Saturday, December 22, 2012

Ceramic tiles in a new home-can they be painted?

Q. I am moving into a different home with tan ceramic tiles in good condition in the bathroom. I am not a big fan of the color, and would like to paint them-is this possible and what is entailed?

A. Yes. It's a multi-step process, and your bathroom (shower and bath) won't be usable while it's going on.

Info:
http://www.helpwithdiy.com/painting/painting_ceramic_tiles.html

Is it possible to grow mold on ceramic tiles?
Q. I want to install ceramic tiles in my shower and i need to know if it's possible for mold to grow on it ?
what if there was a ceramic tile and a plastic sandwich bag and only had air? could mold still grow?

A. Yes. Mold can grow on virtually any surface that isn't treated with a mold retardant, it just needs the proper conditions to grow, which are humidity, slight heat and little or no light, along with some type of food source.

ADDITIONAL: If a ceramic tile was placed in a plastic sandwich bag, then mold could still grow. Plastic sandwich bags are not air tight when sealed, so something can still get in. Also, air has other things in it other than gas molecules, so it will carry sufficient moisture and food to allow mold to grow. If you were able to create an airtight seal on the bag and remove most or all of the air, then mold wouldn't be able to grow.

How can I Remove stain from my Kitchen ceramic Tiles?
Q. Trying to clean my kitchen's Ceramic tiles . Does any one know a good way to clean stain from Ceramic tiles and how to prevent it in future.

A. Hi there, in my judgment Ceramic tiles are made from refined clay and other material. Maintenance is important through routine cleaning with mild soap and water. If you have some stains to remove, try a few of these suggestions to get your tile looking new again.
1.Clean the stained area with plain water and a soft cloth. Dry thoroughly.
2.Put on gloves. Use these to protect your hands even if the product is considered natural or non-toxic.
3.Mix borax and lemon juice together on a disposable plate or bowl. The consistency should be a paste-like substance. Rub onto the stain and allow it to dry completely. Rinse the ceramic tile with water and repeat until stain is gone.
4.Use a mixture of a vinegar and salt to make a paste. Apply to the rust stain and wait 4 to 5 hours and then rinse with hot water. Repeat as necessary.
5.Consider purchasing a Lustro Italiano cleaning kit. Apply to area with a moistened, soft cloth. This Lustro Italiano will remove the stain and not scratch surfaces.
These are the steps you want to follows remove the stain from the tile. If you want more information visit the website I search it on a net it helps me a lot if you were interested visit the website which is given below.




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