The Shining Floor

How to shine ceramic tile floors.

The shining floor.

A concrete floor with a high shine is functional durable and attractive. Just squirt right out of the bottle on to the floor. If the tile floor contains odd yellow discolorations or mildew the ammonia will return the tiles back to their original shine. A microfiber mop paired with a quality cement floor polish can clear the surface of the daily dirt and grime that tends to collect on floors.

When correctly maintained. While a few decorators may love a matte finish most hardwood floor owners like finishes that shine. If you thought the grady twins from the shining were terrifying imagine how londoners felt recently when their morning commute was accompanied by the arrival of two young girls wearing victorian era dresses and porcelain doll like masks. Now take a toothbrush dip it into the baking soda paste and then brush it on the tiles and grout.

The glazing on ceramic tiles is a baked on finish that is nonporous tough and resists wear. The quick shine floor finish is applied to a clean dry floor with a damp sponge mop. Ceramic tile comes with its own shine. Then a quick cleaning can return the glossy surface to its former level of shining beauty.

In the picture below you can see where i started from the door and worked toward the table. Installing new hardwood floors or finding them in an older home is a bonus to the value of a home. Leave this paste on your floor tiles for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off with hot water. They are durable valuable at resale time and can enhance almost any decorating style.

Dip a sponge or a nylon scouring pad in the solution and scrub on the floors gently. That s all it is that easy.