Use and maintenance
Cleaning, protection and care of tiled surfaces | |
Besides good design and correct laying, the quality of a ceramic tile covering also depends on the care of the consumer.
Despite being a resistant material, the tile needs particular care with regards to maintenance, cleaning and protection.
The cleaning aspect requires a specific attention to detergents; the use of acidic and particularly aggressive substances may in fact damage both the tiles and the joints.
Moreover, it’s advisable to use abrasive instruments sparingly, especially in the case of glossy surfaces, being more vulnerable to visible scratches and marks.
Keeping the floor clean limits and prevents the presence of those types of dirt, like dust and sand, which can damage the tiles.
As to protection, ceramic floors are only moderately resistant to impacts. Care must therefore be taken to avoid the falling of heavy objects, and to protect areas where objects may fall more frequently or easily.
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