Cleaning your porcelain tiles

Porcelain Tiles

Choosing floor tiles for your home can be a tricky decision. You need to select floor tiles that are not just compatible with the home decor but also comfortable for all the family members. A lot of home-owners prefer to have porcelain floor tiles for their floors. The reason for this is porcelain floor tiles are easy to clean and maintain. If you wish to know how to clean porcelain tiles, then read further.

Cleaning Unpolished Porcelain Tiles

First you need to sweep off any dirt or dust that has accumulated on the floors. Use hot water and a cleansing solution to wet the floor and nearly saturate it, and let the cleaning solution remain on the floors for ten to fifteen minutes. Care should be taken that the solution does not dry out. This procedure should be carried out by cleansing smaller areas of the floor. If the stains are not getting removed, use an abrasive scrub and gently scrub the floor tiles with the cleansing solution. Once all the stains are removed, drain away the dirty water and rinse the tiles with fresh, cool water.

Cleaning Polished Porcelain Tiles

For cleaning polished or glazed porcelain tiles, you need to first vacuum out the dirt and the dust from the floor. Instead of a broom, use an untreated, dry mop to clean the floor tiles. Use a mild cleansing solution to mop the polished floor tiles. Remember that the concentration of the cleansing agent should be 50% less than what is used to clean unpolished floor tiles. After using the cleansing solution, rinse the tiles with clean water two-three times. Dry the floor tiles properly to augment the shine and also to avoid any water marks on the tiles.

Saving space in the kitchen ..



Kitchen Decor



Designing the kitchen space is surely a tedious process as it requires a lot of thought to be poured in. While designing the kitchen space, you have to pay a lot of attention to the storage aspect as you will be storing a lot of accessories in the kitchen. Here are some easy tips to organise your kitchen the correct way.

Uncluttered look

The fundamental part of designing any kitchen is to free up as much space as possible. Keep only those accessories around the worktop which are required for everyday cooking and cleaning. Those accessories which are not used on a day-to day basis should be neatly stuffed into the cabinets. It always helps to remove all the unnecessary items from the worktops and counter-tops. Keeping your kitchen clutter-free will surely help you to design an ergonomic kitchen.

Kitchen cabinets

For storing all the culinary items, you will be requiring a lot of storage space. You will have to create kitchen cabinets to store all the accessories. While designing the cabinets, a good thing to do is create the cabinets close to the ceiling. You can stuff the items which you use on an occasional basis into these cabinets. Although these cabinets will be difficult to reach, they will surely save a lot of your kitchen space and you can use the available space for different purposes.

Pot racks

You can free up a lot of drawer space by using pot racks mounted on the ceiling. Pot racks come in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes. You can easily find one that suits your kitchen decor and your personal tastes and style.

Wall tiles- A new look to your home



TILING THE WALLS



Interior designing is a subjective topic. What look one might like for their home may be completely detested by some another. When you take up interior designing, you need to follow your instincts and stick to what you like for your home not with standing what others will think of it.

Tiling the Walls

For instance, instead of painting the walls, you can go for tiling them. Wall tiles look amazing on the walls and give a decent and a neat appearance to the wall. They not just beautify the look of the walls but also look unique compared to the drab appearance of the same old wall paints. Wall tiles come in a pool of colours, textures and designs so you will not face any difficulty in finding the right wall tiles for your home walls. Such is the variety available that you can let your imagination run wild and find wall tiles that are tailor made to suit your tastes and preferences.
With wall tiles, you can create different types of look on the walls. You can opt for light blue tiles to create an oceanic feel on the wall. You can opt for crystal textured tiles to create a swimming pool like appearance for the walls. If you want a metallic look for your walls, then you can opt for wall tiles that have a metallic texture. Wall tiles with a metallic texture are newly invented and they are counted as one of the stylish designs for tiles. From conventional looking to the more sophisticated modern ones, wall tiles are slowly making their presence felt in the tile market.

Selecting tiles for your patio !!

Outdoor Tiles

If you have a patio outside your house, then you may be confused as to how to design the flooring of the patio. There are various options you have when designing the floor of the patio. Tiles are an indisputable choice when it comes to flooring the patio. Neatly designed tiles add value and beauty to the patio. While selecting tiles for the patio, you can select different types like hardwood tiles, cobblestone pavers and slate tiles. All these types are not just economical but also look attractive and last for many years. Let’s look at few of them.

Cobblestone pavers

Cobblestone pavers are a great option when choosing tiles for your patio. Cobblestone pavers can be laid easily without the use of any mortar or adhesive. You can get really creative with the floor of your patio with cobblestone pavers as they come in a range of sizes and shapes. Cobblestone pavers can be fitted on the top side of the compressed stone in any pattern that you desire. To connect the stones better, you can put polymeric stones between the tiles. This will keep the tiles well-knit together. Water the polymeric sand so that it becomes hard enough.

