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CUT-GLASS TILE
Slim slivers of glass stack
up in a textural look at
$84 a square foot.
GLASS TILE
Oval, multicolor tiles add
bubbly fun, starting at $133
a square foot.
STAINLESS-STEEL TILE
Basketweave mosaic in
modern metal starts at
$65 a square foot.
STONE TILE
Enjoy smooth, cool river
stones in your shower at
$11 a square foot.
Bath Mosaics
Mix it up with trendy tile for your walls and floors.
Get quotes Have several
installers come to your
home, measure the room
you want tiled and give you
an estimate of costs. Make
sure all the costs are detailed
in writing and include the
materials, such as grout, that
you’ve selected.
Ask for references Get a few names and
numbers of past customers
to check on workmanship
and reliability.
Rip out and removal of old material Find out whether your
contractor removes old
material such as linoleum
or tile. If you can do it yourself, you’ll save some cash.
Something different? If you have an unusual job (exotic
materials, hand-laid mosaic or coverage areas that require
excessive tile cutting), make sure your tile installer has done
that kind of work—ask to see photos of past jobs.
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The classic case of the sum being grander than its parts, individual mosaic tiles add instant luxe to your bathroom. And there’s so much more than classic ceramic tile from which to choose—cut glass, metal stone are new mosaic media that add custom looks to bathroom floors and shower walls. The Ann Sacks collections, below, offer trendy tiles that will update any bath. Or choose picture mosaics—blooming flower still lifes or sleekly swimming koi—tile scenes that come to life in your bath and serve as permanent art.
FIND
A
TILE
EXPERT
Ask your tile source for local installer names. Or, find a tile expert in your local area at superpages.com A
TILE
EXPERT
HIRE A TILE EXPERT Use these tips to ensure that your new tile is installed professionally:
TILE TIPS
Keep your ceramic tiles looking clean with supplies you already have in your cupboard.
Keep your ceramic tiles looking clean with supplies you already have in your cupboard.
- Coffee, tea, blood, mustard, wine.
All these stains can be removed by mixing up a paste of baking soda with a little water. Rub the paste onto the stain, and leave it until dry. Rinse and wipe dry.
- Mineral deposits.
Wipe tiles with white vinegar or mix a solution of half water and half ammonia. Rinse and pat dry.
- Cooking fats and grease.
Clean with a concentrated solution of all-purpose household cleaner.
- Mildew.
Scrub with a toothbrush dipped in household chlorine bleach.
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