How hard is it to clean ceramic tile? Does it require a special cleaner?
Wiping or damp-mopping regularly with water and an all-purpose cleaner will keep your ceramic wall and floor tile looking new. For heavy-duty cleaning of ceramic floor tile, use a scouring powder plus a nylon scrubbing pad. For really difficult stains, mop a scouring powder paste over the surface of the ceramic tile and let it stand about five minutes. Scrub it with a brush, rinse, and wipe dry. Ceramic wall tiles can simply be wiped clean. Avoid using steel wool pads and harsh cleaning compounds so your ceramic tile will maintain its luster. :: Q: Laying the tiles : Apply a quality ceramic tile adhesive on to the wall evenly using notched spreader. Place the first tile right into the corner of the wall, applying the bottom edge of the tile first, then firmly putting pressure on all four corners of the tile simultaneously. Fill the area of wall which can be covered with uncut tiles. Leave for hours. To fill the gaps between tiles already placed and the skirting board/floor or wall, mea