how can i clean my ceramic floor so that it is stainless?

Q. I get alot of stains on my ceramic floor even though my shoes are clean! I only mop it using light detergent.. is there a way to make it stainless? it's very irritating you know

A. I've seen a vinegar/water mix work wonders on some tile before.....

How Close Together can you Set Ceramic Floor Tiles?

Q. We are reflooring our entryway and hall with ceramic floor tile. We want to create a "seamless" look with the ceramic tiles. As a result, we want to set the tiles as close together as possible.
I like to have no space between the tiles, it look nicer.

A. use sand under & I think it will work

What do I need to do to prep a heated plywood floor to lay ceramic floor tiles? Is there a special mastic/glue

Q. I would like to know how to prep and install Ceramic floor tile on a heated plywood floor. Is there a better underlayment? sheeting? special glue/mastic?

How about the tile themselves, should the be 'special?

Is there a particular grout that is needed to withstand expansion/shrinkage?

Thanks!!

A. i agree with twonk. tile is not meant to be glued directly to plywood. an underlayment is needed to sufficiently set tile over wood. a 1/4" hardibacker is enough, or 1/2" durock or hardibacker if you choose. thinset the hardibacker/durock to plywood with a multiflex thinset (ultraflex II is recommended available at lowes, or laticrete if you choose, but make sure it says multiflex on it.) with a 1/4" notch trowel and screw board every 6 inches. then set your tile. there's no "special" tile. :) just pick what you like. no mastic! mastic is for certain applications on walls. remember the thinset rules: 3/8" notch of thinset for any tile up to 12", 1/2" notch for tiles between 13" and 16" and 3/4" for any tile 18" or more. no special grout is needed. mapei from lowes is a better grout than custom from home depot, in my opinion. good luck!

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