{"id":38140,"date":"2026-10-14T21:25:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T21:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/emeryville-showroom-appointments-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:44:23","slug":"tiletips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/tiletips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tile Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-section wd-c7182292\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-58306233\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-align wd-animation wd-transform wd-animation-slide-from-bottom wd_delay_150 wd-9eef40e5\">tile tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-align wd-animation wd-transform wd-animation-slide-from-bottom wd_delay_250 wd-03bfc5e8\">Tile <span class=\"wd-highlight\">Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-gallery wd-carousel-container wd-caption-mask wd-f3501632\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wd-carousel-inner\"><div class=\"wd-carousel wd-grid\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:2;--wd-col-md:2;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:30px;--wd-gap-sm:10px;\"><div class=\"wd-carousel-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-gallery-item wd-carousel-item wd-a69a0ad0\"><div class=\"wd-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1040\" class=\"wp-image-37309\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/minicera_verdeforesta.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/minicera_verdeforesta.jpg 800w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/minicera_verdeforesta-150x195.jpg 150w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/minicera_verdeforesta-500x650.jpg 500w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/minicera_verdeforesta-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/minicera_verdeforesta-615x800.jpg 615w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/minicera_verdeforesta-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-gallery-item wd-carousel-item wd-bbce80d7\"><div class=\"wd-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-38142\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1-128x160.jpg 128w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUPERGRES_gracy-caramel_IneOut_P1-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wd-nav-arrows wd-pos-sep wd-hover-1 wd-icon-1\"><div class=\"wd-btn-arrow wd-prev\"><div class=\"wd-arrow-inner\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wd-btn-arrow wd-next\"><div class=\"wd-arrow-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wd-nav-pagin-wrap text-center wd-style-shape wd-hide-md-sm wd-hide-sm\"><ul class=\"wd-nav-pagin\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-row wd-align-is-lg-center wd-59c95079\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-139da954\">TILE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR TILE &amp; STONE BEAUTIFUL FOR YEARS TO COME<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\" wd-social-icons wd-style-bordered wd-size-small social-share wd-shape-circle  wd-cfe56ee3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/tiletips\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" wd-social-icon social-facebook\" aria-label=\"Facebook social link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/share?url=https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/tiletips\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" wd-social-icon social-twitter\" aria-label=\"X social link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/tiletips\/&#038;media=https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.svg&#038;description=Tile%20Tips\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" wd-social-icon social-pinterest\" aria-label=\"Pinterest social link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/tiletips\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" wd-social-icon social-linkedin\" aria-label=\"Linkedin social link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/telegram.me\/share\/url?url=https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/tiletips\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" wd-social-icon social-tg\" aria-label=\"Telegram social link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-row wd-e55f8fcc\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-column wd-3e08a9a2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-infobox wd-hover-parent wd-icon-start wd-94a33069\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-icon wd-75cd551c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-image-37446\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/porcelains.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/porcelains.png 512w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/porcelains-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/porcelains-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/porcelains-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/porcelains-160x160.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-dir-col-md wd-dir-col-sm wd-a3346a8d\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-6035724a\">PORCELAIN TILE &#8211; CLEANING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-095dfe6e\">Most glazed porcelain tiles require a regular cleaning schedule with an acid free detergent, soft cloth or mop and clean water. Frequent changing of the water will prevent dirty mop water build up in textured areas of the glaze and the grout lines. We recommend cleaning <a href=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/product-category\/tile\/porcelaintile\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"45\">Porcelain Tile<\/a> with MORE Stone &amp; Tile Cleaner, available in our showrooms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-column wd-e96c6807\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-infobox wd-hover-parent wd-icon-start wd-325b6473\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-icon wd-47c3967e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-image-37449\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ceramics.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ceramics.png 512w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ceramics-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ceramics-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ceramics-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ceramics-160x160.