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Tile Design
Posted by: | CommentsThis tile design matches the ceiling of the office building.
Tile Project
Finished tile design
HGTV and City Tile like Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT)
Posted by: | CommentsI’ve seen on HGTV these new LVT’s. What is an LVT and where can I use them in my home?
Doug Young
LVT- stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile. These are great to use in every room in your home including baths, utility and kitchen. These are a much better option than a sheet vinyl because if you have a cut, etc. in an area, you can just replace that one tile. These are much more durable than regular sheet vinyl too.
City Tile comments on cleaning floors with vinegar and water
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Bona Products at City Tile
I’ve been told to clean my wood floors with vinegar and water, is this okay?
No. Vinegar is an acid, so with regular use, this can strip and harm your wood floors. City Tile recommends using BONA® for cleaning, protecting and restoring your hardwoods. Use this product about once a month and you should be able to maintain and protect your hardwoods. This product was designed by people in the hardwood industry with years of wood experience.
To clean your floors in between BONA cleanings, just use an electrostatic mop head to get up dust bunnies, and outside floor traffic on a regular basis. If you have spills, etc. between just use a mildly DAMP mop head w/ water to clean up
Carpet project was excellent
Posted by: | CommentsEverything about this project was excellent. Everyone I worked with was professional, courteous and helpful. My carpet is beautiful and we love it. Thank you.
Patty R.
I see ads for flooring at great prices, almost too good to be true, what is the catch?
Posted by: | CommentsValue is in the eye of the beholder, but it is important to understand what you are buying. Recently we had a customer who was in the process of buying tile and had seen the same product at a warehouse store at a better price. In further review, the customer found out the better price was for goods of second quality. The customer had to do lots of inquiry to discover this, as it was not advertised as seconds. She said “Why would I invest in my home, using quality installation and setting materials with a product that is second rate?” Also, consider the long-term problem possibilities of breakage due to material being second quality.
Let our trained, professional associates help determine your needs for your project. We can assist you from product selection, to installation, to care and maintenance – all at a very competitive price.
Hardwood floor resanding the dustless way
Posted by: | CommentsWe have been in our home for 12 years and our children are now in high school and college. We would love to sand our hardwood floors and add hardwood to our master bedroom, but cannot go through the mess of resanding?
City Tile Dustless Sand and Finish Containment System
You are right, it used to be a big mess. However, we now have a state of the art Dustless Sand and Finish Containment System. This system will let us sand and finish your hardwood floors without the dust. It has a truck-mounted vacuum that leaves your home 99% dust free.
The second part of this system is a new series of finishes and sealers that dries much quicker and does not have the Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC). In most cases, there is very little odor and no need to vacate your home during the refinishing process. This is the fastest and cleanest process possible with the highest quality in finished results, a wonderful alternative to the expected “ordeal” of sand and finishing floors. Using our system you may expect:
- No dust
- No professional cleaning of home needed
- No professional cleaning of HVAC system needed
- No repainting of your entire home
- No moving out of your home due to toxic fumes
Our process will cause the least disruption to your life. Please give us a call for more information or a free estimate at 893-7721.
Doug Young
No carpet is stain proof, but since many are stain resistant, you have time to act. Absorb wet spills quickly by blotting repeatedly with white paper or white cloth towels. Always blot; never rub or scrub abrasively, as a fuzzy area may result. When blotting, work from the outer edge in toward the center of the spot to avoid spreading the spill. Remove the stain using one of the cleaning items recommended for your type of carpet. Rinse the cleaned carpet area with water to remove detergent residue that may become sticky and cause rapid re-soiling. Absorb any remaining moisture by placing several layers of white towels over the spot and weighing them down with a heavy object. This step is necessary even when the carpet doesn’t seem particularly damp. It is vital to receive warranty and cleaning instructions from your flooring professional at time of purchase. We want to help you care for your purchase and protect your investment. Call us for additional cleaning information. We’re glad to help.
