After having purchased the tiles or before you purchase the tiles, the one question that pops up on your mind is about the installation. Some people prefer to call the professionals for installation, if they feel that they would not be able to do a neat job. On the other hand, there are people who prefer to do the entire installation on their own after having purchased the tiles. No matter what, if you are equipped with the right set of tools, then you do not have to worry about anything, except having to do the job properly.

DIY or call a professional?

When you purchase the floor tiles from Carpet Mills, we provide you with two options for installation. One is to hire our professionals to do the work for you and two; you can complete the installation on your own using a manual. Either way, we are glad to help our clients if and when they have any requirements with the floor tiles. As mentioned earlier, people tend to prefer professional help, if they feel that they need a perfect installation job.

Installing the floor tiles

Here is a simple set of procedures that you can follow, if you prefer the DIY method for installation.

• Plan the layout for the tiles
• Mix and apply the thin-set
• Lay the tile and comb using a towel
• Cut the edges of the tiles using tile cutter if there is excess
• Mix and spread the grout
• Clean away the excess grout from tiles

There are different types of floor tiles that are being used by people around the world. With the advent of developments in technology, it has become easy to design and develop new range of tiles. Along with increasing the number of varieties, it has also become possible for the manufacturers to come up with tiles that are more durable than the ones that were produced before. If you ask people in the construction or the home decor business, they would advise you to buy the floor tiles that are being engineered using the latest technology, rather than the regular tiles.

Carpet Mills offers a wide range of tiles that have been prepared and manufactured using the latest and improved technologies that are currently available. You can be rest assured that the tiles that are available with us are of superior quality and we never compromise on the services that we offer to our clients. Some of the improved technologies that can be found in our tiles include:

• Vitrifying tiles using the hydraulic presses
• Double charge vitrifying of tiles for heavy duty purposes
• Glazing the surface of the tiles
• Full body vitrification of tiles
• Digital vitrification

Warranty

Before purchasing the tiles, it is your duty to check the warranty specifications. Warranty period would be calculated from the time you purchase the tiles from us. Make sure to check if the warranty period covers the repairs and replacements that each tile might require in the longer run.

After you have installed the tiles in your place, you need to understand that they too require constant care and maintenance just like the other amenities that are available in your house. The floor tiles would be able to serve you for a long time, only if you take care of it properly. Durability of the tiles does not only depend upon the material that they are made of, but also depend upon the level of maintenance that we offer to them from our side.

All the ranges of floor tiles available at Carpet Mills are easy to clean and are considered to be water proof. In a way, these qualities help to increase the life of the tiles that you wish to install at your place. You need to understand that each and every type of tile, be it the glazed, marble, ceramic, granites, stone or the faux wood, requires additional maintenance that may not be seen for the other.

Apart from the specific techniques, here is a list of common maintenance tips that you can use while cleaning the tiles.

• Before cleaning, vacuum the dry surface of the tiles using the vacuum cleaner
• Make sure to mop the tile flooring atleast once a week
• Use a mild detergent on the tiles and make sure to clean the surface with clean water
• Avoid using cleaning solutions rich in acids or bleach
• Prevent the usage of steel pads and scrubbing pads that might cause marks on the tiles after cleaning