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July is a big month for Tile Solutions with our friends from Cotto D’Este making the trip from Italy to join us to launch their new products. And we’d love you to meet them in person. Federico Vaccari, Sales Manager and Andrea Muttoni, Asia-Pacific Area Manager will be in south east Queensland from Monday July 26th til Wednesday July 28th. If you’d like to meet them, check out their new launches and discuss the latest from their brands Panaria, Cotto D’Este, Lea and Fiordo, please give us a call now to arrange a one-on-one appointment. |
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| Tile Solutions now has an additional contact number. If you’re outside the Sunshine Coast region where our headquarters is, you can now contact us on 1300 010 765 for the cost of local call from anywhere in Australia. So, for the best advice on quality tiles, give us a call today and save! |
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| Tile Solutions is happy to announce that the Coem/Fioranese Nu_Travertine Cross Cut Gloss tiles have now arrived. This travertine look-a-like contains at least 42.5% recycled material, making it a very responsible environmental choice. These tiles have a fabulous finish and are available in the following sizes: 600x600; 300x300; and 450x900. To see their beautiful patterns and colours for yourself, call us today for an appointment. |
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Some of you may remember the stunning Bisazza pool collection which appeared in 2007. Well they’ve now brought out a brand new collection of pool blends, and you won’t believe how low the prices are – they are the same quality as the normal Bisazza blends, but at an incredible price. Of course, they aren’t limited to pools either – they look great in bathrooms, make a great splashback for kitchens and can make a stunning impact as an attention-getting feature.
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| Tile Solutions now has an additional contact number. If you’re outside the Sunshine Coast region where our headquarters is, you can now contact us on 1300 010 765 for the cost of local call from anywhere in Australia. So, for the best advice on quality tiles, give us a call today and save! |
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Tile Solutions is very happy to be able to supply the new Périgord series from Cotto D’Este.
Designed both for traditional environments and for modern and essential spaces, the Périgord series encompasses all the charm of the stone with the same name coming from the French region of Périgord.
The Périgord series has been produced using the ink-jet decorating technique, which captures the appeal of one of the most beautiful stones of France.
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An infinite range of tones, made possible by this innovative technology, guarantees perfect
and extraordinarily faithful reproduction of the reference stone. Colours offer resistance over time.
An innovative technique that has been successfully adopted by Cotto d ’Este.. |
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The French stone from Périgord, widely used for monumental architecture in 19 th century France, is a sedimentary rock that is typical of the Périgord region and that has a high fossil content. Currently its extraction is limited for environmental reasons and for protection of the territory.
This rock has inspired the latest collection of porcelain stoneware by Cotto d’Este, available in three extraordinary colours: Eau de roche (grey), Clair de lune (creamy white) and Pierre foncée (dark grey).
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A soft and matt finish gives this series elegance and class; delicate marks on the surface recall the appearance of a stone that has been softened by the passing of time and of generations.
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The power of the earth crystallises in lava stone.
Basalt rock, formed from heat, ashes, gas and energies thousands of years old. Its natural grey comes back to life again in ceramics, taking on new tones and variations. It fills spaces with subtle style, as every vein holds a story within.
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Lea BSP available in 1200 x 600, 600 x 600, 600 x 300, 900 x 450, 450 x 450, mosaico, muretto, Linea and link sizes and profiles.
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Please call one of our staff to make an appointment to come in and see for yourself the beauty of this Basalt look-a-like.
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Cleaning After Installation
Wax On Porcelain– Sometimes the manufacturer will coat their tiles with a protective wax layer. Talk to the people who sold you the tiles about when and how this should be removed.
Physical Protection Layers – Often, manufacturers will apply a film to the tiles to protect them during transport. Depending on the type of film used, we recommend that this layer should be removed from the tiles before they are grouted in most cases.
Slip Resistant Tiles – In general, slip-resistant tiles have a more textured surface which can prove more difficult to clean. Depending on the type of surface, it may be necessary to use scrubbing equipment and cleaning products. If required, clean slip-resistant tiles with a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Initial Cleaning – The first cleaning may take a concerted effort as there may be some grout haze present. The tile contractor should not leave any adhesive or grout residue on the tile surface, but normally you will need to do some post-installation cleaning.
General Maintenance
All surfaces require a regular cleaning so that contaminates do not build up.
Glazed Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles – You can maintain these kinds of surfaces by sweeping or vacuuming and then washing them with a specialised tile cleaning agent, which is available from most tile merchants. Rinse the surface thoroughly afterwards with clean water. Residual streaks, detergent marks and films can result from excessive use of cleaning agents. In some instances, and ONLY when advised to do so by your tile merchant, an acidic cleaner may be needed for optimal results. DO NOT use an acid-based product to clean fully glazed tiles unless it's recommended by your tile merchant as this may damage the tile surface!
Polished Porcelain – Generally cleaning and maintaining polished porcelain tiles is similar to how you clean ceramic tiles. However different brands of polished porcelain tiles may recommend varying methods of cleaning and maintenance. Ask your tile merchant what the most suitable cleaning product is for your particular tiles. DO NOT use an acid-based product to clean polished porcelain tiles unless it's recommended by your tile merchant as this may damage the tile surface!
Glass and Metallic Tiles – When cleaning glass or metallic tiles, be careful not to use anything abrasive such as scouring sponges etc.
Unglazed Tiles – All unglazed tiles have a certain level of surface porosity which usually means you have to pay more attention to keeping them clean. Spills or accidents that leave contaminates on the surface may cause staining. This is why unglazed tiles are often sealed for easier cleaning and maintenance.
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