When we start discussing Ceramic & Natural Stone, the first thought we have is how wonderful this product category is for long term durability and ease of maintenance. In reality, the most exciting part is designing interesting floors, showers, tub decks, and so much more. No other category gives us the creative freedom of Ceramic & Natural Stone.
We start the process by showing the available colors and textures. The Tile Showroom features an innovative fixture that has large swinging arms with various Tile Settings that illustrates many of the possibilities. Our staff will ask for your ideas once you have a Ceramic or Natural Stone selected. Then it becomes our job to create the unique look that best fits your environment and lifestyle. Our Tile Showroom is all about using your imagination. Two people could select the same product, yet once installed, two totally distinctive rooms come alive.
Ceramic and Natural Stone are more than beautiful. Tile is one of the most durable produtcs you can invest in. It can withstand the heaviest traffic and cleans with little effort. Wonderful in-floor heating systems are becoming more and more popular to make ceramic floors warm and inviting!
One of the best features of Ceramic is how easy it is to maintain. Regular sweeping in addition to a mop and soapy water will take care of most spots. In the past it was the grout that put you on your hands and knees scrubbing for hours. Not anymore, there are new lines of grout, which are less abrasive and easier to keep clean. Sealing the grout after installation is another way to help keep it clean. Sealers are easy to apply and do a good job at resisting stains from daily use.
Natural Stone requires a little extra care. Prior to installation these products need to be sealed, which not only helps in future cleaning, sealers enhance the natural beauty of the Stone. Marble, Limestone, and Travertine are calcium based stones which react unfavorably to acids and acidic based cleaners. Using these cleaners on these surfaces will lead to a permanent dulling of the finish. Granite and other non-calcium based stones are unaffected by acids and most harsh cleaners, which makes them excellent choices for kitchens and baths.
www.aquamix.com is a great source to get further cleaning product information.
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