Welcome to NATCO the North American Tile Cleaning Organization.
We provide professional DIY tips and techniques for cleaning, sealing and restoring all types of tile, grout and stone.
The North American Tile Cleaning Organization's website is operated by tile and grout cleaning professionals. Our website is designed to give professional advise for DIYers and contractors alike. Our professional tips and advice can save you a lot of time, money and frustration when cleaning and restoring your tile, grout and stone.
Understanding what is involve to clean and restore your tile and grout can help you make a good decision when hiring a professional contractor to do the work for you. You can read more HERE about how to hire a tile and grout cleaning and restoration contractor.
Our Latest Tile, Grout And Stone Cleaning And Restoration Tips...
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Applying grout between the tiles is usually the final step
in a tile installation. A good looking grouting job
can enhance the look of a tile installation. A sloppy or
improper grouting procedure can ruin the look of a tile
installation. Many mistakes involved in grouting tiles can
not be repaired so it is important to apply the grout correctly. [...]
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Granite is a natural stone that can become stained, etched or discolored
over time. Granite is one of the most
durable, dense and chemical resistant natural stones but it should
still be sealed to protect it. Granite countertop can
also absorb food contaminates allowing bacteria to grow in the stone.
Sealing your granite countertop is
the best way to protect it and keep in looking beautiful for years to
come. [...]
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Cleaning ceramic tiles requires using the correct tile and grout cleaning products and procedures.
Ceramic tiles are typically easy to clean but the grout between the tiles is usually much more difficult to clean.
Ceramic tiles are dense non porous products that will not typically be
damaged by most tile cleaning products or scrub pads. Therefore you can
use aggressive tile cleaning products combined with aggressive scour
pads to scrub the grout clean without damaging the tiles. [...]
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Removing the grout haze will restore the original beauty the tiles had before they were grouted.
Grout haze is a cement based film left on the tiles after they
have been grouted. Removing this grout haze can be extremely
difficult if has been allowed to dry on the tiles. On the other hand
if the grout haze is immediately removed after the tiles have been
grouted then it is relatively easy to remove. [...]
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How to seal ceramic tiles to make dull looking ceramic tiles look shiny and new again.
Many times people want their ceramic tiles to look shiny or have a matte
type of reflective finish. A topical sealer is the best way to give ceramic tiles some type of glossy looking reflective appearance. There are many
issues that must be considered first before applying a topical sealer to
a ceramic tile installation. [...]
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Tips for darkening grout and giving it a more even looking appearance.
The installed color of grout can look too light for a variety of
other reasons. Grout can also have a splotchy look to
it of light and dark colored areas throughout the grout. The look of the
grout can ruin the look of the entire tile installation. Luckily
there are ways to darken grout and make it have a more even
looking appearance. [...]
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Black shower mold can make your ceramic tile shower look ugly
and create an unsanitary condition in your home. Mold growing in the shower grout can start getting into the walls of your home. The shower mold can become a breeding ground for toxic black mold to live and thrive. Bacteria, germs and other harmful pathogens can also start growing in your shower that can cause health problems for your family and pets. [...]
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You can read some valuable information and tips on how to hire a tile, grout and stone cleaning and restoration contractor at our contractor information page here. Tile and Grout Cleaning and Restoration Contractor.