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Danger – Tiles Can React Badly To Acids Such As Fruit Juices and Vinegar! »

Visitor’s Question – “Hello, I have recently had some metallic effect glass mosaic tiles fitted in a bathroom but unfortunately the tiler did not remove the excess grout (cement based) and it has hardened and does not remove by normal scrubbing. I’ve tried a mild (diluted) acid based grout remover on a sample tile but [...]

What Are Quarry Tiles? »

Quarry tiles are a building construction material, usually 1/2 to 3/4 inches (13 to 19 mm) in thickness, made by the extrusion process from natural clay or shales. Sizes and shapes The most traditional size in the US is nominally 6 inches by 6 inches by 1/2 inch thick. Other common sizes include 4 inches [...]

Your Guide To Ceramic Tile Cutters »

Ceramic tile cutters are used to cut tiles to a required size or shape. They come in a number of different forms, from basic manual devices to complex attachments for power tools. Hand Tools Mass produced ceramic tiles of medium to soft grades are cut easily with hand tools. The glazed surface of the tile [...]

What Are Riverstone Pebble Tiles? »

Riverstone Pebble Tiles are a composite material made up of marble pebbles or pieces of natural stone in different sizes, bound together with a transparent white or coloured resin.Manufacture The material is made by adding resin to marble or stone pebbles laid down on a moulding measuring 83cm x 223cm. One side is polished and [...]