a metal brush, as it could scratch the ceramic tile.
• Acid and bleach products shouldn’t be used regularly.
• If you have furniture on the ceramic tile, use furniture pads on chair and table legs to prevent scratching.
Glazed vs Unglazed Ceramic Tile
Sometimes, ceramic tile comes with a glaze, made with liquid glass baked onto the tile under intense heat. It provides unique designs, colours, and textures to the ceramic, and protects the tile from stains.
Some glazed ceramic tile can be scratch and stain resistant, easy to clean, and slip resistant (for bathrooms), but these have to picked out; not all glazed tiles come with these features. If the glaze is scratched, though, it cannot be refinished – it has to be replaced.
Other Services
Hardwood
There is nothing like the look of a cleaned and beautifully maintained hardwood floor. This look can enhance any room, but it might need your careful attention.
Laminate
Laminate flooring is durable, water resistant, and comes in many designs and styles, making it perfect for a wide variety of living spaces.
Vinyl
We take pride in installing vinyl flooring, including luxury vinyl, properly and professionally with proper tools and prep needed to get the job done right.