Tiles are essential in making your home look neat. it is a good idea to have them, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and mudrooms. Tiles don’t only make the room look good but also keep those places cool. They’re easier to scrub, do not require frequent cleaning, and are also durable! So, after reading the benefits of having tiles, you might be inclines towards the idea of installing some in your own home too. However, there’s one thing you need to know: they are easy to work with but are not easy to install! Keep reading to know what installing the tile and renewing the seal looks like. Happy reading!
1. Installing A Tile
If you’ve seen tiles being installed, then you might have some idea about the work required to complete the process. But if you haven’t, then you should know that it is anything but simple. Measurements have to be taken, the wall or the floor where the tiles have to be placed has to be cleaned and prepped before making the necessary indentations and putting your tile down to finally get started. Once all the tiles are put in place, it’s time to seal them.
Anna Tis/Pexels | This task requires precision and a lot of patience
2. Renewing The Seal
When you first install the tile, you don’t just forget about them. Over time, dirt will accumulate on and around them and they will also be subjected to a number of everyday objects, which will lead to the degradation of the grout present between the tiles. Once you begin to see the cracks, you’ll know it is time to renew the seal. However, not every tile requires sealing! So, to understand which tile requires sealing and which does not, do not leave this article midway.
La Miko/Pexels | Sealing your tile is important to keep the water out from damaging your home
3. Seal The Deal
If you notice any leakage or water damage on the walls or the floor below, then you should know that there is some ‘leaky’ business going on. However, the best way to know if your tiles require sealing is by conducting a simple test: drop some water on the tiles and if it beads up and shows no sign of absorption, then there’s no need of sealing. However, if the water sinks, then you have a problem on your hands.
Max Vakhtbovytch/Pexels | Just because your house is recently done, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check
Tiles generally require sealing once every few years. So, if you have tiles at your house or office, make sure to do the test and see if there’s a need for renewing the seal.
