Making Your Remodel Last

| Saturday, October 1, 2011
By Seth Cupomire


When you remodel your home you want to protect all the work you had done. This may include the tile, granite, marble and more. The best way to protect your tile is to clean it, keep up on maintenance, sealing them using a sealant. By protecting your tile and natural stone you are prolonging the life of your materials and keeping them looking good. The last thing you want to do it ruin your tile by staining or scratching it.

Just by doing a simply sweep or mop of your floor you are greatly improving the chances that it will look good longer. Just by removing dirt from the surface decreases the chances that you will scratch the surface. You also remove dirt and grime that could enter your tile and stain it. This process is easy but it will differ depending on the type of material you have installed. You can always consult with a local professional on the best way to clean the material installed in your home.

Although cleaning may seem like it's the only thing you need to do, it is not. You need to keep up with other things like maxing and sealing your tile. You can even use rugs in certain areas to limit the amount of foot traffic your tile or floor receives. Just like cleaning, these techniques will change depending on the type of material you are protecting. Your local tile pro can help you with this.

Sealing is one of the most important things you can do to protect your materials. By sealing your tile or natural stone you are giving it a protective layer that will help stop water, dirt and other liquid from staining your material. Most people overlook this step but is really important if you are dealing with porous materials. Consult with a professional to see how to properly seal your materials.

When you invest in your home you always want to get the most for you money. By protecting your floor, wall, countertop, or backsplash will ensure you get the most amounts of years out of your remodel. If you are lucky you remodel will go out of style before it breaks down.




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