Slate

You can also have stone tiles for your patio. Having the flooring of your patio designed in natural slate tiles can be good thing to do. However, you should pay attention to the grade of the slate that you choose. Some low quality slate tiles will wear off soon and the tiles will become thinner and thinner which you may not like. Always opt for high quality slate tiles for your patio as these will not just last longer but will also give your patio a regal, contemporary look.

Three benefits offered by ceramic tiles

Ceramic Tiles

Interior decoration has taken a whole new meaning in recent times. In the past, people used to stick to the traditional designs when it came to decorating their houses. However, times have changed and people do not shy anymore to experiment with their home interior designs. Flooring is an integral part of home decoration. When it comes to choosing the flooring, there are many options that one has. Ceramic flooring is one of them. Ceramic tiles have gained much popularity in recent times due to their innumerable features. Some of these features are explained below.

Low On Maintenance

Ceramic tiles are low on maintenance and as such, you do not have to invest a lot to keep them intact. You must note the fact that some amount of servicing is required for any type of flooring but ceramic tiles come the closest when it comes to low maintenance. Ceramic tiles need to be applied the sealant after every four years. Apart from this, regular cleaning is all that is required to make them look shining and glossy. However, if you do not mind spending few bucks extra, you can opt for solvents available in the market that help to increase the shine of your ceramic tiles.

Cost Effective

Of all the flooring options available in the market today, tiles remain the most cost-effective option when it comes to flooring. If you are looking for cost effective yet long lasting tiles, then there can be nothing better than ceramic tiles as these are known to have long shelf-life. With ceramic tiles, the initial installation costs may be higher, but you need to keep the long term costs in mind before opting for any type of tiles. With ceramic tiles, long term costs are almost negligible as there are low on upkeep and maintenance.

Stain Resistant

A unique feature of ceramic tiles is that they are stain resistant as well as they do not fade easily and thus, they can be used in any part of the home, including bathroom and kitchen.

Four simple ways to augment your home look



Home Decor

 It is a common perception that redesigning your home can be an expensive and a tedious process. People abstain from redecorating their homes for years because of the perceived high costs. However, home redecorating is not that expensive as it seems to be. If done in the correct manner, it can be an inexpensive and a simple task. Here are some easy tips on how to cut costs while redesigning your home.

Theme

Before you take up the task of redecorating your home, you need to chalk out on a theme in which you want to design your home. Let your imagination run wild and try to come up with an idea that not only suits your pocket but will also enhance your home interiors. While deciding on the apt theme for your home, different factors come into play like your family size, background, individual tastes and preferences. Your family should arrive on a consensus when it comes to deciding the theme for the home.

Space

The space available in your home plays a lion’s share while deciding on the type of décor you should have. The more the space in the house, then more you have to spend on redecorating it and thus space is like a deciding factor. However, you should not feel disappointed if you have a large carpet area. Home decor could be done in such a way that certain sections of the house are kept idle, adding to the liquidity of the space. This not only helps to save costs, but also add to the beauty of the home.

Wall paint

Though you may not completely agree with it, but painting your walls in new colours can surely accentuate the appearance of your home. White remains the undisputed colour when it comes to painting the walls. This is because white complements almost every type of décor that you select for the room.

Natural light

One of the simplest ways to brighten up your room is to let natural sunlight come in. No artificial light can replicate the effects of a nice, warm sunlight and thus sunlight should be allowed to enter the room. Natural light also brings a lot of positive vibes in the room and this helps to make your home look cosy and comfortable.

Kitchen layout- Choosing a right one for your kitchen !!

Kitchen Layout

In the earlier days, kitchens were a small, dingy area at the rear end of the house. They were not given much importance and were only meant for cooking purposes. However, times have changed and people are no shyer to experiment with their kitchen design. Different kitchen layouts are invented and each has their own advantages and disadvantages. While designing the kitchen space, the biggest hurdle is to how to make the kitchen area an open space and yet accommodate all the required accessories and appliances. We all like to have a kitchen that can have a small dining area. Space constraints, however, prevent us from including a dining region.

Choosing The Layout

While choosing the layout of the kitchen, different factors need to be considered. You need to decide whether you want an island kitchen. An island kitchen will surely cost you more and you need to be ready to spend that amount. You also have to determine the design of your kitchen. Do you want your kitchen to be designed in a modern or traditional way? Next you have to decide what all appliances you want in your kitchen. Remember not to crowd your kitchen with too many appliances and only keep those that are essential. You also have to decide what type of lights you want in the kitchen. You can have light fixtures attached to the ceilings of the kitchen or you can have those fixtures fixed beneath the kitchen cabinets.
Choosing a right kitchen layout is very important no matter whether you are remodelling an existing kitchen or designing a new one in your new residence. You may choose between an island layout or a peninsula layout depending on the location of your kitchen. What is important is that there should be good connectivity between the kitchen and the dining area. An island kitchen layout will enable the cook to have a conversation with other members of the family and not make him/her feel isolated in the kitchen.