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-dir-col-md wd-dir-col-sm wd-96eb7152\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-56978ede\">CERAMIC TILE &#8211; CLEANING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e80e8c51\">Most glazed ceramic wall tiles do not require sealing. However, crackled (or crazed) ceramics should be treated with a penetrating sealer prior to grouting to prevent staining. Regular cleaning with gentle soap that contains no acids and a soft cloth is recommended for <a href=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/product-category\/tile\/ceramictile\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"40\">Ceramic Tiles<\/a>. Avoid the use of cleaners that contain phosphoric or glycolic acids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-column wd-2444f7e4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-infobox wd-hover-parent wd-icon-start wd-0da90f66\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-icon wd-a73599e6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-image-37451\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stones.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stones.png 512w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stones-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stones-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stones-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stones-160x160.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-dir-col-md wd-dir-col-sm wd-5d853207\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b3a956f5\">NATURAL STONE TILE &#8211; CLEANING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-52cbe297\">To protect stone floors, walls and counters, we recommend using a penetrating sealer <span class=\"wd-highlight\">prior<\/span> to grouting. Care must be taken to avoid cleaning natural stone tiles with harsh or abrasive cleaners, especially those that contain phosphoric or glycolic acids. Be aware that acidic materials such as vinegar and lemon juice can etch some stone surfaces such as limestone. Occasional deep cleaning may be required to restore and maintain your <a href=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/product-category\/stonetile\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"31\">Stone Tile <\/a>original finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-row wd-5e9fcea7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-column wd-c191dd44\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-infobox wd-hover-parent wd-icon-start wd-03b6d9a4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-icon wd-776f2772\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wd-chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-dir-col-md wd-dir-col-sm wd-e1a1b38f\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-2ac5a1c7\">INSTALLATION TIPS &#8211; TILE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2d21a78f\">Rectified versus Pressed, which is for me? This depends on how close you would like your grout joint and how modern a look you would like. A rectified tile means that it is saw cut on all four edges, and allows for a tighter grout joint. We recommend at least a 2mm grout joint for all rectified tiles, and most factories recommend you stagger your rectified tiles at the 1\/3rd point of each tile if setting rectangular tiles. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-column wd-bd184951\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-infobox wd-hover-parent wd-icon-start wd-fb3233c6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-icon wd-d285bc17\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wd-chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-dir-col-md wd-dir-col-sm wd-bf194b3f\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b56f44c7\">INSTALLATION TIPS &#8211; STONE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-50f39eee\">Natural stone varies from piece to piece. Differences in color, veining, mineral deposits, shade, texture and surface movement are inherent characteristics of natural stone. Be sure to check all pieces prior to setting and we recommend using a good quality penetrating sealer prior to setting. During installation, be sure to mix your tiles randomly to achieve a more natural varied appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-column wd-92523feb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-infobox wd-hover-parent wd-icon-start wd-f6145b84\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-icon wd-8f742fae\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wd-chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-dir-col-md wd-dir-col-sm wd-d69bfaf5\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5d48af6a\">WE ARE HERE TO HELP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-666345c1\">Do you have questions about your Tile installation project? Whether you&#8217;re installing Ceramic Tile in your bathroom or Porcelain Tile in your kitchen, our staff is here to assist with any question or concern you have. With years and years of knowledge, our showroom personnel can help you avoid any potential issues and achieve the tile installation that will last for many years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-row wd-6662c366\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-column wd-0a811288\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-infobox wd-hover-parent wd-icon-start wd-c7942920\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-icon wd-79f4d5d4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wd-chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-container wd-dir-col wd-dir-col-md wd-dir-col-sm wd-8b80f5c4\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b65cc557\">CLEANING YOUR KITCHEN TILE QUICKLY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d1e1f248\">An easy, hassle-free way to clean your kitchen tile is gathering three ingredients that you may even have at home already. The three ingredients are hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and baking soda. Start by mixing a cup of baking soda with half a cup of hydrogen peroxide. Then add two teaspoons of dish soap and mix well. Use a small spoon to spread the cleaning solution you made into the grout around your kitchen and let it sit for ten minutes. After that, you can use a brush to scrub your kitchen tile! Cleaning brushes work best because they are bigger and you can cover more surface area, but a toothbrush would work too. Let the solution dry and then sweep or vacuum up what is left on the kitchen tile. To finish off the process take a damp rag or a mop and wipe your kitchen tile clean. Of course if need a solution for heavier cleaning, we are happy to help with MORE Surface Care cleaners &#8211; available in our showrooms!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38140","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38140"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38149,"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38140\/revisions\/38149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/italics.org\/v3.1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}