Choose Your Style and Maintain It

There are many designs and styles to choose from when it comes to ceramic tile.  Many designs actually look like real wood or natural stone.  Ceramic can be used on the floor, walls, and countertops.  Keep these tips in mind when cleaning:

1.    Sweep your floor regularly to remove dirt and dust particles.

2.    Use mats at entryways to prevent dirt from being tracked across the floor.

3.    Use appropriate cleaners specifically for ceramic tile and grout when damp mopping.

4.    Never use abrasive sponges, cleaners, or powders to clean ceramic.

5.    Put protective pads under the legs and edges of furniture to prevent scratching.

Choose the perfect style of ceramic tile for your design and then clean and maintain it properly.

For a great selection in ceramic tile and other great products for your home, DirectBuy has a wide selection to help you create a beautiful home environment. From flooring to furnishings and everything in between, you’ll find brand-name products at savings up to 50% off retail.

A good rule of thumb is the larger the entryway, the larger the tile you can use.  Ceramic tile comes in a variety of formats including mosaics, field tiles, subway, and etched designs. You might also consider using a medallion in the center and outline it with different sized tiles.   Mix finishes such as polished and matte.

Choose Your Texture with Ceramic Tile

There are also many different types of textures available for your ceramic tile flooring.  Some textures and finishes even simulate real wood or natural stone. The advances made in the production of ceramic tile often difficult to tell that it is not real stone or wood.

Easy Maintenance For Your Entryway

One of the biggest advantages of ceramic tile is its easiness to clean. Since there is a lot of traffic in and out of your front entryway this makes housekeeping chores a bit easier for you.  You can dry or damp mop, vacuum, or simply clean it with a soft rag.  Make your entryway one to remember for your guests.  Install a beautiful design using ceramic tile.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of beautiful ceramic tile in a wide variety of styles, colors and sizes to create the look you want in your home – all at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.

Sweep prior to mopping to clean up crumbs, lint and the larger pieces of dirt.
Pre-scrub tough spots prior to the overall mopping. You can pretty much use any type of mop, but know your grade of tile to make sure it gets in harder to reach grout and crevices.
Mix 1 cup vinegar and 1 gallon of warm water and proceed to cleaning. It’s that simple!

And don’t forget to use vinegar to clean other areas of your home. You’ll be surprised at the dirt, residue and stickiness it can get rid of – and for less than the cost of brand-name cleaning products.

Don’t just save on cleaning products. Save on name-brand flooring when you buy high-quality tile from DirectBuy. Beautiful and affordable, DirectBuy carries tile in a variety of styles and colors in one convenient location.

If you have chosen a tile that has many different colors in it such as a travertine, select one of the medium colors in the tile as a corresponding color for your grout.  A light or white color tile should have a light or white grout color. 

There may be times when you want a grout color that makes a dramatic statement around tile installed in small spaces but normally, we really want to see the tile itself. Making the right choice in your grout color will ensure the tile you have carefully selected will be the central point of your design.

DirectBuy has a wide selection of tile for your home in a variety of materials from ceramic to natural stone. You’ll find top-quality and manufacturer-direct prices to help you create the look you want.

Here are a few general guidelines for cleaning ceramic tile:

1. Sweep your floors regularly to remove dirt and dust particles. Dirt and grime under foot is the main culprit of scratching.

2. Always sweep or vacuum prior to mopping to remove grit and dirt. If vacuuming, don’t use the beater bar attachment as it can scratch the surface of the tile.

3. Damp mop your floor with an approved cleaner. Most common cleaners will specify on the direction label what type of flooring for which it is suited. After mopping, dry surface with a clean rag.

The aesthetic options for ceramic tile have increased dramatically over the years.  If you find this is the right tile for your home design, protect your investment by maintaining it properly.  It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

DirectBuy carries a wide range of ceramic tile as well as many other beautiful tile and natural stone options for your home – all at manufacturer-direct prices. You’ll find most everything you need to build or remodel your home at great savings.

Update your home decor with tile.  There are many types of colors, patterns, and textures available to suit any personal taste or style of architecture. Here is a list of a few of the more common types of tile:

• Ceramic Tile – ceramic tile is clay based and is most often glazed on top to produce different colors and textures. Glazed ceramic is a good choice for walls in areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry area.
• Porcelain Tile – porcelain tile is sand based and fired at extremely high temperatures which produces an almost glass-like product. It is a good choice for flooring both indoors and outside.
• Natural Stone – there are many types of natural stone from which to choose, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, etc. Depending on the type of material chosen, natural stone can be used for flooring, countertops, wall applications, etc.
• Glass Tile – glass is offered in a myriad of colors, textures, and finishes. Depending on the finish you choose, glass can be used in both wall and floor applications.

DirectBuy carries a beautiful selection of tiling options for your home at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.  Let one of the product specialists guide you in the right direction for choosing the type of tile you need based on your needs and desired style.

Cordless Brooms – These handy little helpers are all the rage in homes everywhere because they are so easy and convenient to use. No need for an old-fashioned broom and dust pan. Just charge a cordless broom/sweeper overnight and you are ready to go. It automatically sweeps up hair, crumbs, dust and dirt before it sets in and stains your ceramic tile.

Steam Mop – The cordless broom is great for day to day maintenance but when you need a deep down clean, go with a steam mop. Using water and heat to generate steam, steam mops give your ceramic tile that squeaky clean look and feel. Steam heat is also a great way to kill germs making your ceramic floor safer and more hygienic.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of beautiful ceramic tile in a wide variety of styles, colors and sizes to create the look you want in your home – all at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.

As ceramic tile becomes popular, more and more people are opting to have this tile choice in their home. From floors to countertops to backsplashes, ceramic tile is a striking choice in any area of your home. 

• Use a protective sealant: Using a protective sealant on your grout acts as a barrier between dirt and oils. Even if your tile grout is a darker color, you should still use a sealant to keep it clean.  
• Don’t use bleach or cleaners that contain bleach: Bleach and cleaning products with bleach contain acids that can change grout color.  

DirectBuy has a multitude of ceramic tile choices in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. Whether you’re building, remodeling or redecorating your home, DirectBuy has most everything you need to create the look you want – all at wholesale prices.

Choose the type of materials that you want; hardwoods, ceramic tile and stone tiles are popular for many of today’s homes, as well as carpeting, linoleum and vinyl tiles. Make sure the materials you select look good and fit well with your home’s style and decor. Also consider the material’s durability and comfort, as well as factors such as installation and maintenance.

DirectBuy has a beautiful selection of flooring at wholesale prices every day. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything – including a large selection of flooring – for in and around your home.